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U.S. Materials Sector Analysis

UpdatedOct 27, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies428
  • 7D-1.4%
  • 3M5.1%
  • 1Y2.1%
  • YTD14.8%

Over the last 7 days, the Materials industry has dropped 1.4%, driven by Newmont declining 12%. Over the last year, the industry has been flat overall. 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
Mon, 27 Oct 2025US$1.7tUS$841.9bUS$49.3b23.3x34.2x2x
Wed, 24 Sep 2025US$1.7tUS$838.3bUS$47.3b23.8x35.7x2x
Fri, 22 Aug 2025US$1.6tUS$838.0bUS$47.3b23.4x34.4x1.9x
Sun, 20 Jul 2025US$1.6tUS$833.0bUS$48.7b22.6x32.8x1.9x
Tue, 17 Jun 2025US$1.6tUS$852.8bUS$48.6b21.8x32x1.8x
Thu, 15 May 2025US$1.6tUS$866.1bUS$50.0b20.7x31.2x1.8x
Sat, 12 Apr 2025US$1.4tUS$863.9bUS$54.3b19x25.8x1.6x
Mon, 10 Mar 2025US$1.6tUS$868.0bUS$54.1b21.2x28.7x1.8x
Wed, 05 Feb 2025US$1.6tUS$868.1bUS$48.6b21.4x32.7x1.8x
Fri, 03 Jan 2025US$1.5tUS$875.8bUS$49.7b18.7x30.4x1.7x
Sun, 01 Dec 2024US$1.7tUS$876.1bUS$49.7b21.6x34x1.9x
Tue, 29 Oct 2024US$1.7tUS$875.1bUS$50.2b21.2x33.4x1.9x
Thu, 26 Sep 2024US$1.7tUS$870.8bUS$49.8b21.6x34.1x1.9x
Sat, 24 Aug 2024US$1.6tUS$870.2bUS$49.9b21.8x32.3x1.9x
Mon, 22 Jul 2024US$1.6tUS$866.8bUS$50.6b19.9x31.5x1.8x
Wed, 19 Jun 2024US$1.6tUS$871.2bUS$50.2b20.2x30.9x1.8x
Fri, 17 May 2024US$1.6tUS$871.5bUS$50.3b21.6x32.3x1.9x
Sun, 14 Apr 2024US$1.6tUS$879.9bUS$52.3b17x30.7x1.8x
Tue, 12 Mar 2024US$1.6tUS$880.5bUS$52.4b17.6x29.7x1.8x
Thu, 08 Feb 2024US$1.4tUS$875.5bUS$60.6b18.1x23.5x1.6x
Sat, 06 Jan 2024US$1.5tUS$906.1bUS$63.4b17.7x23.1x1.6x
Mon, 04 Dec 2023US$1.4tUS$911.1bUS$63.7b17.1x22.6x1.6x
Wed, 01 Nov 2023US$1.3tUS$914.7bUS$64.4b13.8x20.1x1.4x
Fri, 29 Sep 2023US$1.3tUS$894.2bUS$63.5b13.8x20.7x1.5x
Sun, 27 Aug 2023US$1.3tUS$887.3bUS$63.3b14.8x21.1x1.5x
Tue, 25 Jul 2023US$1.4tUS$933.8bUS$74.9b13.7x18.9x1.5x
Thu, 22 Jun 2023US$1.3tUS$937.2bUS$77.1b12.9x17.5x1.4x
Sat, 20 May 2023US$1.3tUS$934.7bUS$77.1b12.8x17.1x1.4x
Mon, 17 Apr 2023US$1.4tUS$952.6bUS$88.1b12.3x15.6x1.4x
Wed, 15 Mar 2023US$1.3tUS$952.6bUS$88.4b11.6x15x1.4x
Fri, 10 Feb 2023US$1.4tUS$956.5bUS$91.1b11.7x15.3x1.5x
Sun, 08 Jan 2023US$1.4tUS$967.4bUS$95.5b11.8x14.2x1.4x
Tue, 06 Dec 2022US$1.4tUS$965.0bUS$94.6b11.5x14.4x1.4x
Thu, 03 Nov 2022US$1.2tUS$961.2bUS$96.9b10.6x12.6x1.3x
Price to Earnings Ratio

