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U.S. Silver Industry Analysis
UpdatedJan 18, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies5
- 7D3.5%
- 3M-26.2%
- 1Y35.8%
- YTDn/a
In the last week, the Silver industry is flat overall, with Gatos Silver standing out by going down 3.4%. As for the the longer term, the industry is up 50% over the past 12 months. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 50% per annum.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the U.S. Silver Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 18 Jan 2025 | US$3.5b | US$841.0m | -US$24,481,126.83 | n/a | -141.4x | 4.1x |
| Mon, 16 Dec 2024 | US$4.5b | US$841.0m | US$9.3m | 31.2x | 486.8x | 5.4x |
| Wed, 13 Nov 2024 | US$4.7b | US$841.0m | US$2.6m | 40.2x | 1765.6x | 5.5x |
| Fri, 11 Oct 2024 | US$5.1b | US$777.8m | -US$21,661,367.11 | 42.2x | -236.5x | 6.6x |
| Sun, 08 Sep 2024 | US$4.2b | US$777.8m | -US$21,949,503.58 | 29.2x | -193x | 5.4x |
| Tue, 06 Aug 2024 | US$3.9b | US$710.3m | -US$78,160,772.79 | 50.6x | -49.9x | 5.5x |
| Thu, 04 Jul 2024 | US$4.0b | US$710.3m | -US$78,237,410.44 | 51.1x | -51.1x | 5.6x |
| Sat, 01 Jun 2024 | US$4.5b | US$710.3m | -US$78,237,290.55 | 58.9x | -57.9x | 6.4x |
| Mon, 29 Apr 2024 | US$3.9b | US$720.2m | -US$77,665,014.49 | 55.1x | -50.4x | 5.4x |
| Wed, 27 Mar 2024 | US$3.2b | US$720.2m | -US$77,698,948.41 | 43.1x | -41.4x | 4.5x |
| Fri, 23 Feb 2024 | US$2.6b | US$720.2m | -US$77,743,089.78 | 29.9x | -33.7x | 3.6x |
| Sun, 21 Jan 2024 | US$2.9b | US$754.4m | -US$46,997,885.00 | 78.4x | -61.5x | 3.8x |
| Tue, 19 Dec 2023 | US$3.5b | US$754.4m | -US$47,014,152.00 | 85.8x | -74.8x | 4.7x |
| Thu, 16 Nov 2023 | US$3.0b | US$754.4m | -US$46,887,814.00 | 71.6x | -63.5x | 3.9x |
| Sat, 14 Oct 2023 | US$2.9b | US$718.8m | -US$48,129,860.00 | 63.1x | -60.2x | 4x |
| Mon, 11 Sep 2023 | US$2.8b | US$718.8m | -US$48,380,163.00 | 63.5x | -58.1x | 3.9x |
| Wed, 09 Aug 2023 | US$3.5b | US$731.9m | -US$37,495,666.00 | 22.3x | -92.8x | 4.8x |
| Fri, 07 Jul 2023 | US$3.4b | US$731.9m | -US$37,519,456.00 | 20.2x | -90.2x | 4.6x |
| Sun, 04 Jun 2023 | US$3.7b | US$731.9m | -US$73,804,468.00 | n/a | -49.7x | 5x |
| Tue, 02 May 2023 | US$4.0b | US$718.9m | -US$66,426,466.00 | n/a | -60.1x | 5.6x |
| Thu, 30 Mar 2023 | US$4.2b | US$718.9m | -US$88,507,300.00 | n/a | -47.1x | 5.8x |
| Sat, 25 Feb 2023 | US$3.3b | US$718.9m | -US$56,996,592.00 | n/a | -58.6x | 4.6x |
| Mon, 23 Jan 2023 | US$4.2b | US$709.2m | -US$40,312,470.00 | n/a | -103x | 5.9x |
| Wed, 21 Dec 2022 | US$3.6b | US$709.2m | -US$40,195,357.00 | n/a | -90.5x | 5.1x |
| Fri, 18 Nov 2022 | US$3.2b | US$709.2m | -US$40,326,558.00 | n/a | -79.1x | 4.5x |
| Sun, 16 Oct 2022 | US$2.7b | US$756.4m | -US$17,297,445.00 | 2558.3x | -157.3x | 3.6x |
| Tue, 13 Sep 2022 | US$2.6b | US$756.4m | -US$17,731,835.00 | 2465.5x | -148.2x | 3.5x |
| Thu, 11 Aug 2022 | US$2.8b | US$756.4m | -US$16,770,159.00 | 2569.8x | -168x | 3.7x |
| Sat, 09 Jul 2022 | US$2.2b | US$783.1m | -US$420,806.00 | 114.6x | -5194.4x | 2.8x |
| Mon, 06 Jun 2022 | US$3.0b | US$783.1m | -US$582,352.00 | 156.6x | -5087.9x | 3.8x |
| Wed, 04 May 2022 | US$3.1b | US$807.5m | US$16.8m | 83x | 185.9x | 3.9x |
| Fri, 01 Apr 2022 | US$3.9b | US$807.5m | US$17.0m | 102.4x | 229.7x | 4.8x |
| Sun, 27 Feb 2022 | US$3.4b | US$807.5m | US$17.1m | 91.5x | 200.8x | 4.3x |
| Tue, 25 Jan 2022 | US$3.6b | US$811.3m | US$323.6k | 150.9x | 11204.7x | 4.5x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
11204.7x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are optimistic on the American Silver industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
- The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 479x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of -240x.
- The 3-year average PS ratio of 4.8x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 5.3x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Silver industry have grown 234% per year over the last three years, while revenues have remained mostly flat.
- This means that companies overall are more efficiently conducting business since profits are increasing while sales have been flat.
Industry Comparison
How does U.S. Silver compare with similar industries?
| US Market | 3.21% | |
| Materials | 5.64% | |
| Metals and Mining | 4.51% | |
| Silver | 3.51% | |
| Aluminum | 8.54% | |
| Steel | 6.14% | |
| Precious Metals and Minerals | 4.89% | |
| Gold | 3.64% | |
| Diversified Metals and Mining | 3.53% | |
| Copper | 3.52% | |
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?
| Company | Last Price | 7D | 1Y | Valuation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HL Hecla Mining | US$5.38 | 3.5% +US$113.1m | 34.2% | PS4x |