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U.S. Materials Sector Analysis

UpdatedMay 06, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies447
  • 7D-0.2%
  • 3M-2.6%
  • 1Y30.8%
  • YTD10.7%

Over the last 7 days, the Materials industry has remained flat, although notably Corteva gained 6.3%. The past year has been better, since the industry has gained 31% in that time. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 16% per annum.

Sector Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Wed, 06 May 2026US$1.9tUS$854.7bUS$49.8b22.4x38.4x2.2x
Fri, 03 Apr 2026US$1.9tUS$845.8bUS$43.6b21x44.6x2.3x
Sun, 01 Mar 2026US$2.1tUS$845.4bUS$43.6b23.2x48.4x2.5x
Tue, 27 Jan 2026US$2.0tUS$853.7bUS$46.3b25.1x42.7x2.3x
Thu, 25 Dec 2025US$1.8tUS$853.0bUS$45.8b23.7x38.4x2.1x
Sat, 22 Nov 2025US$1.6tUS$852.7bUS$45.8b21.9x34.3x1.8x
Mon, 20 Oct 2025US$1.7tUS$835.8bUS$47.1b24x35.6x2x
Wed, 17 Sep 2025US$1.7tUS$838.3bUS$47.2b24.4x35.7x2x
Fri, 15 Aug 2025US$1.6tUS$838.2bUS$47.8b23.3x34.5x2x
Sun, 13 Jul 2025US$1.6tUS$832.9bUS$48.5b23.3x33.3x1.9x
Tue, 10 Jun 2025US$1.6tUS$852.8bUS$48.4b22.4x32.2x1.8x
Thu, 08 May 2025US$1.5tUS$852.6bUS$48.2b20.7x30.9x1.7x
Sat, 05 Apr 2025US$1.5tUS$863.9bUS$54.0b18.2x27.3x1.7x
Mon, 03 Mar 2025US$1.6tUS$868.7bUS$54.4b21.2x29x1.8x
Wed, 29 Jan 2025US$1.6tUS$872.7bUS$48.7b20.8x32.6x1.8x
Fri, 27 Dec 2024US$1.5tUS$876.0bUS$49.8b19.7x30.9x1.8x
Sun, 24 Nov 2024US$1.7tUS$876.0bUS$49.7b21.9x33.8x1.9x
Tue, 22 Oct 2024US$1.7tUS$875.1bUS$50.1b20.8x34.7x2x
Thu, 19 Sep 2024US$1.6tUS$870.7bUS$49.8b22x33x1.9x
Sat, 17 Aug 2024US$1.6tUS$870.8bUS$50.3b19.6x31.8x1.8x
Mon, 15 Jul 2024US$1.6tUS$866.4bUS$50.4b19.8x31.9x1.9x
Wed, 12 Jun 2024US$1.6tUS$871.2bUS$50.2b20.4x31.2x1.8x
Fri, 10 May 2024US$1.6tUS$871.5bUS$50.2b19.6x31.7x1.8x
Sun, 07 Apr 2024US$1.6tUS$880.1bUS$52.3b17.8x31x1.8x
Tue, 05 Mar 2024US$1.5tUS$880.0bUS$52.5b17.8x29x1.7x
Thu, 01 Feb 2024US$1.5tUS$902.8bUS$61.6b17.5x23.9x1.6x
Sat, 30 Dec 2023US$1.5tUS$906.1bUS$63.0b18.2x24x1.7x
Mon, 27 Nov 2023US$1.4tUS$908.1bUS$63.7b16.5x21.9x1.5x
Wed, 25 Oct 2023US$1.2tUS$893.6bUS$63.7b13.1x19.4x1.4x
Fri, 22 Sep 2023US$1.3tUS$889.8bUS$62.9b14.1x20.7x1.5x
Sun, 20 Aug 2023US$1.3tUS$887.3bUS$63.3b14x21.1x1.5x
Tue, 18 Jul 2023US$1.4tUS$936.3bUS$76.9b13.6x18.3x1.5x
Thu, 15 Jun 2023US$1.4tUS$937.0bUS$77.1b12.8x17.5x1.4x
Sat, 13 May 2023US$1.3tUS$934.7bUS$77.3b12.8x16.9x1.4x
Price to Earnings Ratio

16.9x


Total Market Cap: US$1.3tTotal Earnings: US$77.3bTotal Revenue: US$934.7bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Materials Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 32.9x202420252026
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 38.4x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 32.9x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 2.0x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 2.2x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Materials industry have declined 14% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 2.9% 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 Market1.81%
Materials-0.21%
Chemicals0.64%
Metals and Mining-0.41%
Basic Materials-1.34%
Packaging-2.47%
Paper and Forestry Products-5.64%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Paper and Forestry Products industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 13.8x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 35.5%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 60.8% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Metals and Mining industry, which is trading close to its 3-year average of 26.9x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Paper and Forestry Products industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 35% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 61% 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
CTVA CortevaUS$83.906.3%
+US$3.3b		34.3%PE47.2x
LYB LyondellBasell IndustriesUS$77.768.8%
+US$2.0b		39.1%PS0.8x
DOW DowUS$40.807.3%
+US$2.0b		41.7%PS0.7x
DD DuPont de NemoursUS$49.248.6%
+US$1.6b		-24.3%PE354.1x
NUE NucorUS$232.073.1%
+US$1.6b		98.6%PE22.7x

Latest News

CRH
US$112.50
CRH
7D
-1.7%
1Y
19.7%
DD
US$49.24
DuPont de Nemours
7D
8.6%
1Y
-24.3%
AEM
US$178.14
Agnico Eagle Mines
7D
-5.9%
1Y
49.5%
LIN
US$500.29
Linde
7D
-0.9%
1Y
11.3%
LYB
US$77.76
LyondellBasell Industries
7D
8.8%
1Y
39.1%
AU
US$90.90
AngloGold Ashanti
7D
-3.2%
1Y
106.3%

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STLD
US$237.46
Steel Dynamics
7D
4.6%
1Y
81.0%
IP
US$31.86
International Paper
7D
-6.3%
1Y
-28.3%
NUE
US$232.07
Nucor
7D
3.1%
1Y
98.6%
CTVA
US$83.90
Corteva
7D
6.3%
1Y
34.3%
BALL
US$57.11
Ball
7D
-7.0%
1Y
10.5%
MP
US$68.06
MP Materials
7D
10.3%
1Y
175.7%

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DOW
US$40.80
Dow
7D
7.3%
1Y
41.7%

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Dow's Analyst Price Target has increased from $29.94 to $42.94 as analysts factor in tighter polyethylene supply, potential margin support, a slightly lower discount rate, adjusted revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, and a modestly reduced future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a cluster of price target changes and rating shifts around Dow, with many tied to tighter polyethylene supply, higher energy prices and conflict driven disruptions in the Middle East and Strait of Hormuz.
SHW
US$312.46
Sherwin-Williams
7D
-3.6%
1Y
-11.4%

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ESI
US$43.99
Element Solutions
7D
13.4%
1Y
112.3%
ECL
US$257.65
Ecolab
7D
-3.5%
1Y
2.0%