12.6x


Total Market Cap: US$1.2tTotal Earnings: US$96.9bTotal Revenue: US$961.2bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Materials Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 28.3x202320242025
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 34.2x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 28.3x.
  • 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 20% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 4.3% 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 Market1.01%
Materials-1.44%
Paper and Forestry Products2.22%
Packaging2.03%
Chemicals1.03%
Basic Materials0.48%
Metals and Mining-5.92%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Paper and Forestry Products industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 34.8x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 15.8%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 6.4% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Metals and Mining industry, although it looks like investor sentiment has improved given that it's trading above its 3-year average of 23.4x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Chemicals industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 22% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings growth rate of 3.7% per year.
  • In contrast, the Basic Materials industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 13% 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
RGLD Royal GoldUS$182.47-6.0%
US$2.6b		20.8%PE34.3x
DOW DowUS$24.8114.7%
+US$2.3b		-50.5%PS0.4x
CRH CRHUS$120.172.3%
+US$1.8b		27.3%PE24.7x
AVY Avery DennisonUS$181.5913.3%
+US$1.7b		-12.3%PE20.4x
CTVA CortevaUS$63.662.7%
+US$1.1b		4.1%PE29.4x

Latest News

AVY
US$181.59
Avery Dennison
7D
13.3%
1Y
-12.3%
SCCO
US$129.34
Southern Copper
7D
-4.2%
1Y
16.5%
CDE
US$18.65
Coeur Mining
7D
-15.3%
1Y
176.7%
NEM
US$83.37
Newmont
7D
-12.1%
1Y
72.4%
SHW
US$334.00
Sherwin-Williams
7D
0.8%
1Y
-8.1%
DOW
US$24.81
Dow
7D
14.7%
1Y
-50.5%
AU
US$68.57
AngloGold Ashanti
7D
-8.9%
1Y
139.0%
RGLD
US$182.47
Royal Gold
7D
-6.0%
1Y
20.8%
MP
US$70.81
MP Materials
7D
-14.6%
1Y
275.1%

Analysts Lift Price Target for MP Materials as New Facility Expands Strategic Role

Analysts have raised their price target for MP Materials from $78.05 to $80.71 per share, citing ongoing optimism. This comes despite slightly lower revenue growth and profit margin forecasts.
ALB
US$105.64
Albemarle
7D
9.9%
1Y
7.6%

Analysts Adjust Targets for Albemarle Amid Lithium Market Shifts and Safety Incident in Chile

Albemarle's analyst price target has increased to $100 from $95, as analysts cite recent government investments and evolving lithium supply dynamics as factors supporting a higher fair value for the stock. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst reports on Albemarle reflect a mix of optimism and caution, as shifting lithium supply dynamics and significant government involvement continue to shape the company's outlook and valuation.
CRH
US$120.17
CRH
7D
2.3%
1Y
27.3%

Analyst Targets Raised for CRH Amid Upbeat Guidance and Improved Revenue Growth Outlook

Narrative Update on CRH: Analyst Price Target Revision Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for CRH from $129.86 to $134.28. They cite increased revenue growth expectations as the main supporting factor for this upward revision.
CTVA
US$63.66
Corteva
7D
2.7%
1Y
4.1%

Analysts Offer Mixed Views as Corteva Eyes Split and Updates Guidance Amid Modest Valuation Shift

Analysts have modestly reduced their price target for Corteva by about $0.76 to $79.05. They cite uncertainty regarding the company’s planned split and the retention of legacy liabilities, though fundamentals and growth remain largely stable.
STLD
US$152.95
Steel Dynamics
7D
4.6%
1Y
12.7%
CLF
US$13.13
Cleveland-Cliffs
7D
-18.9%
1Y
-4.0%
AEM
US$163.35
Agnico Eagle Mines
7D
-8.5%
1Y
88.3%

Agnico Eagle Mines (NYSE:AEM) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.40

Oct 17
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LIN
US$446.00
Linde
7D
-1.2%
1Y
-6.3%