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U.S. Materials Sector Analysis

UpdatedNov 14, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies442
  • 7D0.8%
  • 3M-0.1%
  • 1Y1.5%
  • YTD10.3%

Over the last 7 days, the Materials industry has remained flat, although notably AngloGold Ashanti gained 14%. In line with that, the industry has also been flat over the past 12 months. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 19% annually.

Sector Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Materials Sector valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sun, 16 Nov 2025US$1.7tUS$852.3bUS$46.0b22.3x36.1x1.9x
Tue, 14 Oct 2025US$1.7tUS$836.0bUS$47.0b24.4x35.2x2x
Thu, 11 Sep 2025US$1.7tUS$838.0bUS$47.2b23.4x35x2x
Sat, 09 Aug 2025US$1.6tUS$837.2bUS$48.3b22.4x33.1x1.9x
Mon, 07 Jul 2025US$1.6tUS$835.7bUS$48.4b23.2x33.5x1.9x
Wed, 04 Jun 2025US$1.5tUS$852.8bUS$48.5b21x31.8x1.8x
Fri, 02 May 2025US$1.5tUS$852.7bUS$52.9b20x28.3x1.8x
Sun, 30 Mar 2025US$1.5tUS$869.0bUS$53.9b20.5x28.3x1.8x
Tue, 25 Feb 2025US$1.6tUS$870.0bUS$55.1b21.6x28.6x1.8x
Thu, 23 Jan 2025US$1.6tUS$873.3bUS$49.2b20x32.6x1.8x
Sat, 21 Dec 2024US$1.5tUS$876.0bUS$49.8b19.3x30.4x1.7x
Mon, 18 Nov 2024US$1.6tUS$877.4bUS$50.1b20.7x32.5x1.9x
Wed, 16 Oct 2024US$1.7tUS$875.4bUS$50.5b22x33.9x2x
Fri, 13 Sep 2024US$1.6tUS$870.6bUS$49.8b21x31.8x1.8x
Sun, 11 Aug 2024US$1.6tUS$870.9bUS$50.3b20.2x31.1x1.8x
Tue, 09 Jul 2024US$1.5tUS$873.5bUS$49.9b19.5x31x1.8x
Thu, 06 Jun 2024US$1.6tUS$871.3bUS$50.2b22x31.2x1.8x
Sat, 04 May 2024US$1.6tUS$872.6bUS$50.7b18.1x30.7x1.8x
Mon, 01 Apr 2024US$1.6tUS$880.2bUS$52.3b18.3x31x1.8x
Wed, 28 Feb 2024US$1.5tUS$879.2bUS$52.2b18.4x28.6x1.7x
Fri, 26 Jan 2024US$1.4tUS$905.4bUS$62.9b17.4x22.9x1.6x
Sun, 24 Dec 2023US$1.5tUS$906.1bUS$63.0b18.6x23.9x1.7x
Tue, 21 Nov 2023US$1.4tUS$908.1bUS$63.7b16.5x21.7x1.5x
Thu, 19 Oct 2023US$1.3tUS$893.9bUS$63.4b13.3x20.2x1.4x
Sat, 16 Sep 2023US$1.3tUS$889.8bUS$62.9b14.2x21.3x1.5x
Mon, 14 Aug 2023US$1.4tUS$888.2bUS$63.4b14.2x21.6x1.5x
Wed, 12 Jul 2023US$1.4tUS$936.1bUS$76.8b13.5x18x1.5x
Fri, 09 Jun 2023US$1.3tUS$936.9bUS$77.2b13.1x17.3x1.4x
Sun, 07 May 2023US$1.3tUS$934.7bUS$78.2b12.6x17.2x1.4x
Tue, 04 Apr 2023US$1.4tUS$952.4bUS$86.6b12.4x15.9x1.4x
Thu, 02 Mar 2023US$1.4tUS$951.1bUS$85.7b12.3x16.4x1.5x
Sat, 28 Jan 2023US$1.4tUS$962.3bUS$92.2b12.4x15.4x1.5x
Mon, 26 Dec 2022US$1.3tUS$967.3bUS$95.5b11.1x13.8x1.4x
Wed, 23 Nov 2022US$1.4tUS$966.8bUS$95.6b10.5x14.3x1.4x
Price to Earnings Ratio

14.3x


Total Market Cap: US$1.4tTotal Earnings: US$95.6bTotal Revenue: US$966.8bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Materials Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 28.7x202320242025
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the American Materials industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 36.1x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 28.7x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 1.9x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Materials industry have declined 22% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 4.1% 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 sector?

