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U.S. Materials Sector Analysis

UpdatedNov 20, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies444
  • 7D-4.2%
  • 3M-5.6%
  • 1Y-3.7%
  • YTD7.3%

Over the last 7 days, the Materials industry has dropped 4.2%, and Southern Copper contributed the most with a 9.1% decline. In contrast, Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile has gained 14%. Overall the industry is down 3.7% in 12 months. 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, 21 Nov 2025US$1.6tUS$852.3bUS$45.7b21.3x34.9x1.9x
Sun, 19 Oct 2025US$1.7tUS$835.8bUS$47.1b24x35.6x2x
Tue, 16 Sep 2025US$1.7tUS$838.0bUS$47.2b24.7x35.7x2x
Thu, 14 Aug 2025US$1.6tUS$836.7bUS$48.0b23.4x33.8x1.9x
Sat, 12 Jul 2025US$1.6tUS$835.7bUS$48.4b23.7x33.4x1.9x
Mon, 09 Jun 2025US$1.6tUS$852.8bUS$48.4b21.4x32.2x1.8x
Wed, 07 May 2025US$1.5tUS$852.5bUS$49.0b20.4x30.5x1.8x
Fri, 04 Apr 2025US$1.5tUS$864.0bUS$54.0b19.1x28.6x1.8x
Sun, 02 Mar 2025US$1.6tUS$868.7bUS$54.4b21.2x29x1.8x
Tue, 28 Jan 2025US$1.6tUS$873.4bUS$49.2b21.1x32.5x1.8x
Thu, 26 Dec 2024US$1.5tUS$876.0bUS$49.8b19.5x30.9x1.8x
Sat, 23 Nov 2024US$1.7tUS$876.0bUS$49.7b21.8x33.6x1.9x
Mon, 21 Oct 2024US$1.7tUS$875.2bUS$50.1b21.5x34.7x2x
Wed, 18 Sep 2024US$1.6tUS$870.7bUS$49.8b21.9x32.9x1.9x
Fri, 16 Aug 2024US$1.6tUS$870.8bUS$50.1b20.1x31.4x1.8x
Sun, 14 Jul 2024US$1.6tUS$866.4bUS$50.4b19.8x31.9x1.9x
Tue, 11 Jun 2024US$1.6tUS$871.2bUS$50.2b20.4x31.2x1.8x
Thu, 09 May 2024US$1.6tUS$871.9bUS$50.3b19.3x31.8x1.8x
Sat, 06 Apr 2024US$1.6tUS$880.1bUS$52.3b17.8x30.7x1.8x
Mon, 04 Mar 2024US$1.5tUS$880.0bUS$52.3b17.8x28.9x1.7x
Wed, 31 Jan 2024US$1.5tUS$902.9bUS$61.7b17.7x23.8x1.6x
Fri, 29 Dec 2023US$1.5tUS$906.2bUS$63.0b18.5x24.1x1.7x
Sun, 26 Nov 2023US$1.4tUS$908.1bUS$63.7b16.5x21.9x1.5x
Tue, 24 Oct 2023US$1.2tUS$893.5bUS$63.7b13.1x19.4x1.4x
Thu, 21 Sep 2023US$1.3tUS$889.8bUS$62.9b13.9x21.1x1.5x
Sat, 19 Aug 2023US$1.3tUS$887.3bUS$63.3b14x21.2x1.5x
Mon, 17 Jul 2023US$1.4tUS$936.3bUS$76.9b13.5x18.3x1.5x
Wed, 14 Jun 2023US$1.4tUS$937.0bUS$77.2b13.1x17.6x1.5x
Fri, 12 May 2023US$1.3tUS$934.8bUS$77.3b12.8x16.9x1.4x
Sun, 09 Apr 2023US$1.3tUS$952.5bUS$86.6b12x15.5x1.4x
Tue, 07 Mar 2023US$1.4tUS$952.7bUS$88.7b12.2x15.9x1.5x
Thu, 02 Feb 2023US$1.5tUS$962.7bUS$92.0b12.4x15.8x1.5x
Sat, 31 Dec 2022US$1.3tUS$967.4bUS$95.5b11.1x13.7x1.4x
Mon, 28 Nov 2022US$1.4tUS$966.9bUS$95.6b10.8x14.3x1.4x
Price to Earnings Ratio

