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U.S. Materials Sector Analysis
UpdatedApr 04, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies428
- 7D-4.9%
- 3M-1.3%
- 1Y-9.5%
- YTD-1.4%
Over the last 7 days, the Materials industry has dropped 4.9%, driven by pullbacks in Freeport-McMoRan and Southern Copper of 16% and 10%, respectively. Overall the industry is down 9.5% in 12 months. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 14% per annum.
Sector Valuation and Performance
Has the U.S. Materials Sector valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 05 Apr 2025 | US$1.5t | US$864.0b | US$54.0b | 19.1x | 28.6x | 1.8x |
| Mon, 03 Mar 2025 | US$1.6t | US$868.7b | US$54.4b | 21.2x | 29x | 1.8x |
| Wed, 29 Jan 2025 | US$1.6t | US$872.7b | US$48.7b | 20.8x | 32.6x | 1.8x |
| Fri, 27 Dec 2024 | US$1.5t | US$876.0b | US$49.8b | 19.7x | 30.9x | 1.8x |
| Sun, 24 Nov 2024 | US$1.7t | US$876.0b | US$49.7b | 21.9x | 33.8x | 1.9x |
| Tue, 22 Oct 2024 | US$1.7t | US$875.1b | US$50.1b | 20.8x | 34.7x | 2x |
| Thu, 19 Sep 2024 | US$1.6t | US$870.7b | US$49.8b | 22x | 33x | 1.9x |
| Sat, 17 Aug 2024 | US$1.6t | US$870.8b | US$50.3b | 19.6x | 31.8x | 1.8x |
| Mon, 15 Jul 2024 | US$1.6t | US$866.4b | US$50.4b | 19.8x | 31.9x | 1.9x |
| Wed, 12 Jun 2024 | US$1.6t | US$871.2b | US$50.2b | 20.4x | 31.2x | 1.8x |
| Fri, 10 May 2024 | US$1.6t | US$871.5b | US$50.2b | 19.6x | 31.7x | 1.8x |
| Sun, 07 Apr 2024 | US$1.6t | US$880.1b | US$52.3b | 17.8x | 31x | 1.8x |
| Tue, 05 Mar 2024 | US$1.5t | US$880.0b | US$52.5b | 17.8x | 29x | 1.7x |
| Thu, 01 Feb 2024 | US$1.5t | US$902.8b | US$61.6b | 17.5x | 23.9x | 1.6x |
| Sat, 30 Dec 2023 | US$1.5t | US$906.1b | US$63.0b | 18.2x | 24x | 1.7x |
| Mon, 27 Nov 2023 | US$1.4t | US$908.1b | US$63.7b | 16.5x | 21.9x | 1.5x |
| Wed, 25 Oct 2023 | US$1.2t | US$893.6b | US$63.7b | 13.1x | 19.4x | 1.4x |
| Fri, 22 Sep 2023 | US$1.3t | US$889.8b | US$62.9b | 14.1x | 20.7x | 1.5x |
| Sun, 20 Aug 2023 | US$1.3t | US$887.3b | US$63.3b | 14x | 21.1x | 1.5x |
| Tue, 18 Jul 2023 | US$1.4t | US$936.3b | US$76.9b | 13.6x | 18.3x | 1.5x |
| Thu, 15 Jun 2023 | US$1.4t | US$937.0b | US$77.1b | 12.8x | 17.5x | 1.4x |
| Sat, 13 May 2023 | US$1.3t | US$934.7b | US$77.3b | 12.8x | 16.9x | 1.4x |
| Mon, 10 Apr 2023 | US$1.3t | US$952.5b | US$88.0b | 12x | 15.3x | 1.4x |
| Wed, 08 Mar 2023 | US$1.4t | US$952.5b | US$88.5b | 12.2x | 15.6x | 1.4x |
| Fri, 03 Feb 2023 | US$1.5t | US$962.6b | US$91.9b | 12.6x | 15.8x | 1.5x |
| Sun, 01 Jan 2023 | US$1.3t | US$967.4b | US$95.5b | 11.1x | 13.7x | 1.4x |
| Tue, 29 Nov 2022 | US$1.3t | US$966.9b | US$95.6b | 10.3x | 14x | 1.4x |
| Thu, 27 Oct 2022 | US$1.3t | US$958.1b | US$98.6b | 11x | 12.8x | 1.3x |
| Sat, 24 Sep 2022 | US$1.2t | US$954.3b | US$102.9b | 10.1x | 11.2x | 1.2x |
| Mon, 22 Aug 2022 | US$1.3t | US$954.5b | US$102.9b | 12.3x | 13x | 1.4x |
| Wed, 20 Jul 2022 | US$1.2t | US$909.5b | US$98.2b | 12.5x | 12.4x | 1.3x |
| Fri, 17 Jun 2022 | US$1.3t | US$894.3b | US$97.2b | 12.3x | 12.9x | 1.4x |
| Sun, 15 May 2022 | US$1.4t | US$893.0b | US$97.0b | 13x | 14.2x | 1.5x |
| Tue, 12 Apr 2022 | US$1.5t | US$848.2b | US$84.9b | 16.7x | 17.7x | 1.8x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
17.7x
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 28.6x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 24.7x.
- The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 1.8x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Materials industry have declined 14% per year over the last three years.
- Meanwhile revenues have remained mostly flat.
- This means that although sales have remained flat, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased, which has decreased profits.
Industry Trends
Which industries have driven the changes within the U.S. Materials sector?
| US Market | -5.64% | |
| Materials | -4.86% | |
| Basic Materials | -3.00% | |
| Chemicals | -3.55% | |
| Packaging | -4.36% | |
| Paper and Forestry Products | -7.37% | |
| Metals and Mining | -7.89% | |
Industry PE
- Investors are most optimistic about the Chemicals industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 30.5x.
- Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 14.5%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 4.8% per year.
- Investors are most pessimistic about the Basic Materials industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 23.7x.
Forecasted Growth
- Analysts are most optimistic on the Packaging industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 17% over the next 5 years.
- This is better than its past earnings decline of 11% per year.
- In contrast, the Basic Materials industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 6.3% per year over the next few years.
Top Stock Gainers and Losers
Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?
| Company | Last Price | 7D | 1Y | Valuation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USAR USA Rare Earth | US$7.55 | 26.9% +US$131.1m | -28.0% | PE-25.9x | |
| SXT Sensient Technologies | US$74.66 | 1.4% +US$45.0m | 10.9% | PE25.4x | |
| TMC TMC the metals | US$1.83 | 6.4% +US$38.3m | 8.3% | PE-7.8x | |
| IDR Idaho Strategic Resources | US$14.96 | 11.4% +US$20.9m | 66.6% | PE23.1x | |
| HWKN Hawkins | US$107.09 | 0.9% +US$19.9m | 37.0% | PE27.4x |
