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U.S. Materials Sector Analysis

UpdatedNov 14, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies442
  • 7D0.8%
  • 3M-0.1%
  • 1Y1.4%
  • YTD10.3%

Over the last 7 days, the Materials industry has remained flat, although notably AngloGold Ashanti gained 7.1%. In line with that, the industry has also been flat over the past 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
Tue, 18 Nov 2025US$1.7tUS$852.3bUS$46.0b22.3x36.1x1.9x
Thu, 16 Oct 2025US$1.7tUS$835.7bUS$47.0b24.3x36.3x2x
Sat, 13 Sep 2025US$1.7tUS$838.0bUS$47.2b24x35.9x2x
Mon, 11 Aug 2025US$1.6tUS$836.8bUS$48.0b22.3x33.5x1.9x
Wed, 09 Jul 2025US$1.6tUS$835.7bUS$48.4b23x33.2x1.9x
Fri, 06 Jun 2025US$1.6tUS$852.8bUS$48.5b21.5x32.2x1.8x
Sun, 04 May 2025US$1.5tUS$852.4bUS$49.2b21x30.5x1.8x
Tue, 01 Apr 2025US$1.5tUS$869.0bUS$53.9b20.1x28.2x1.8x
Thu, 27 Feb 2025US$1.6tUS$869.1bUS$54.8b21.6x28.9x1.8x
Sat, 25 Jan 2025US$1.6tUS$873.4bUS$49.2b21.4x32.5x1.8x
Mon, 23 Dec 2024US$1.5tUS$876.0bUS$49.8b19.3x30.7x1.7x
Wed, 20 Nov 2024US$1.6tUS$877.5bUS$50.1b20.8x32.8x1.9x
Fri, 18 Oct 2024US$1.7tUS$875.1bUS$50.4b22.4x34.2x2x
Sun, 15 Sep 2024US$1.6tUS$870.7bUS$49.8b21.2x32.6x1.9x
Tue, 13 Aug 2024US$1.6tUS$870.9bUS$50.3b20.1x31.1x1.8x
Thu, 11 Jul 2024US$1.5tUS$854.0bUS$49.6b19.2x30.7x1.8x
Sat, 08 Jun 2024US$1.6tUS$871.3bUS$50.2b21.4x31.6x1.8x
Mon, 06 May 2024US$1.6tUS$872.6bUS$50.7b18.1x31x1.8x
Wed, 03 Apr 2024US$1.6tUS$880.2bUS$52.3b18x30.9x1.8x
Fri, 01 Mar 2024US$1.5tUS$879.0bUS$52.3b17.7x28.5x1.7x
Sun, 28 Jan 2024US$1.5tUS$903.8bUS$62.0b17.6x23.5x1.6x
Tue, 26 Dec 2023US$1.5tUS$906.1bUS$63.0b18.6x23.9x1.7x
Thu, 23 Nov 2023US$1.4tUS$908.1bUS$63.7b16.5x21.7x1.5x
Sat, 21 Oct 2023US$1.3tUS$893.5bUS$63.7b12.9x19.6x1.4x
Mon, 18 Sep 2023US$1.3tUS$889.8bUS$62.9b13.8x21.4x1.5x
Wed, 16 Aug 2023US$1.4tUS$887.6bUS$63.2b13.9x21.4x1.5x
Fri, 14 Jul 2023US$1.4tUS$936.3bUS$76.9b13.6x18.4x1.5x
Sun, 11 Jun 2023US$1.3tUS$936.9bUS$77.2b13x17.2x1.4x
Tue, 09 May 2023US$1.3tUS$934.7bUS$78.2b12.6x17.1x1.4x
Thu, 06 Apr 2023US$1.3tUS$952.4bUS$86.6b12.1x15.6x1.4x
Sat, 04 Mar 2023US$1.4tUS$952.7bUS$88.7b12.4x16.2x1.5x
Mon, 30 Jan 2023US$1.4tUS$962.3bUS$92.2b12.4x15.4x1.5x
Wed, 28 Dec 2022US$1.3tUS$967.3bUS$95.5b11.2x13.8x1.4x
Fri, 25 Nov 2022US$1.4tUS$966.9bUS$95.6b10.6x14.4x1.4x
Price to Earnings Ratio