US Market-0.39%
Materials0.78%
Metals and Mining2.02%
Chemicals0.83%
Packaging-0.59%
Paper and Forestry Products-2.01%
Basic Materials-2.39%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Chemicals industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 36.2x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 22.3%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 2.1% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Paper and Forestry Products industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 30% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 33% per year.
  • In contrast, the Basic Materials industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 11% 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
AU AngloGold AshantiUS$79.3914.4%
+US$5.0b		233.2%PE17.8x
NEM NewmontUS$87.805.3%
+US$4.8b		114.5%PE13.3x
AEM Agnico Eagle MinesUS$168.114.2%
+US$3.4b		119.0%PE24.5x
ALB AlbemarleUS$115.1418.5%
+US$2.1b		11.2%PS2.7x
SQM Sociedad Química y Minera de ChileUS$54.5511.7%
+US$1.6b		43.0%PE32.6x

Latest News

SW
US$34.29
Smurfit Westrock
7D
-4.2%
1Y
-33.6%

Smurfit Westrock's (NYSE:SW) Strong Earnings Are Of Good Quality

Nov 15
Smurfit Westrock's (NYSE:SW) Strong Earnings Are Of Good Quality
ALB
US$115.14
Albemarle
7D
18.5%
1Y
11.2%
MLM
US$596.44
Martin Marietta Materials
7D
-2.3%
1Y
2.3%

MLM: Future Volume Trends And Infrastructure Spending Will Shape Share Performance

The consensus analyst price target for Martin Marietta Materials has been increased by $2.64 to $666.29, as analysts cite an improving outlook for volumes and continued infrastructure spending. Analyst Commentary Analysts have recently updated their assessments of Martin Marietta Materials, reflecting a mix of optimism and caution as the company navigates changes in industry dynamics and macroeconomic factors.
VMC
US$280.58
Vulcan Materials
7D
-2.3%
1Y
0.5%
SHW
US$332.18
Sherwin-Williams
7D
-2.3%
1Y
-12.4%

SHW: Market Rebound Will Drive an Upswing Following Recent Executive Changes

The analyst price target for Sherwin-Williams has increased modestly to approximately $386.52 from $378.43. Analysts cite a mixed outlook with incremental improvements in revenue growth expectations despite ongoing macroeconomic challenges.
AU
US$79.39
AngloGold Ashanti
7D
14.4%
1Y
233.2%
LIN
US$423.39
Linde
7D
0.7%
1Y
-5.7%

LIN: Earnings Growth Acceleration Projected to Drive Share Price Momentum

Linde's analyst price target has shifted modestly lower from $511 to $505.61. Analysts factor in updated earnings forecasts and expectations for growth catalysts amid a challenging macroeconomic landscape.
ESI
US$25.89
Element Solutions
7D
-6.4%
1Y
-7.8%

ESI: Share Buyback Completion Will Drive Upward Repricing Potential

Analysts have raised their price target for Element Solutions from $30.10 to $32.10, citing improved revenue growth forecasts even though a slightly lower profit margin is expected. What's in the News Element Solutions completed the repurchase of 63,501,164 shares, accounting for 23.45% of its shares.
SQM
US$54.55
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile
7D
11.7%
1Y
43.0%

SQM: Future Performance Will Depend On Lithium Prices And Regulatory Headwinds

Analysts have modestly adjusted the consensus price target for Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile, increasing it by $0. This reflects a balanced view that recognizes the company's continued earnings potential amidst both favorable lithium market dynamics and persistent regulatory headwinds.
AEM
US$168.11
Agnico Eagle Mines
7D
4.2%
1Y
119.0%

AEM: Precious Metals Rally And Geopolitical Uncertainty Will Drive Stronger Returns

Analysts have raised their price targets for Agnico Eagle Mines significantly. New targets have climbed from previous estimates by as much as $69, citing factors such as strong precious metals rallies, ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, and positive trends in capital returns and M&A activity across the gold sector.
CRH
US$109.57
CRH
7D
-3.0%
1Y
11.5%
NEM
US$87.80
Newmont
7D
5.3%
1Y
114.5%

NEM: Shares Will Benefit From Rising Gold Price Outlook And Sector Upside

Newmont's fair value estimate has been raised from $101.0 to $103.4 per share, as analysts cite sector-wide price target increases and a more favorable outlook for gold prices. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst activity for Newmont highlights an increasingly positive outlook for the company.
SCCO
US$130.69
Southern Copper
7D
-3.5%
1Y
36.5%
SOLS
US$43.56
Solstice Advanced Materials
7D
-8.3%
1Y
n/a
IFF
US$65.88
International Flavors & Fragrances
7D
6.3%
1Y
-23.5%
CTVA
US$66.00
Corteva
7D
2.9%
1Y
19.5%