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U.S. Diversified Metals and Mining Industry Analysis

UpdatedAug 31, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies115
  • 7D-1.8%
  • 3M-18.2%
  • 1Y26.2%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Diversified Metals and Mining industry has dropped 1.8%, driven by a pullback from Evolution Metals & Technologies of 22%. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 26%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 32% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Mon, 31 Aug 2026US$54.3bUS$11.5bUS$4.7m31.6x11539.5x4.7x
Wed, 29 Jul 2026US$40.6bUS$10.6b-US$453,353,272.958x-89.5x3.8x
Fri, 26 Jun 2026US$43.6bUS$10.6b-US$227,590,495.7016.9x-191.4x4.1x
Sun, 24 May 2026US$48.7bUS$10.6b-US$202,040,072.4616.4x-241.3x4.6x
Tue, 21 Apr 2026US$47.8bUS$9.8b-US$483,370,440.5724.1x-98.8x4.9x
Thu, 19 Mar 2026US$38.5bUS$8.1b-US$1,350,566,203.1939.2x-28.5x4.8x
Sat, 14 Feb 2026US$39.2bUS$7.9b-US$1,305,609,086.7145.8x-30x5x
Mon, 12 Jan 2026US$44.1bUS$7.8b-US$1,304,377,054.1874.2x-33.8x5.7x
Wed, 10 Dec 2025US$32.2bUS$7.7b-US$1,354,655,015.1861.6x-23.8x4.2x
Fri, 07 Nov 2025US$27.2bUS$7.7b-US$963,088,375.2850.6x-28.3x3.5x
Sun, 05 Oct 2025US$32.6bUS$7.7b-US$1,159,354,907.06158.4x-28.1x4.2x
Tue, 02 Sep 2025US$27.8bUS$7.7b-US$1,166,818,632.38141.1x-23.9x3.6x
Thu, 31 Jul 2025US$22.2bUS$7.8b-US$1,010,569,657.1034.5x-22x2.9x
Sat, 28 Jun 2025US$16.5bUS$7.8b-US$1,016,830,092.5582.5x-16.2x2.1x
Mon, 26 May 2025US$12.7bUS$7.8b-US$1,008,186,539.4286.6x-12.6x1.6x
Wed, 23 Apr 2025US$13.3bUS$7.6b-US$967,027,694.39131.6x-13.8x1.7x
Fri, 21 Mar 2025US$16.7bUS$7.6b-US$1,282,528,807.28223.4x-13x2.2x
Sun, 16 Feb 2025US$12.9bUS$7.4b-US$1,047,128,774.6326.7x-12.3x1.7x
Tue, 14 Jan 2025US$12.1bUS$7.5b-US$1,094,122,199.8824.2x-11.1x1.6x
Thu, 12 Dec 2024US$12.8bUS$7.5b-US$1,050,488,119.7928.9x-12.2x1.7x
Sat, 09 Nov 2024US$13.2bUS$7.6b-US$1,081,407,804.0533.4x-12.2x1.7x
Mon, 07 Oct 2024US$13.1bUS$7.5b-US$1,119,198,367.2041.3x-11.7x1.8x
Wed, 04 Sep 2024US$11.6bUS$7.6b-US$1,024,232,019.0330.9x-11.3x1.5x
Fri, 02 Aug 2024US$13.2bUS$7.3b-US$1,078,038,444.2827.6x-12.2x1.8x
Sun, 30 Jun 2024US$12.9bUS$7.3b-US$1,082,470,137.7732.6x-11.9x1.8x
Tue, 28 May 2024US$15.0bUS$7.3b-US$1,124,935,726.7032.4x-13.4x2.1x
Thu, 25 Apr 2024US$14.4bUS$7.5b-US$1,031,189,019.4525.6x-14x1.9x
Sat, 23 Mar 2024US$14.3bUS$7.5b-US$1,113,497,063.0228.9x-12.9x1.9x
Mon, 19 Feb 2024US$14.0bUS$7.8b-US$999,901,343.0327.4x-14x1.8x
Wed, 17 Jan 2024US$15.8bUS$7.8b-US$924,278,954.0027.6x-17x2x
Fri, 15 Dec 2023US$16.1bUS$8.1b-US$617,607,340.0030.6x-26.1x2x
Sun, 12 Nov 2023US$14.1bUS$8.0b-US$615,631,758.0024.7x-23x1.8x
Tue, 10 Oct 2023US$15.8bUS$8.3b-US$429,035,827.0018.8x-36.7x1.9x
Thu, 07 Sep 2023US$18.0bUS$8.3b-US$393,590,435.0022.2x-45.7x2.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

-45.7x


Total Market Cap: US$18.0bTotal Earnings: -US$393,590,435.00Total Revenue: US$8.3bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Diversified Metals and Mining Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 102.3x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the American Diversified Metals and Mining industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 12kx which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 102x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 2.7x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 4.7x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • Total earnings for the Diversified Metals and Mining industry have gone up over the last three years, and the industry is now profitable. Revenues have grown 11% per year.
  • This means that more sales are being generated by the industry overall, and subsequently profits are increasing too.

