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U.S. Materials Sector Analysis

UpdatedNov 11, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies441
  • 7D3.8%
  • 3M1.2%
  • 1Y2.0%
  • YTD12.3%

Over the last 7 days, the Materials industry has risen 3.8%, driven by gains from Newmont of 14%. The industry has been flat over the past 12 months despite the gain this week. 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
Fri, 14 Nov 2025US$1.6tUS$851.2bUS$45.5b22.8x35.4x1.9x
Sun, 12 Oct 2025US$1.7tUS$836.0bUS$47.0b23.8x35.2x2x
Tue, 09 Sep 2025US$1.7tUS$837.9bUS$47.3b23.9x35.5x2x
Thu, 07 Aug 2025US$1.6tUS$835.6bUS$47.9b21.5x33.1x1.9x
Sat, 05 Jul 2025US$1.6tUS$835.7bUS$48.4b23.2x33.5x1.9x
Mon, 02 Jun 2025US$1.5tUS$852.8bUS$48.5b20.6x31.5x1.8x
Wed, 30 Apr 2025US$1.5tUS$864.8bUS$55.2b20.2x27.1x1.7x
Fri, 28 Mar 2025US$1.6tUS$869.1bUS$53.9b20.7x28.8x1.8x
Sun, 23 Feb 2025US$1.6tUS$869.9bUS$54.4b21x29x1.8x
Tue, 21 Jan 2025US$1.6tUS$873.2bUS$49.2b19.9x32.2x1.8x
Thu, 19 Dec 2024US$1.6tUS$876.0bUS$49.7b19.7x31.7x1.8x
Sat, 16 Nov 2024US$1.6tUS$877.5bUS$50.4b20.8x32.6x1.9x
Mon, 14 Oct 2024US$1.7tUS$875.5bUS$50.5b21.9x33.8x2x
Wed, 11 Sep 2024US$1.6tUS$858.8bUS$49.2b20.4x31.6x1.8x
Fri, 09 Aug 2024US$1.5tUS$871.2bUS$50.2b20.2x30.6x1.8x
Sun, 07 Jul 2024US$1.5tUS$873.5bUS$49.9b19.5x31x1.8x
Tue, 04 Jun 2024US$1.6tUS$871.4bUS$50.2b21.9x32.1x1.8x
Thu, 02 May 2024US$1.6tUS$877.2bUS$51.1b16.8x30.4x1.8x
Sat, 30 Mar 2024US$1.6tUS$880.4bUS$52.2b18.3x31x1.8x
Mon, 26 Feb 2024US$1.5tUS$872.3bUS$51.6b19.4x29x1.7x
Wed, 24 Jan 2024US$1.5tUS$905.8bUS$63.4b17.9x22.9x1.6x
Fri, 22 Dec 2023US$1.5tUS$906.2bUS$63.0b18.4x23.4x1.6x
Sun, 19 Nov 2023US$1.4tUS$908.2bUS$63.8b16.1x21.6x1.5x
Tue, 17 Oct 2023US$1.3tUS$893.9bUS$63.4b13.3x20.4x1.4x
Thu, 14 Sep 2023US$1.3tUS$889.8bUS$62.9b13.6x21.3x1.5x
Sat, 12 Aug 2023US$1.4tUS$888.1bUS$63.4b14.5x21.6x1.5x
Mon, 10 Jul 2023US$1.4tUS$936.0bUS$76.9b13.8x17.8x1.5x
Wed, 07 Jun 2023US$1.3tUS$934.7bUS$77.1b13.1x17.2x1.4x
Fri, 05 May 2023US$1.3tUS$936.1bUS$78.7b12.4x16.7x1.4x
Sun, 02 Apr 2023US$1.4tUS$952.4bUS$86.6b12.4x15.8x1.4x
Tue, 28 Feb 2023US$1.4tUS$950.6bUS$85.8b11.9x16.1x1.5x
Thu, 26 Jan 2023US$1.4tUS$967.3bUS$95.4b11.6x14.8x1.5x
Sat, 24 Dec 2022US$1.3tUS$967.3bUS$95.5b11.1x14.1x1.4x
Mon, 21 Nov 2022US$1.3tUS$966.9bUS$95.6b10.4x13.9x1.4x
Price to Earnings Ratio

13.9x


Total Market Cap: US$1.3tTotal Earnings: US$95.6bTotal Revenue: US$966.9bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Materials Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 28.6x202320242025
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 35.4x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 28.6x.
  • 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 4.2% 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 Market0.42%
Materials3.82%
Metals and Mining7.63%
Paper and Forestry Products3.00%
Chemicals2.45%
Basic Materials0.27%
Packaging0.14%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Chemicals industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 36.1x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 21.7%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 1.3% 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
NEM NewmontUS$89.728.7%
+US$7.8b		120.6%PE13.6x
AU AngloGold AshantiUS$80.7019.0%
+US$6.5b		236.1%PE18.1x
LIN LindeUS$428.643.2%
+US$6.2b		-5.5%PE28.2x
AEM Agnico Eagle MinesUS$168.876.0%
+US$4.8b		117.5%PE24.6x
ALB AlbemarleUS$114.5725.5%
+US$2.7b		12.2%PS2.7x

Latest News

ORBS
US$2.82
Eightco Holdings
7D
-31.9%
1Y
46.9%
VMC
US$284.09
Vulcan Materials
7D
-0.8%
1Y
0.5%
ECL
US$261.98
Ecolab
7D
3.5%
1Y
5.8%
FCX
US$40.54
Freeport-McMoRan
7D
4.9%
1Y
-6.3%
AU
US$80.70
AngloGold Ashanti
7D
19.0%
1Y
236.1%
ALB
US$114.57
Albemarle
7D
25.5%
1Y
12.2%
LIN
US$428.64
Linde
7D
3.2%
1Y
-5.5%

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.
AEM
US$168.87
Agnico Eagle Mines
7D
6.0%
1Y
117.5%

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$111.16
CRH
7D
-3.2%
1Y
11.3%
SW
US$35.08
Smurfit Westrock
7D
-1.8%
1Y
-30.3%
NEM
US$89.72
Newmont
7D
8.7%
1Y
120.6%

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.
AMR
US$159.44
Alpha Metallurgical Resources
7D
-6.8%
1Y
-32.4%
SCCO
US$132.03
Southern Copper
7D
-3.0%
1Y
36.5%
CTVA
US$66.20
Corteva
7D
4.8%
1Y
15.3%
MLM
US$602.13
Martin Marietta Materials
7D
-1.0%
1Y
2.4%
TMC
US$5.17
TMC the metals
7D
-6.5%
1Y
440.8%