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U.S. Metals and Mining Industry Analysis

UpdatedMar 11, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies264
  • 7D-3.4%
  • 3M26.8%
  • 1Y107.3%
  • YTD19.8%

Over the last 7 days, the Metals and Mining industry has dropped 3.4%, driven by a pullback from Southern Copper of 4.9%. In contrast, United States Antimony has gained 17%. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 107%. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 16% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Wed, 11 Mar 2026US$806.6bUS$255.2bUS$25.7b22.3x31.4x3.2x
Fri, 06 Feb 2026US$809.7bUS$250.8bUS$23.7b26.3x34.2x3.2x
Sun, 04 Jan 2026US$677.0bUS$248.5bUS$22.5b24.8x30x2.7x
Tue, 02 Dec 2025US$623.7bUS$248.3bUS$22.6b22.3x27.6x2.5x
Thu, 30 Oct 2025US$580.9bUS$245.4bUS$21.6b28x26.9x2.4x
Sat, 27 Sep 2025US$556.8bUS$244.9bUS$20.3b23.8x27.4x2.3x
Mon, 25 Aug 2025US$507.8bUS$244.5bUS$20.3b23.3x25x2.1x
Wed, 23 Jul 2025US$482.0bUS$241.0bUS$17.6b23.2x27.5x2x
Fri, 20 Jun 2025US$452.8bUS$243.9bUS$17.8b21.6x25.5x1.9x
Sun, 18 May 2025US$453.9bUS$272.4bUS$20.2b20.5x22.5x1.7x
Tue, 15 Apr 2025US$418.7bUS$263.0bUS$17.2b21.4x24.4x1.6x
Thu, 13 Mar 2025US$406.7bUS$263.1bUS$17.2b21.7x23.6x1.5x
Sat, 08 Feb 2025US$421.1bUS$261.9bUS$11.5b19.1x36.6x1.6x
Mon, 06 Jan 2025US$388.9bUS$265.8bUS$12.5b15.2x31.1x1.5x
Wed, 04 Dec 2024US$440.8bUS$266.1bUS$12.5b19.2x35.4x1.7x
Fri, 01 Nov 2024US$444.1bUS$269.6bUS$11.7b15.3x37.9x1.6x
Sun, 29 Sep 2024US$472.0bUS$267.6bUS$11.3b14x41.8x1.8x
Tue, 27 Aug 2024US$443.8bUS$267.2bUS$11.4b13.7x38.8x1.7x
Thu, 25 Jul 2024US$445.3bUS$265.2bUS$12.2b12.7x36.6x1.7x
Sat, 22 Jun 2024US$435.7bUS$266.4bUS$13.0b13x33.6x1.6x
Mon, 20 May 2024US$474.1bUS$267.0bUS$13.0b14.5x36.4x1.8x
Wed, 17 Apr 2024US$451.5bUS$266.0bUS$15.6b13.9x28.9x1.7x
Fri, 15 Mar 2024US$410.7bUS$266.6bUS$16.0b14x25.6x1.5x
Sun, 11 Feb 2024US$377.2bUS$264.8bUS$18.2b16.3x20.7x1.4x
Tue, 09 Jan 2024US$401.5bUS$278.3bUS$19.4b17.5x20.7x1.4x
Thu, 07 Dec 2023US$368.4bUS$278.7bUS$19.8b14.8x18.6x1.3x
Sat, 04 Nov 2023US$348.3bUS$280.1bUS$20.1b13.6x17.3x1.2x
Mon, 02 Oct 2023US$350.8bUS$283.6bUS$21.9b11.7x16x1.2x
Wed, 30 Aug 2023US$362.1bUS$276.5bUS$21.7b14.2x16.7x1.3x
Fri, 28 Jul 2023US$375.8bUS$278.9bUS$22.8b13.9x16.5x1.3x
Sun, 25 Jun 2023US$339.3bUS$284.6bUS$26.0b12.2x13.1x1.2x
Tue, 23 May 2023US$331.4bUS$284.7bUS$26.3b11.4x12.6x1.2x
Thu, 20 Apr 2023US$366.6bUS$293.3bUS$30.8b11.2x11.9x1.3x
Sat, 18 Mar 2023US$336.4bUS$293.2bUS$31.0b9.8x10.9x1.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

10.9x


Total Market Cap: US$336.4bTotal Earnings: US$31.0bTotal Revenue: US$293.2bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Metals and Mining Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 26x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the American Metals and Mining industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 31.4x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 26.0x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.7x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 3.2x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Metals and Mining industry have declined 6.0% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 4.5% per year.
  • This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the U.S. Materials industry?

