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U.S. Materials Sector Analysis

UpdatedFeb 05, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies463
  • 7D0.2%
  • 3M25.7%
  • 1Y28.7%
  • YTD13.9%

Over the last 7 days, the Materials industry has remained flat, although notably Linde gained 4.8%. The past year has been better, since the industry has gained 26% in that time. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 19% per annum.

Sector Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
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
Mon, 22 May 2023US$1.3tUS$934.7bUS$77.1b12.8x17.1x1.4x
Wed, 19 Apr 2023US$1.4tUS$952.5bUS$88.2b12.3x15.7x1.5x
Fri, 17 Mar 2023US$1.3tUS$952.4bUS$88.4b11.6x14.7x1.4x
Sun, 12 Feb 2023US$1.4tUS$954.1bUS$90.5b11.7x15.4x1.5x
Price to Earnings Ratio

15.4x


Total Market Cap: US$1.4tTotal Earnings: US$90.5bTotal Revenue: US$954.1bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Materials Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 30.5x202420252026
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 44.5x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 30.5x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.9x 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 22% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 3.6% 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-1.46%
Materials0.21%
Packaging7.23%
Paper and Forestry Products5.29%
Chemicals4.84%
Basic Materials2.02%
Metals and Mining-5.47%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Chemicals industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 39.8x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 22.6%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 0.3% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Paper and Forestry Products industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 28% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 41% 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
LIN LindeUS$473.334.8%
+US$10.2b		4.3%PE31.2x
APD Air Products and ChemicalsUS$286.5912.0%
+US$6.9b		-14.0%PS5.2x
SHW Sherwin-WilliamsUS$368.915.5%
+US$4.8b		1.2%PE35.4x
NUE NucorUS$189.959.7%
+US$3.8b		42.6%PE24.9x
STLD Steel DynamicsUS$198.8814.0%
+US$3.6b		53.7%PE24.5x

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