14.4x


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 28.7x202320242025
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 36.1x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 28.7x.
  • 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-0.39%
Materials0.78%
Metals and Mining2.02%
Chemicals0.83%
Packaging-0.59%
Paper and Forestry Products-2.01%
Basic Materials-2.39%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Chemicals industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 36.3x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 22.3%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 2.1% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Paper and Forestry Products industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 30% 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
AU AngloGold AshantiUS$79.397.1%
+US$2.7b		219.9%PE17.8x
ALB AlbemarleUS$115.1411.2%
+US$1.4b		10.7%PS2.7x
LIN LindeUS$423.390.6%
+US$1.3b		-5.6%PE27.9x
NUE NucorUS$147.783.6%
+US$1.1b		0.4%PE20.5x
CLF Cleveland-CliffsUS$10.734.0%
+US$1.0b		-4.5%PS0.3x

Latest News

SEE
US$43.28
Sealed Air
7D
17.4%
1Y
23.8%
MLM
US$596.44
Martin Marietta Materials
7D
-3.3%
1Y
2.5%
IFF
US$65.88
International Flavors & Fragrances
7D
4.9%
1Y
-23.9%

IFF: Future Sector Outperformance Will Be Driven By 2026 Growth Potential

Analysts have modestly adjusted their price targets for International Flavors & Fragrances, with a slight overall decrease reflecting mixed expectations for sector growth, macroeconomic headwinds, and shifting risk assessments. The consensus is moving lower by a few dollars per share.
SW
US$34.29
Smurfit Westrock
7D
-3.4%
1Y
-35.8%

SW: Future Index Moves And Margin Strength Will Drive Share Price Momentum

Analysts have slightly reduced their price target for Smurfit Westrock from $55.90 to $54.57, citing updated forecasts for the company's growth, margins, and risk profile. What's in the News Reported $58 million impairment charges for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, a significant increase from $2 million a year ago (Key Developments) Added to the FTSE All-World Index (NYSE: SW) (Key Developments) Dropped from the FTSE All-World Index (LSE: SWR) (Key Developments) Valuation Changes Consensus Analyst Price Target has decreased slightly from $55.90 to $54.57.
NUE
US$147.78
Nucor
7D
3.6%
1Y
0.4%
ALB
US$115.14
Albemarle
7D
11.2%
1Y
10.7%
VMC
US$280.58
Vulcan Materials
7D
-4.2%
1Y
0.7%
FCX
US$40.16
Freeport-McMoRan
7D
-1.9%
1Y
-7.8%
SHW
US$332.18
Sherwin-Williams
7D
-3.0%
1Y
-11.5%

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.
AU
US$79.39
AngloGold Ashanti
7D
7.1%
1Y
219.9%
CLF
US$10.73
Cleveland-Cliffs
7D
4.0%
1Y
-4.5%
LIN
US$423.39
Linde
7D
0.6%
1Y
-5.6%

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.
CRH
US$109.57
CRH
7D
-3.9%
1Y
10.0%
MP
US$58.64
MP Materials
7D
-8.6%
1Y
219.6%
SCCO
US$130.69
Southern Copper
7D
-5.5%
1Y
33.0%
LYB
US$45.30
LyondellBasell Industries
7D
5.9%
1Y
-45.6%

LYB: Future Profitability Will Benefit From Rebound in Catalyst Demand

The average analyst price target for LyondellBasell Industries has been reduced by $2 to $55. This change reflects more cautious expectations amid ongoing weakness in commodity markets and softer seasonal demand.