US Market-0.62%
Materials-3.78%
Metals and Mining-3.37%
Silver1.45%
Gold-1.97%
Diversified Metals and Mining-2.53%
Aluminum-2.84%
Copper-4.87%
Steel-5.34%
Precious Metals and Minerals-6.30%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Steel industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 21.5x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 27.4%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 14.7% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Diversified Metals and Mining industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 57% over the next 5 years.
  • However this is lower than its past earnings growth rate of 104% per year.
  • In contrast, the Copper industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 8.2% per year over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

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

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
UAMY United States AntimonyUS$11.2317.1%
+US$229.4m		679.9%PS49.3x
USAR USA Rare EarthUS$20.455.3%
+US$224.7m		77.8%PE-15.6x
NEM NewmontUS$118.900.3%
+US$220.8m		173.8%PE18.2x
HL Hecla MiningUS$22.011.4%
+US$207.8m		305.3%PE45.9x
TMC TMC the metalsUS$6.384.2%
+US$107.5m		264.6%PE-8.9x

Latest News

AEM
US$226.94
Agnico Eagle Mines
7D
-3.2%
1Y
125.7%
USAR
US$20.45
USA Rare Earth
7D
5.3%
1Y
77.8%
AU
US$108.26
AngloGold Ashanti
7D
-5.8%
1Y
237.4%
SCCO
US$196.16
Southern Copper
7D
-4.9%
1Y
129.0%
UAMY
US$11.23
United States Antimony
7D
17.1%
1Y
679.9%

UAMY: Galena Hydromet Facility Will Reframe Critical Minerals Upside Outlook

The analyst price target for United States Antimony has been raised from $9 to $11 as analysts factor in the planned Galena hydrometallurgical facility joint venture, permitting progress, the Fostung tungsten resource, and expected Bolivian hydromet output as potential catalysts. Analyst Commentary Analysts looking at United States Antimony are focusing on how the planned hydrometallurgical projects, resource development, and permitting progress could influence the company’s valuation and execution risk.
CLF
US$9.54
Cleveland-Cliffs
7D
-13.9%
1Y
5.8%

CLF: Tariff Support And Auto Contract Wins Will Drive Future Upside

Analysts have adjusted their Cleveland-Cliffs price targets in a tight range, with small upward and downward moves of roughly $0.10 to $2. They are weighing mixed views on sector valuation, CEO stock sales, steel pricing expectations, and the company's cost profile and longer term opportunities.
STLD
US$182.19
Steel Dynamics
7D
-7.7%
1Y
50.9%

STLD: Tariff Policy And 2026 Outlook Will Guide Capacity And BlueScope Bid

Narrative update The updated analyst price target for Steel Dynamics of about $195, up from roughly $193, reflects refreshed 2026 outlooks in recent research. Analysts point to firm steel pricing supported by tariffs, capacity driven share gains for domestic mills, and mixed to positive expectations for sector profitability.
AMR
US$180.80
Alpha Metallurgical Resources
7D
4.2%
1Y
27.7%
NEM
US$118.90
Newmont
7D
0.3%
1Y
173.8%

NEM: Higher Gold Assumptions And CEO Shift Will Still Face Execution Risk

The analyst price target for Newmont in our model has been raised by about $8 to $89.87, as analysts collectively lift their targets into the $150 range, citing a stronger gold outlook, refreshed leadership priorities, and updated metal price assumptions for 2026. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Newmont has centered on a cluster of higher price targets, with several firms adjusting their models around updated 2026 metal price assumptions, refreshed company guidance, and leadership changes.
HL
US$22.01
Hecla Mining
7D
1.4%
1Y
305.3%
FCX
US$62.40
Freeport-McMoRan
7D
-4.8%
1Y
73.9%

FCX: Copper Price Tailwinds And Grasberg Clarity Will Guide Balanced Future Returns

Our updated analyst price target for Freeport-McMoRan moves from $64.02 to $66.47. This reflects a series of higher Street targets tied to stronger long-term copper price assumptions, improved clarity around the Grasberg asset, and refreshed models that point to a modestly higher future P/E of 24.48x, despite slightly lower forecast revenue growth and profit margins.
TMC
US$6.38
TMC the metals
7D
4.2%
1Y
264.6%

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NUE
US$170.43
Nucor
7D
-3.9%
1Y
31.2%
AUGO
US$85.00
Aura Minerals
7D
0.9%
1Y
450.9%
YDDL
US$8.31
One and one Green Technologies
7D
16.4%
1Y
n/a
EMAT
US$7.76
Evolution Metals & Technologies
7D
-15.8%
1Y
-31.3%

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