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U.S. Diversified Metals and Mining Industry Analysis

UpdatedFeb 27, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies111
  • 7D0.4%
  • 3M9.0%
  • 1Y76.4%
  • YTDn/a

Last week, the Diversified Metals and Mining industry hasn't moved much but Ivanhoe Electric is up 8.7% in that time. As for the the longer term, the industry is up 76% over the past 12 months. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 60% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 28 Feb 2026US$42.1bUS$7.9b-US$1,405,033,458.6147.8x-29.9x5.4x
Mon, 26 Jan 2026US$46.4bUS$7.8b-US$1,392,294,684.3770.9x-33.3x6x
Wed, 24 Dec 2025US$30.8bUS$7.8b-US$1,319,338,578.3971x-23.3x4x
Fri, 21 Nov 2025US$29.7bUS$7.7b-US$1,351,728,116.3948.4x-22x3.8x
Sun, 19 Oct 2025US$37.4bUS$7.8b-US$1,042,711,202.91112.7x-35.8x4.8x
Tue, 16 Sep 2025US$26.4bUS$7.7b-US$1,178,088,863.62145.9x-22.4x3.4x
Thu, 14 Aug 2025US$26.5bUS$7.7b-US$902,225,986.3352.5x-29.4x3.4x
Sat, 12 Jul 2025US$15.5bUS$7.8b-US$1,005,531,918.7834x-15.4x2x
Mon, 09 Jun 2025US$14.4bUS$7.8b-US$1,008,610,201.1495.8x-14.3x1.9x
Wed, 07 May 2025US$13.7bUS$7.7b-US$903,647,791.9182.3x-15.1x1.8x
Fri, 04 Apr 2025US$13.1bUS$7.6b-US$1,285,038,487.18136.7x-10.2x1.7x
Sun, 02 Mar 2025US$12.3bUS$7.6b-US$1,116,125,236.99222.6x-11.1x1.6x
Tue, 28 Jan 2025US$12.5bUS$7.5b-US$1,097,169,480.9326.2x-11.4x1.7x
Thu, 26 Dec 2024US$11.8bUS$7.5b-US$1,095,019,010.6224.5x-10.8x1.6x
Sat, 23 Nov 2024US$13.6bUS$7.5b-US$1,071,009,833.3928.4x-12.7x1.8x
Mon, 21 Oct 2024US$13.5bUS$7.5b-US$1,119,092,491.1744x-12.1x1.8x
Wed, 18 Sep 2024US$11.5bUS$7.6b-US$1,113,817,088.3132.7x-10.3x1.5x
Fri, 16 Aug 2024US$11.3bUS$7.4b-US$1,103,850,070.7825.1x-10.3x1.5x
Sun, 14 Jul 2024US$14.0bUS$7.3b-US$1,076,349,111.4635x-13x1.9x
Tue, 11 Jun 2024US$14.3bUS$7.3b-US$1,121,839,949.0433.2x-12.7x1.9x
Thu, 09 May 2024US$14.6bUS$7.3b-US$1,082,045,980.7027.2x-13.5x2x
Sat, 06 Apr 2024US$14.8bUS$7.5b-US$1,032,037,965.4027.1x-14.3x2x
Mon, 04 Mar 2024US$13.8bUS$7.5b-US$1,117,384,056.0829.2x-12.3x1.8x
Wed, 31 Jan 2024US$14.8bUS$7.8b-US$916,169,216.0025x-16.2x1.9x
Fri, 29 Dec 2023US$17.9bUS$8.1b-US$964,828,422.0033.8x-18.6x2.2x
Sun, 26 Nov 2023US$16.1bUS$8.1b-US$619,885,557.0026.6x-25.9x2x
Tue, 24 Oct 2023US$14.8bUS$8.3b-US$430,463,621.0018.2x-34.5x1.8x
Thu, 21 Sep 2023US$17.9bUS$8.3b-US$428,688,968.0021.5x-41.9x2.2x
Sat, 19 Aug 2023US$17.6bUS$8.3b-US$377,004,694.0022x-46.7x2.1x
Mon, 17 Jul 2023US$19.4bUS$9.0b-US$13,635,569.0021.9x-1425x2.2x
Wed, 14 Jun 2023US$17.5bUS$9.0bUS$21.5m16.8x816.1x1.9x
Fri, 12 May 2023US$16.3bUS$9.0bUS$61.1m18.8x266.8x1.8x
Sun, 09 Apr 2023US$18.4bUS$9.5b-US$1,137,269,993.0017.4x-16.2x1.9x
Tue, 07 Mar 2023US$21.4bUS$9.5bUS$362.3m20.5x59.2x2.3x
Price to Earnings Ratio

