Is Now The Time To Put Master Drilling Group (JSE:MDI) On Your Watchlist?
Apr 03
Have your own idea? Try our Stock Screener
South African (JSE) Diversified Metals and Mining Industry Analysis
UpdatedApr 05, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies4
- 7D7.5%
- 3M19.4%
- 1Y87.6%
- YTDn/a
In the last week, the Diversified Metals and Mining industry is up 7.5%, with African Rainbow Minerals up 8.1%. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 88%. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 27% per annum.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the South African Diversified Metals and Mining Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 06 Apr 2026 | R50.4b | R19.2b | R2.0b | 5.1x | 24.9x | 2.6x |
| Wed, 04 Mar 2026 | R46.5b | R16.2b | R895.8m | 4.6x | 51.9x | 2.9x |
| Fri, 30 Jan 2026 | R55.2b | R16.0b | R836.2m | 82.2x | 66x | 3.4x |
| Sun, 28 Dec 2025 | R41.6b | R16.3b | R863.3m | 61.7x | 48.2x | 2.6x |
| Tue, 25 Nov 2025 | R35.5b | R16.5b | R884.3m | 52.3x | 40.1x | 2.2x |
| Thu, 23 Oct 2025 | R36.2b | R16.5b | R887.1m | 53.4x | 40.8x | 2.2x |
| Sat, 20 Sep 2025 | R35.8b | R16.5b | R884.7m | 52.9x | 40.5x | 2.2x |
| Mon, 18 Aug 2025 | R39.0b | R16.1b | R3.6b | 9.1x | 10.7x | 2.4x |
| Wed, 16 Jul 2025 | R38.2b | R16.2b | R3.6b | 9.2x | 10.5x | 2.4x |
| Fri, 13 Jun 2025 | R36.9b | R16.1b | R3.6b | 9.2x | 10.2x | 2.3x |
| Sun, 11 May 2025 | R33.6b | R16.2b | R3.6b | 8.1x | 9.2x | 2.1x |
| Tue, 08 Apr 2025 | R28.2b | R16.6b | R3.7b | 6.9x | 7.7x | 1.7x |
| Thu, 06 Mar 2025 | R29.8b | R16.2b | R3.3b | 10.2x | 9x | 1.8x |
| Sat, 01 Feb 2025 | R33.8b | R16.3b | R3.3b | 11.1x | 10.2x | 2.1x |
| Mon, 30 Dec 2024 | R31.3b | R16.3b | R3.3b | 10x | 9.4x | 1.9x |
| Wed, 27 Nov 2024 | R33.4b | R16.2b | R3.3b | 11x | 10.1x | 2.1x |
| Fri, 25 Oct 2024 | R37.5b | R16.0b | R3.3b | 11.8x | 11.3x | 2.3x |
| Sun, 22 Sep 2024 | R36.6b | R16.0b | R3.3b | 11.4x | 11.1x | 2.3x |
| Tue, 20 Aug 2024 | R39.2b | R16.0b | R5.3b | 6.2x | 7.4x | 2.4x |
| Thu, 18 Jul 2024 | R46.2b | R16.2b | R5.3b | 6.9x | 8.8x | 2.9x |
| Sat, 15 Jun 2024 | R43.9b | R16.2b | R5.3b | 6.8x | 8.3x | 2.7x |
| Mon, 13 May 2024 | R44.7b | R16.2b | R5.3b | 6.7x | 8.5x | 2.8x |
| Wed, 10 Apr 2024 | R35.8b | R16.2b | R5.3b | 5.9x | 6.8x | 2.2x |
| Fri, 08 Mar 2024 | R37.8b | R19.1b | R8.5b | 4.5x | 4.5x | 2x |
| Sun, 04 Feb 2024 | R37.5b | R19.2b | R8.5b | 4.4x | 4.4x | 2x |
| Tue, 02 Jan 2024 | R41.3b | R19.1b | R8.5b | 4.9x | 4.9x | 2.2x |
| Thu, 30 Nov 2023 | R37.2b | R19.1b | R8.5b | 4.5x | 4.4x | 1.9x |
| Sat, 28 Oct 2023 | R32.0b | R19.1b | R8.5b | 4.1x | 3.8x | 1.7x |
| Mon, 25 Sep 2023 | R34.1b | R19.1b | R8.5b | 4.4x | 4x | 1.8x |
| Wed, 23 Aug 2023 | R36.7b | R22.9b | R13.3b | 3.7x | 2.8x | 1.6x |
| Fri, 21 Jul 2023 | R41.0b | R22.7b | R13.3b | 3.7x | 3.1x | 1.8x |
| Sun, 18 Jun 2023 | R45.6b | R22.7b | R13.3b | 4.2x | 3.4x | 2x |
| Tue, 16 May 2023 | R47.2b | R22.9b | R13.3b | 4.3x | 3.5x | 2.1x |
| Thu, 13 Apr 2023 | R47.8b | R22.8b | R13.3b | 4.4x | 3.6x | 2.1x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
3.6x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are optimistic on the South African Diversified Metals and Mining industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
- The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 24.9x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 14.2x.
- The 3-year average PS ratio of 2.2x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 2.6x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Diversified Metals and Mining industry have declined 47% per year over the last three years,
- Revenues have also declined 5.5% per year.
- This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.
Industry Comparison
How does South African Diversified Metals and Mining compare with similar industries?
| ZA Market | 2.87% | |
| Materials | 9.25% | |
| Metals and Mining | 10.66% | |
| Diversified Metals and Mining | 7.54% | |
| Gold | 12.33% | |
| Precious Metals and Minerals | 9.94% | |
| Copper | 8.06% | |
| Aluminum | 7.34% | |
| Steel | 4.91% | |
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Top Stock Gainers and Losers
Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?
| Company | Last Price | 7D | 1Y | Valuation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARI African Rainbow Minerals | R243.14 | 8.1% +R3.6b | 93.7% | PE37x |