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U.S. Materials Sector Analysis

UpdatedJun 17, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies445
  • 7D4.8%
  • 3M7.9%
  • 1Y29.6%
  • YTD13.7%

In the last week, the Materials industry is up 5.9%, with Southern Copper up 11%. Meanwhile, Alcoa actually underperformed within the industry, shrinking 13% in the last week. This means that the industry has gained 28% over the past year. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 17% annually.

Sector Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Wed, 17 Jun 2026US$2.0tUS$863.8bUS$53.8b21.9x36.9x2.3x
Fri, 15 May 2026US$2.0tUS$863.0bUS$53.6b22.3x37.4x2.3x
Sun, 12 Apr 2026US$2.0tUS$840.7bUS$43.1b22x46.7x2.4x
Tue, 10 Mar 2026US$1.9tUS$845.6bUS$43.9b21.9x44x2.3x
Thu, 05 Feb 2026US$2.0tUS$856.9bUS$43.0b24.9x46.4x2.3x
Sat, 03 Jan 2026US$1.7tUS$852.9bUS$45.8b23.8x37.7x2x
Mon, 01 Dec 2025US$1.7tUS$852.7bUS$45.8b22.8x36.8x2x
Wed, 29 Oct 2025US$1.7tUS$843.0bUS$49.7b23.3x33.7x2x
Fri, 26 Sep 2025US$1.7tUS$838.3bUS$47.3b23.3x35.2x2x
Sun, 24 Aug 2025US$1.7tUS$838.0bUS$47.3b23.9x35.2x2x
Tue, 22 Jul 2025US$1.6tUS$833.0bUS$48.7b22.6x32.8x1.9x
Thu, 19 Jun 2025US$1.5tUS$837.6bUS$48.5b21.4x31.7x1.8x
Sat, 17 May 2025US$1.6tUS$866.1bUS$49.9b21.3x31.2x1.8x
Mon, 14 Apr 2025US$1.4tUS$863.9bUS$54.3b19x26.6x1.7x
Wed, 12 Mar 2025US$1.5tUS$867.9bUS$54.1b20.9x28.1x1.8x
Fri, 07 Feb 2025US$1.6tUS$870.1bUS$48.2b21.4x33.4x1.8x
Sun, 05 Jan 2025US$1.5tUS$875.8bUS$49.7b18.9x30.2x1.7x
Tue, 03 Dec 2024US$1.7tUS$876.1bUS$49.7b21.2x34x1.9x
Thu, 31 Oct 2024US$1.7tUS$874.9bUS$50.3b21.3x33.4x1.9x
Sat, 28 Sep 2024US$1.7tUS$870.8bUS$49.7b21.6x34.6x2x
Mon, 26 Aug 2024US$1.6tUS$870.3bUS$49.9b21.8x32.9x1.9x
Wed, 24 Jul 2024US$1.6tUS$864.4bUS$49.4b20.5x32.4x1.9x
Fri, 21 Jun 2024US$1.6tUS$871.2bUS$50.2b20.1x30.9x1.8x
Sun, 19 May 2024US$1.6tUS$871.5bUS$50.3b21.9x32.4x1.9x
Tue, 16 Apr 2024US$1.6tUS$879.9bUS$52.3b16.8x30.2x1.8x
Thu, 14 Mar 2024US$1.6tUS$880.6bUS$52.4b17.6x29.6x1.8x
Sat, 10 Feb 2024US$1.4tUS$875.5bUS$60.5b18.4x23.8x1.6x
Mon, 08 Jan 2024US$1.5tUS$906.1bUS$63.4b18.1x23.3x1.6x
Wed, 06 Dec 2023US$1.4tUS$911.0bUS$63.7b16.8x22.3x1.6x
Fri, 03 Nov 2023US$1.3tUS$911.3bUS$61.9b13.7x21x1.4x
Sun, 01 Oct 2023US$1.3tUS$894.2bUS$63.5b14.3x20.6x1.5x
Tue, 29 Aug 2023US$1.3tUS$887.3bUS$63.3b14.8x21.1x1.5x
Thu, 27 Jul 2023US$1.4tUS$925.5bUS$72.2b14.1x20x1.6x
Sat, 24 Jun 2023US$1.3tUS$936.7bUS$76.8b12.5x17.3x1.4x
Price to Earnings Ratio