59.2x


Total Market Cap: US$21.4bTotal Earnings: US$362.3mTotal Revenue: US$9.5bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Diversified Metals and Mining Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average -20.2x202420252026
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 2.3x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 5.4x.
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 6.2% per year, which is driving profits down.

Industry Comparison

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

US Market0.58%
Materials2.65%
Metals and Mining6.79%
Diversified Metals and Mining0.40%
Copper10.47%
Gold8.08%
Silver7.99%
Precious Metals and Minerals6.26%
Aluminum3.98%
Steel-1.44%
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$58.876.4%
+US$625.6m		145.2%PS37.9x
IE Ivanhoe ElectricUS$17.1915.2%
+US$547.0m		176.8%PS834.2x
USAR USA Rare EarthUS$18.909.7%
+US$363.9m		69.8%PE-14.4x
NEXA Nexa ResourcesUS$13.6520.2%
+US$303.3m		154.2%PE13.6x
MTRN MaterionUS$163.069.4%
+US$290.9m		78.5%PE45.2x

Latest News

MP
US$58.87
MP Materials
7D
6.4%
1Y
145.2%
NEXA
US$13.65
Nexa Resources
7D
20.2%
1Y
154.2%
IE
US$17.19
Ivanhoe Electric
7D
15.2%
1Y
176.8%
SGML
US$14.41
Sigma Lithium
7D
15.6%
1Y
27.4%

SGML: Mining Restart And Liquidity Concerns Will Shape Future Repricing Balance

Analysts have trimmed their average price target on Sigma Lithium by about $0.58 to roughly $17.17, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, margins, and a lower future P/E as recent research incorporates the impact of the mining restart and prior operational and liquidity concerns. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Sigma Lithium has shifted meaningfully around the time of the mining restart, with analysts updating their views on both upside potential and execution risks.
MTRN
US$163.06
Materion
7D
9.4%
1Y
78.5%

MTRN: Raised Fair Value And 2026 Outlook Will Shape Future Returns

Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Materion by about $27, increasing it from roughly $151 to $178. This change reflects updated views on revenue growth, profit margins, and a higher assumed future P/E multiple.
UAMY
US$8.94
United States Antimony
7D
21.0%
1Y
547.8%

UAMY: New Antimony Joint Venture Will Support Critical Minerals Upside Outlook

Analysts have lifted their price target on United States Antimony from about $9.67 to roughly $10.92, reflecting updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. What's in the News Americas Gold and Silver Corporation and United States Antimony entered a definitive agreement to form a joint venture to construct and operate an antimony processing plant in Idaho's Silver Valley, with ownership split 51% to Americas and 49% to United States Antimony (Key Developments).
CHNR
US$3.23
China Natural Resources
7D
-7.2%
1Y
-27.3%
LITM
US$2.95
Snow Lake Resources
7D
-4.2%
1Y
-46.0%
TMC
US$6.27
TMC the metals
7D
6.8%
1Y
266.7%
USAR
US$18.90
USA Rare Earth
7D
9.7%
1Y
69.8%
EMAT
US$7.97
Evolution Metals & Technologies
7D
-27.4%
1Y
-28.6%

Evolution Metals & Technologies Is Just The Beginning; Caution Is Advised

Jan 24