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U.S. Gold Industry Analysis

UpdatedApr 07, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies78
  • 7D10.1%
  • 3M8.0%
  • 1Y142.9%
  • YTDn/a

In the last week, the Gold industry is up 10%, with all of the companies up. This means that the industry has gained 143% over the past year. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 12% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Gold Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 07 Apr 2026US$340.7bUS$49.7bUS$15.2b23.4x22.4x6.9x
Thu, 05 Mar 2026US$373.2bUS$51.3bUS$16.0b20.5x23.3x7.3x
Sat, 31 Jan 2026US$369.5bUS$46.4bUS$14.2b20.4x26.1x8x
Mon, 29 Dec 2025US$307.0bUS$46.4bUS$14.2b20.9x21.7x6.6x
Wed, 26 Nov 2025US$262.0bUS$46.4bUS$14.1b18.9x18.5x5.6x
Fri, 24 Oct 2025US$253.3bUS$43.1bUS$12.1b27.9x21x5.9x
Sun, 21 Sep 2025US$239.7bUS$42.7bUS$12.2b23.2x19.7x5.6x
Tue, 19 Aug 2025US$198.0bUS$42.4bUS$12.1b18.8x16.3x4.7x
Thu, 17 Jul 2025US$171.9bUS$39.3bUS$9.7b16.7x17.7x4.4x
Sat, 14 Jun 2025US$173.7bUS$39.3bUS$9.7b16.8x17.9x4.4x
Mon, 12 May 2025US$166.0bUS$39.2bUS$9.7b15.8x17.1x4.2x
Wed, 09 Apr 2025US$137.3bUS$36.6bUS$6.9b16x19.9x3.8x
Fri, 07 Mar 2025US$135.1bUS$36.6bUS$7.0b15.3x19.2x3.7x
Sun, 02 Feb 2025US$127.6bUS$33.7bUS$952.1m23.3x134.1x3.8x
Tue, 31 Dec 2024US$110.7bUS$33.7bUS$950.0m19.9x116.5x3.3x
Thu, 28 Nov 2024US$118.4bUS$33.8bUS$936.2m20.1x126.5x3.5x
Sat, 26 Oct 2024US$132.2bUS$32.9b-US$288,137,525.8226.2x-458.7x4x
Mon, 23 Sep 2024US$134.6bUS$30.5b-US$1,013,687,985.7128.6x-132.7x4.4x
Wed, 21 Aug 2024US$130.5bUS$30.5b-US$1,011,943,930.9528.1x-128.9x4.3x
Fri, 19 Jul 2024US$124.6bUS$27.8b-US$2,339,455,229.4037.7x-53.3x4.5x
Sun, 16 Jun 2024US$106.3bUS$27.8b-US$2,339,585,945.5032.9x-45.4x3.8x
Tue, 14 May 2024US$110.5bUS$27.8b-US$2,335,682,008.8437.3x-47.3x4x
Thu, 11 Apr 2024US$104.0bUS$26.1b-US$684,514,237.1413.1x-151.9x4x
Sat, 09 Mar 2024US$91.3bUS$26.1b-US$458,974,187.1514x-198.9x3.5x
Mon, 05 Feb 2024US$87.4bUS$27.9bUS$1.9b10.6x46.2x3.1x
Wed, 03 Jan 2024US$98.1bUS$27.9bUS$1.9b10.7x52x3.5x
Fri, 01 Dec 2023US$96.8bUS$28.1bUS$1.9b11.8x52.1x3.4x
Sun, 29 Oct 2023US$45.8bUS$17.0bUS$2.6b11.2x17.3x2.7x
Tue, 26 Sep 2023US$70.1bUS$23.2bUS$1.2b11x58x3x
Thu, 24 Aug 2023US$68.1bUS$20.4bUS$1.5b13x45.4x3.3x
Sat, 22 Jul 2023US$74.7bUS$20.3bUS$1.4b29.6x52.7x3.7x
Mon, 19 Jun 2023US$73.9bUS$20.7bUS$1.6b29.6x45x3.6x
Wed, 17 May 2023US$78.2bUS$20.7bUS$1.7b28.1x46.7x3.8x
Fri, 14 Apr 2023US$86.2bUS$20.9bUS$219.9m17x392.1x4.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

392.1x


Total Market Cap: US$86.2bTotal Earnings: US$219.9mTotal Revenue: US$20.9bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Gold Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 15.1x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the American Gold industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 22.4x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 15.1x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 4.3x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 6.9x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Gold industry have grown 311% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 33% per year.
  • This means that more sales are being generated by these companies overall, and subsequently their profits are increasing too.

Industry Comparison

How does U.S. Gold compare with similar industries?

US Market4.40%
Materials4.26%
Metals and Mining9.37%
Gold10.13%
Aluminum14.99%
Copper11.21%
Silver10.97%
Diversified Metals and Mining9.55%
Precious Metals and Minerals9.40%
Steel2.47%
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
NEM NewmontUS$112.839.4%
+US$10.5b		151.5%PE17.2x
AEM Agnico Eagle MinesUS$208.508.7%
+US$8.3b		109.3%PE23.4x
AU AngloGold AshantiUS$101.4912.1%
+US$5.5b		204.2%PE19.5x
CDE Coeur MiningUS$18.5912.7%
+US$2.2b		267.4%PE32.8x
RGLD Royal GoldUS$260.589.1%
+US$1.9b		66.0%PE47.4x

Latest News

RGLD
US$260.58
Royal Gold
7D
9.1%
1Y
66.0%
NEM
US$112.83
Newmont
7D
9.4%
1Y
151.5%

NEM: Higher Gold Price Hopes And New CEO Agenda Will Strain Expectations

Narrative Update: Newmont The analyst price target for Newmont has been cut by about $2.80 to $89.56 as analysts balance a higher discount rate and softer revenue growth expectations with stronger projected profit margins and a lower future P/E, informed by recent mixed price target revisions across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Newmont reflects a wide range of price targets, with some firms setting figures well above US$150 and others trimming estimates.
DRD
US$30.58
DRDGOLD
7D
10.6%
1Y
123.7%
CDE
US$18.59
Coeur Mining
7D
12.7%
1Y
267.4%

CDE: New Gold Acquisition And Rising Metal Prices Will Drive Upside

The analyst fair value estimate for Coeur Mining has been adjusted to $27.65 from $28.75, as analysts factor in updated growth and margin assumptions, along with mixed recent earnings and a broad mix of new targets, downgrades, and Outperform ratings across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Coeur Mining shows a wide range of views, with some analysts focusing on growth potential and scale, while others highlight execution risk and more limited upside to current targets.
HYMC
US$35.99
Hycroft Mining Holding
7D
18.1%
1Y
1,242.9%
AEM
US$208.50
Agnico Eagle Mines
7D
8.7%
1Y
109.3%

AEM: Exploration Program And Dividend Increases Will Drive Future Senior Gold Repricing

Analysts have trimmed the average price target for Agnico Eagle Mines by $30. This reflects updated metal price forecasts, refreshed company models, and a mix of recent rating changes across the coverage universe.
AUGO
US$89.02
Aura Minerals
7D
25.6%
1Y
469.9%
AU
US$101.49
AngloGold Ashanti
7D
12.1%
1Y
204.2%

AU: New Arthur Project And Dividend Stream Will Support Future Upside

Analysts now place AngloGold Ashanti's fair value at $121.86, up from $98. This reflects updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, a slightly adjusted discount rate, and a lower future P/E multiple.