14.3x


Total Market Cap: US$1.4tTotal Earnings: US$95.6bTotal Revenue: US$966.9bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Materials Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 28.8x202320242025
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 34.9x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 28.8x.
  • 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 4.1% 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-3.20%
Materials-4.21%
Basic Materials-1.47%
Paper and Forestry Products-2.21%
Packaging-3.86%
Chemicals-4.01%
Metals and Mining-5.31%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Chemicals industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 36.4x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 22.4%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 8.2% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Paper and Forestry Products industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 31% 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
SQM Sociedad Química y Minera de ChileUS$60.5213.8%
+US$2.1b		52.7%PE33x
SGML Sigma LithiumUS$9.4059.2%
+US$389.7m		-35.9%PS7.5x
NUE NucorUS$147.201.0%
+US$318.1m		-1.9%PE20.5x
CLF Cleveland-CliffsUS$10.984.5%
+US$267.8m		-7.6%PS0.3x
VMC Vulcan MaterialsUS$285.970.7%
+US$248.4m		1.7%PE33.6x

Latest News

DOW
US$20.95
Dow
7D
-9.3%
1Y
-53.2%
SQM
US$60.52
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile
7D
13.8%
1Y
52.7%
SGML
US$9.40
Sigma Lithium
7D
59.2%
1Y
-35.9%
CRH
US$108.37
CRH
7D
-2.5%
1Y
7.8%

CRH: Share Buybacks And Acquisition Interest Will Drive Earnings Momentum

Narrative Update: CRH Analyst Price Target Adjustment Analysts have raised their price target for CRH from $133.27 to $134.46. This change reflects updated assessments of profit margins and overall company performance.
ALB
US$116.42
Albemarle
7D
1.6%
1Y
6.8%

ALB: Future Stock Performance Will Depend On Sustained Lithium Price Recovery

Albemarle's analyst price target has increased significantly, reflecting a new consensus valuation of approximately $103 per share. Analysts cite improved lithium demand expectations, earlier achievement of higher average sales prices, and enhanced market fundamentals as key drivers behind the upward revision.
APD
US$251.09
Air Products and Chemicals
7D
-4.5%
1Y
-23.7%
SCCO
US$120.02
Southern Copper
7D
-9.1%
1Y
23.5%

SCCO: Delays At Tia Maria Will Likely Limit Upside Despite Sector Momentum

Southern Copper's analyst price target has been marginally revised down from $118.88 to $117.76, as analysts factor in a higher discount rate and recent shifts in commodity price forecasts. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reveals a wide range of analyst opinions on Southern Copper, highlighting both optimism regarding copper market dynamics and caution around execution and valuation challenges.
CLF
US$10.98
Cleveland-Cliffs
7D
4.5%
1Y
-7.6%

CLF: Future Partnerships And Auto Steel Advances Will Support Upside Momentum

The analyst price target for Cleveland-Cliffs has been lowered slightly, from $12.76 to $12.58. Analysts cite muted revenue growth expectations and continued margin pressures, despite recent volatility in the shares.
NUE
US$147.20
Nucor
7D
1.0%
1Y
-1.9%
LUD
US$9.62
Luda Technology Group
7D
71.5%
1Y
n/a
VMC
US$285.97
Vulcan Materials
7D
0.7%
1Y
1.7%
YDDL
US$5.18
One and one Green Technologies
7D
38.9%
1Y
n/a
SHW
US$328.01
Sherwin-Williams
7D
-3.2%
1Y
-14.4%

SHW: Market Rebound Will Drive an Upswing Following Recent Executive Changes

The analyst price target for Sherwin-Williams has increased modestly to approximately $386.52 from $378.43. Analysts cite a mixed outlook with incremental improvements in revenue growth expectations despite ongoing macroeconomic challenges.
LIN
US$408.51
Linde
7D
-4.7%
1Y
-10.2%

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$158.60
Agnico Eagle Mines
7D
-6.1%
1Y
89.8%

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.
NEM
US$82.00
Newmont
7D
-8.6%
1Y
89.3%

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.