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U.S. Diversified Metals and Mining Industry Analysis

UpdatedJan 10, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies114
  • 7D11.8%
  • 3M-13.7%
  • 1Y106.2%
  • YTDn/a

The Diversified Metals and Mining industry is up 12% in the last week, with MP Materials up 13%. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 106%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 65% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Diversified Metals and Mining Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sun, 11 Jan 2026US$33.8bUS$7.8b-US$1,304,411,426.1674.2x-25.9x4.4x
Tue, 09 Dec 2025US$32.1bUS$7.7b-US$1,354,639,480.9257.8x-23.7x4.1x
Thu, 06 Nov 2025US$27.1bUS$7.8b-US$963,118,964.7253.2x-28.1x3.5x
Sat, 04 Oct 2025US$31.8bUS$7.7b-US$1,159,018,340.65158.4x-27.4x4.1x
Mon, 01 Sep 2025US$27.8bUS$7.7b-US$1,166,837,878.03141.1x-23.9x3.6x
Wed, 30 Jul 2025US$22.7bUS$7.8b-US$1,005,268,924.1034.2x-22.6x2.9x
Fri, 27 Jun 2025US$16.0bUS$7.8b-US$1,017,162,538.4984.9x-15.7x2.1x
Sun, 25 May 2025US$12.7bUS$7.8b-US$1,008,186,539.4286.6x-12.6x1.6x
Tue, 22 Apr 2025US$14.2bUS$7.6b-US$966,985,655.34129.9x-14.7x1.9x
Thu, 20 Mar 2025US$13.2bUS$7.6b-US$1,121,544,304.80225.4x-11.8x1.7x
Sat, 15 Feb 2025US$13.1bUS$7.4b-US$1,043,985,295.0026.7x-12.5x1.8x
Mon, 13 Jan 2025US$12.1bUS$7.5b-US$1,094,058,580.2324.1x-11.1x1.6x
Wed, 11 Dec 2024US$13.1bUS$7.5b-US$1,050,435,228.8728.3x-12.4x1.7x
Fri, 08 Nov 2024US$13.3bUS$7.6b-US$1,058,621,901.0632.9x-12.5x1.8x
Sun, 06 Oct 2024US$13.1bUS$7.5b-US$1,119,198,367.2041.3x-11.7x1.8x
Tue, 03 Sep 2024US$11.6bUS$7.6b-US$1,024,533,822.6831.2x-11.3x1.5x
Thu, 01 Aug 2024US$13.2bUS$7.3b-US$1,078,222,664.1328.7x-12.2x1.8x
Sat, 29 Jun 2024US$13.0bUS$7.3b-US$1,082,470,266.3632.6x-12x1.8x
Mon, 27 May 2024US$15.0bUS$7.3b-US$1,124,846,389.6532.4x-13.4x2.1x
Wed, 24 Apr 2024US$14.4bUS$7.5b-US$1,031,468,918.8025.9x-13.9x1.9x
Fri, 22 Mar 2024US$14.4bUS$7.5b-US$1,114,087,924.9329.8x-12.9x1.9x
Sun, 18 Feb 2024US$14.0bUS$7.8b-US$999,901,343.0327.4x-14x1.8x
Tue, 16 Jan 2024US$15.8bUS$7.8b-US$924,737,018.0029.4x-17x2x
Thu, 14 Dec 2023US$15.5bUS$8.1b-US$616,894,067.0027.8x-25.2x1.9x
Sat, 11 Nov 2023US$14.2bUS$8.0b-US$615,631,758.0024.7x-23x1.8x
Mon, 09 Oct 2023US$15.7bUS$8.3b-US$428,155,199.0018.7x-36.6x1.9x
Wed, 06 Sep 2023US$18.2bUS$8.3b-US$393,577,181.0022.2x-46.3x2.2x
Fri, 04 Aug 2023US$18.6bUS$8.8b-US$224,169,797.0019x-83x2.1x
Sun, 02 Jul 2023US$17.3bUS$9.0bUS$24.5m16.9x707.1x1.9x
Tue, 30 May 2023US$16.3bUS$9.0bUS$56.4m16x288.8x1.8x
Thu, 27 Apr 2023US$15.8bUS$9.5bUS$340.8m16.4x46.3x1.7x
Sat, 25 Mar 2023US$18.2bUS$9.5bUS$294.8m16.2x61.9x1.9x
Mon, 20 Feb 2023US$19.7bUS$9.6bUS$373.5m21.4x52.8x2x
Wed, 18 Jan 2023US$19.4bUS$9.5bUS$432.7m13.4x44.7x2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