17.3x


Total Market Cap: US$1.3tTotal Earnings: US$76.8bTotal Revenue: US$936.7bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Materials Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 33.7x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are relatively neutral on the American Materials industry at the moment, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates to remain steady.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PE ratio of 33.7x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 2.0x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 2.3x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Materials industry have declined 11% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 2.7% 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 Market2.32%
Materials4.77%
Metals and Mining7.53%
Basic Materials7.40%
Paper and Forestry Products5.11%
Packaging5.06%
Chemicals1.67%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Chemicals industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 49.6x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 18.1%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 0.1% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Paper and Forestry Products industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 53% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 72% per year.
  • In contrast, the Basic Materials industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 12% 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
SCCO Southern CopperUS$194.5311.1%
+US$16.2b		111.7%PE32.7x
NEM NewmontUS$108.4410.0%
+US$10.5b		85.3%PE13.6x
FCX Freeport-McMoRanUS$70.159.2%
+US$8.5b		69.6%PE37x
AEM Agnico Eagle MinesUS$175.829.9%
+US$7.9b		41.9%PE16.5x
CRH CRHUS$112.848.8%
+US$6.1b		25.6%PE20.7x

Latest News

AA
US$62.87
Alcoa
7D
-13.2%
1Y
118.9%
NEM
US$108.44
Newmont
7D
10.0%
1Y
85.3%
CRH
US$112.84
CRH
7D
8.8%
1Y
25.6%
SCCO
US$194.53
Southern Copper
7D
11.1%
1Y
111.7%
Analysis Article • 18h

Southern Copper (SCCO) Stock Could Be 18% Overvalued After Earnings Beat And Higher Guidance

Southern Copper (SCCO) drew fresh attention after reporting quarterly net income above analyst expectations and raising its 2026 production guidance, while also outlining progress at Tia Maria and the Buenavista zinc concentrator. See our latest analysis for Southern Copper. Southern Copper's share price has shown strong momentum around these updates, with a 7 day share price return of 13.34% and a year to date share price return of 32.36%. The 1 year total shareholder return is 113.09%,...
LYB
US$62.59
LyondellBasell Industries
7D
-1.6%
1Y
5.0%
AEM
US$175.82
Agnico Eagle Mines
7D
9.9%
1Y
41.9%
Narrative Update • Jun 15

AEM: Future Capital Projects And Buybacks Will Support Bullish Outlook

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AU
US$93.93
AngloGold Ashanti
7D
11.3%
1Y
94.4%
PCT
US$8.19
PureCycle Technologies
7D
-24.1%
1Y
-42.0%
APD
US$280.48
Air Products and Chemicals
7D
-0.9%
1Y
1.2%
SXT
US$111.71
Sensient Technologies
7D
-6.5%
1Y
18.1%
VMC
US$300.83
Vulcan Materials
7D
7.8%
1Y
16.1%
NEU
US$789.88
NewMarket
7D
-3.9%
1Y
24.3%
CENX
US$53.55
Century Aluminum
7D
-12.1%
1Y
197.3%
Narrative Update • Jun 06

CENX: Section 232 Tariffs And Power Costs Will Support Future Cash Flows

Narrative Update: Century Aluminum Analysts have lifted their price targets on Century Aluminum by up to $18, citing updated supply and demand work that points to a wider projected aluminum supply deficit in 2026 and ongoing support from high electricity costs that keep alternative power uses, such as data centers, competitive. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has focused on how a tighter aluminum supply outlook and high electricity costs could feed into Century Aluminum's earnings power and valuation over the next few years.
CF
US$105.59
CF Industries Holdings
7D
-2.8%
1Y
3.0%
FCX
US$70.15
Freeport-McMoRan
7D
9.2%
1Y
69.6%
Narrative Update • Jun 06

FCX: Copper Euphoria Will Be Capped By Prolonged Grasberg Production Constraints

Analysts have inched up the Fair Value estimate for Freeport-McMoRan by about $0.50, reflecting modest tweaks to revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions. This move is supported by a wave of higher Street price targets and new Overweight ratings that highlight copper exposure as a key driver.
SHW
US$322.44
Sherwin-Williams
7D
3.8%
1Y
-2.6%