Top Australian Basic Materials Stocks
Comparison Results
Name | Sector | Price | Volume | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Dividend Yield | Analyst Consensus | Analyst Price Target | Smart Score | Article | Follow |
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 | Basic Materials | AU$160.95 | 2.15M | AU$224.15B | 14.71 | 3.54% | Hold | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | |||
 | Basic Materials | AU$3.90 | 6.55M | AU$18.08B | 40.48 | 2.38% | Strong Buy | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | |||
 | Basic Materials | AU$56.78 | 866.90K | AU$11.49B | 27.83 | ― | Moderate Buy | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | |||
 | Basic Materials | AU$57.54 | 6.53M | AU$300.47B | 19.70 | 3.34% | Hold | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | |||
 | Basic Materials | AU$6.65 | 2.18M | AU$5.20B | -24.17 | ― | Moderate Buy | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | |||
 | Basic Materials | AU$4.33 | 13.09M | AU$14.41B | -144.33 | ― | Moderate Buy | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | |||
 | Basic Materials | AU$18.87 | 4.76M | AU$58.07B | 10.63 | 6.47% | Moderate Sell | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | |||
 | Basic Materials | AU$19.24 | 2.36M | AU$28.58B | 16.30 | 2.84% | Moderate Buy | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | |||
 | ― | AU$23.35 | 106.79M | 20.82B | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | ||||||
 | ― | AU$28.19 | 7.26M | 8.92B | xxxxxxxxxxxxx |
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Performance Comparison
AU:FMG
Fortescue Metals Group Ltd
18.87
2.88
18.03%
AU:RIO
Rio Tinto Limited
160.95
54.68
51.46%
AU:NCM
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AU:S32
South32
3.90
1.13
40.54%
AU:MIN
Mineral Resources Limited
56.78
27.70
95.25%
AU:NST
Northern Star Resources Ltd
19.24
3.10
19.21%
AU:BHP
BHP Group Ltd
57.54
18.86
48.77%
AU:IGO
IGO
6.65
1.71
34.62%
AU:PLS
PLS Group
4.33
2.62
153.22%
AU:OZL
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Basic Materials Latest News
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Recent Analysts Ratings of Basic Materials Stocks
Most Recent Earnings of Basic Materials Stocks
Aug 24, 2026TBA
AU$58.07B
AU$0.77
AU$12.01B
-0.23
10.63
Jul 29, 2026TBA
AU$224.15B
AU$5.95
AU$44.13B
-1.43
14.71
Aug 27, 2026TBA
AU$11.49B
AU$1.72
AU$3.07B
<0.01
27.83
Aug 20, 2026TBA
AU$28.58B
AU$0.65
AU$1.21B
0.16
16.31
Aug 17, 2026After Close
AU$300.47B
AU$1.92
AU$43.41B
0.96
19.70
Aug 27, 2026TBA
AU$5.20B
AU$0.27
AU$76.00M
<0.01
-24.17
Aug 31, 2026TBA
AU$14.41B
AU$0.16
AU$691.50M
0.12
-144.33
Aug 27, 2026TBA
AU$18.08B
AU$0.16
AU$4.54B
-0.20
40.48
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Basic Materials - FAQ
Which Basic Materials stocks have a "Strong Buy" analyst rating?
These Basic Materials stocks currently have a "Strong Buy" analyst rating consensus:
South32 - Strong Buy, based on 10 analyst ratings, 9 Buy, 1 Hold, and 0 Sell.
Are Basic Materials stocks overpriced?
Rio Tinto Limited's stock price is currently AU$160.95, and its average 12-month price target is AU$172.20.
South32's stock price is currently AU$3.90, and its average 12-month price target is AU$4.87.
Mineral Resources Limited's stock price is currently AU$56.78, and its average 12-month price target is AU$69.31.
BHP Group Ltd's stock price is currently AU$57.54, and its average 12-month price target is AU$59.25.
IGO's stock price is currently AU$6.65, and its average 12-month price target is AU$8.62.
PLS Group's stock price is currently AU$4.33, and its average 12-month price target is AU$5.73.
Fortescue Metals Group Ltd's stock price is currently AU$18.87, and its average 12-month price target is AU$18.98.
Northern Star Resources Ltd's stock price is currently AU$19.24, and its average 12-month price target is AU$25.40.
's stock price is currently AU$23.35, and its average 12-month price target is N/A.
's stock price is currently AU$28.19, and its average 12-month price target is N/A.
Which Basic Materials stocks pay dividends?
Rio Tinto Limited does not currently pay dividends.
South32 does not currently pay dividends.
Mineral Resources Limited does not currently pay dividends.
BHP Group Ltd does not currently pay dividends.
IGO does not currently pay dividends.
PLS Group does not currently pay dividends.
Fortescue Metals Group Ltd does not currently pay dividends.
Northern Star Resources Ltd does not currently pay dividends.
does not currently pay dividends.
does not currently pay dividends.