44.7x


Total Market Cap: US$19.4bTotal Earnings: US$432.7mTotal Revenue: US$9.5bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Diversified Metals and Mining Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average -16.9x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the American Diversified Metals and Mining industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 2.2x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 4.4x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • Total earnings for the Diversified Metals and Mining industry have declined over the last three years, with the industry now making a loss overall.
  • Revenues have also declined 6.5% per year, which is driving profits down.

Industry Comparison

How does U.S. Diversified Metals and Mining compare with similar industries?

US Market1.82%
Materials6.49%
Metals and Mining8.87%
Diversified Metals and Mining11.80%
Silver18.56%
Copper12.44%
Aluminum10.61%
Gold9.71%
Steel-0.38%
Precious Metals and Minerals-2.80%
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
MP MP MaterialsUS$62.0012.8%
+US$1.2b		213.9%PS47.2x
CRML Critical MetalsUS$14.9884.4%
+US$719.2m		92.7%PS2802.4x
USAR USA Rare EarthUS$17.2822.1%
+US$415.2m		37.8%PE-8x
UAMY United States AntimonyUS$7.6529.0%
+US$240.6m		396.8%PS33.6x
MTRN MaterionUS$137.977.3%
+US$195.7m		46.9%PE147.5x

Latest News

ATCX
US$8.80
Atlas Critical Minerals
7D
-28.7%
1Y
-25.8%
CTGO
US$25.99
Contango Ore
7D
-3.2%
1Y
157.8%
IDR
US$48.88
Idaho Strategic Resources
7D
18.8%
1Y
357.2%
NEXM
US$3.91
NexMetals Mining
7D
-2.7%
1Y
-17.2%
UAMY
US$7.65
United States Antimony
7D
29.0%
1Y
396.8%

UAMY: New Long-Term Supply Deal Will Support Bullish Repricing

Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for United States Antimony steady at US$9.67 per share, with only small refinements to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions guiding this unchanged price target. What's in the News United States Antimony signed a five year supply agreement, with renewal options for up to five additional years, to provide antimony trioxide to a U.S. industrial fabric manufacturer, with a contract value of up to US$106.7 million in the initial term, focused on meeting stringent technical specifications for flame retardant materials (Key Developments).
MP
US$62.00
MP Materials
7D
12.8%
1Y
213.9%

MP: Future Rare Earth Refining Expansion Will Reshape Supply Security

Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for MP Materials from US$30.00 to US$71.00. This change reflects updated assumptions around growth, profitability and the P/E multiple they are comfortable using.
MTRN
US$137.97
Materion
7D
7.3%
1Y
46.9%

Materion Corporation (NYSE:MTRN) Shares Could Be 27% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Jan 06
Materion Corporation (NYSE:MTRN) Shares Could Be 27% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
SGML
US$13.51
Sigma Lithium
7D
-4.9%
1Y
15.8%

SGML: Liquidity Risks Will Temper Benefits From Higher Lithium Pricing

Analysts have nudged their price target on Sigma Lithium higher to approximately $13.00 from about $10.50, citing stronger long term lithium pricing that modestly boosts revenue growth expectations, even as slightly lower margin forecasts and higher forward valuation multiples temper the upside. Analyst Commentary Recent updates from covering analysts reflect a more nuanced stance on Sigma Lithium, balancing improving fundamentals against ongoing macro and capital structure risks.
ABAT
US$4.80
American Battery Technology
7D
29.7%
1Y
135.3%
YDDL
US$5.48
One and one Green Technologies
7D
-0.2%
1Y
n/a
CRML
US$14.98
Critical Metals
7D
84.4%
1Y
92.7%
USAR
US$17.28
USA Rare Earth
7D
22.1%
1Y
37.8%
NEXA
US$10.11
Nexa Resources
7D
15.0%
1Y
57.7%