Industry Comparison

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

US Market0.67%
Materials-1.22%
Metals and Mining-1.89%
Diversified Metals and Mining-1.77%
Aluminum2.70%
Steel2.15%
Silver-1.32%
Copper-1.95%
Gold-3.82%
Precious Metals and Minerals-7.15%
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
MTRN MaterionUS$237.743.4%
+US$164.6m		114.6%PE55x
CRML Critical MetalsUS$7.126.7%
+US$66.1m		14.9%PS1360.8x
TMC TMC the metalsUS$4.811.6%
+US$33.1m		-10.3%PE-6.9x
ABAT American Battery TechnologyUS$2.577.1%
+US$23.2m		4.0%PS21.5x
TMCR Metals RoyaltyUS$6.233.8%
+US$14.5m		n/aPB3.3x

Latest News

MP
US$56.13
MP Materials
7D
-2.2%
1Y
-21.1%
Seeking Alpha • 3h

MP Materials: The Fundamentals Play Second Fiddle To The Narratives

Summary MP Materials is rated hold, as the stock trades on geopolitical headlines rather than fundamentals, despite operational improvements. MP's valuation remains elevated at 92x annualized Q2 adjusted EBITDA, largely due to PPA income, which will diminish as NdPr prices approach $110/kg. The upcoming November 10th end of China's export control suspension and MP's Q3 earnings are key catalysts, with market volatility expected. Transition to an internal magnet business and execution of contracts with GM and aerospace clients are critical for bridging future revenue gaps. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
NEXA
US$13.35
Nexa Resources
7D
-12.3%
1Y
173.6%
TMC
US$4.81
TMC the metals
7D
1.6%
1Y
-10.3%
USAR
US$17.99
USA Rare Earth
7D
-1.6%
1Y
20.6%
GSM
US$4.07
Ferroglobe
7D
0.5%
1Y
-2.6%
ABAT
US$2.57
American Battery Technology
7D
7.1%
1Y
4.0%
CRML
US$7.12
Critical Metals
7D
6.7%
1Y
14.9%
MTRN
US$237.74
Materion
7D
3.4%
1Y
114.6%
Narrative Update • Aug 20

MTRN: Higher Electronic Materials Margins Will Support Stronger 2026 Outlook

Analysts have lifted their Materion price target to $237 from $223, citing stronger expectations for Electronic Materials segment margins supported by a richer product mix and cost efficiencies discussed after the Q1 update. What's in the News for Materion Materion reported that from April 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026, it repurchased 0 shares for US$0 million under the buyback program announced on October 29, 2025, and that this tranche is now complete.
ALM
US$18.04
Almonty Industries
7D
-1.3%
1Y
305.4%
EMAT
US$3.27
Evolution Metals & Technologies
7D
-22.3%
1Y
-70.3%
SGML
US$12.26
Sigma Lithium
7D
0.4%
1Y
82.7%
ALOY
US$10.40
REalloys
7D
-6.2%
1Y
65.1%
SSMR
US$18.15
Sunshine Silver Mining & Refining
7D
-4.2%
1Y
n/a
New Narrative • Aug 15

High Grade Silver Resource And Refining Integration Will Support Long Term Upside Potential

Catalysts About Sunshine Silver Mining & Refining Sunshine Silver Mining & Refining is a U.S. based developer focused on high grade primary silver mining and related refining and critical minerals processing. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?
CMP
US$24.62
Compass Minerals International
7D
0.5%
1Y
29.2%
Narrative Update • Aug 11

CMP: Index Removals And Lithium Project Partnership Will Shape Future Risk Profile

Analysts have reduced their price target for Compass Minerals International from $30 to $27, reflecting a slightly higher discount rate and a lower future P/E multiple, along with modestly different assumptions for long term revenue growth and profit margins. What’s in the News for Compass Minerals International Compass Minerals International was dropped from the Russell 3000E Value Benchmark index, according to a recent index review.
UROY
US$4.26
Uranium Royalty
7D
-2.6%
1Y
35.1%
TMCR
US$6.23
Metals Royalty
7D
3.8%
1Y
n/a