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U.S. Materials Sector Analysis
UpdatedAug 25, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies422
- 7D2.4%
- 3M9.4%
- 1Y3.5%
- YTD13.7%
The Materials industry is up 2.4% in the last week, with Sherwin-Williams up 3.9%. During this same period, the MP Materials underperformed, falling 6.0%. In the last 12 months, the industry was up 3.5%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 18% annually.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 26 Aug 2025 | US$1.7t | US$838.0b | US$47.3b | 23.9x | 35.2x | 2x |
| Thu, 24 Jul 2025 | US$1.6t | US$830.3b | US$47.5b | 23.4x | 34.2x | 2x |
| Sat, 21 Jun 2025 | US$1.5t | US$837.5b | US$48.5b | 21.4x | 31.6x | 1.8x |
| Mon, 19 May 2025 | US$1.6t | US$866.1b | US$49.9b | 21.3x | 31.4x | 1.8x |
| Wed, 16 Apr 2025 | US$1.5t | US$863.9b | US$54.3b | 18.9x | 26.9x | 1.7x |
| Fri, 14 Mar 2025 | US$1.5t | US$867.8b | US$54.2b | 21.3x | 28x | 1.7x |
| Sun, 09 Feb 2025 | US$1.6t | US$870.0b | US$48.5b | 20.9x | 33x | 1.8x |
| Tue, 07 Jan 2025 | US$1.5t | US$875.9b | US$49.4b | 19.1x | 30.4x | 1.7x |
| Thu, 05 Dec 2024 | US$1.7t | US$876.1b | US$49.7b | 21.3x | 33.9x | 1.9x |
| Sat, 02 Nov 2024 | US$1.7t | US$879.8b | US$50.2b | 20.2x | 33x | 1.9x |
| Mon, 30 Sep 2024 | US$1.7t | US$870.8b | US$49.7b | 21.7x | 34.5x | 2x |
| Wed, 28 Aug 2024 | US$1.6t | US$870.2b | US$49.9b | 21.2x | 33x | 1.9x |
| Fri, 26 Jul 2024 | US$1.6t | US$866.7b | US$50.9b | 20.3x | 31.1x | 1.8x |
| Sun, 23 Jun 2024 | US$1.6t | US$870.9b | US$50.1b | 20.2x | 30.9x | 1.8x |
| Tue, 21 May 2024 | US$1.6t | US$871.5b | US$50.3b | 21.8x | 32.4x | 1.9x |
| Thu, 18 Apr 2024 | US$1.6t | US$879.9b | US$52.3b | 16.7x | 29.8x | 1.8x |
| Sat, 16 Mar 2024 | US$1.6t | US$880.5b | US$52.5b | 17.1x | 29.7x | 1.8x |
| Mon, 12 Feb 2024 | US$1.4t | US$875.6b | US$60.5b | 18.4x | 23.8x | 1.6x |
| Wed, 10 Jan 2024 | US$164.3t | US$905.8b | US$63.3b | 18x | 2594.7x | 181.4x |
| Fri, 08 Dec 2023 | US$1.4t | US$906.1b | US$63.4b | 16.8x | 22x | 1.5x |
| Sun, 05 Nov 2023 | US$1.3t | US$911.0b | US$61.7b | 13.8x | 21.8x | 1.5x |
| Tue, 03 Oct 2023 | US$1.3t | US$894.1b | US$63.5b | 13.5x | 20.6x | 1.5x |
| Thu, 31 Aug 2023 | US$1.4t | US$887.4b | US$63.3b | 14.6x | 21.7x | 1.5x |
| Sat, 29 Jul 2023 | US$1.4t | US$916.1b | US$70.7b | 14.1x | 20.2x | 1.6x |
| Mon, 26 Jun 2023 | US$1.3t | US$936.7b | US$76.8b | 12.5x | 17.3x | 1.4x |
| Wed, 24 May 2023 | US$1.3t | US$934.6b | US$77.1b | 12.8x | 16.8x | 1.4x |
| Fri, 21 Apr 2023 | US$1.4t | US$951.2b | US$87.0b | 12.3x | 15.8x | 1.4x |
| Sun, 19 Mar 2023 | US$1.3t | US$952.4b | US$88.3b | 11.4x | 14.5x | 1.3x |
| Tue, 14 Feb 2023 | US$1.4t | US$953.7b | US$90.6b | 11.4x | 15.5x | 1.5x |
| Thu, 12 Jan 2023 | US$1.4t | US$967.7b | US$95.5b | 11.6x | 14.6x | 1.4x |
| Sat, 10 Dec 2022 | US$1.3t | US$967.2b | US$95.6b | 11.1x | 14.1x | 1.4x |
| Mon, 07 Nov 2022 | US$1.3t | US$963.2b | US$97.1b | 11.1x | 13.1x | 1.3x |
| Wed, 05 Oct 2022 | US$1.2t | US$954.8b | US$102.9b | 10.6x | 12x | 1.3x |
| Fri, 02 Sep 2022 | US$1.3t | US$954.3b | US$102.9b | 11.2x | 12.2x | 1.3x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
12.2x
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 35.2x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 26.9x.
- The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.8x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 2.0x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Materials industry have declined 23% 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 Market | 0.47% | |
| Materials | 2.43% | |
| Packaging | 4.21% | |
| Paper and Forestry Products | 2.56% | |
| Chemicals | 2.55% | |
| Metals and Mining | 1.98% | |
| Basic Materials | 1.49% | |
Industry PE
- Investors are most optimistic about the Paper and Forestry Products industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 25.6x.
- Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 19.2%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 19.7% 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 22.2x.
Forecasted Growth
- Analysts are most optimistic on the Chemicals industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 21% 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 12% 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHW Sherwin-Williams | US$372.93 | 3.9% +US$3.5b | 3.4% | PE36.4x | |
| APD Air Products and Chemicals | US$299.30 | 3.9% +US$2.5b | 7.4% | PE42.4x | |
| FCX Freeport-McMoRan | US$43.28 | 3.7% +US$2.2b | -4.2% | PE32.4x | |
| NEM Newmont | US$70.77 | 2.6% +US$1.9b | 35.4% | PE12.5x | |
| AEM Agnico Eagle Mines | US$137.26 | 2.8% +US$1.9b | 66.7% | PE23.3x |
