The mining sector sector's megacaps are the most expensive

Within the mining sector, we see a low diversification of the 12-months returns. Since May last year the sector is around 9 percent lower. Among the winners we find United Company RUSAL, Alacer Gold and En+. Relatively big losses were for Nyrstar NV, Ferroglobe and Kore Potash.

Core figures mining sector

The winners in this sector are the megacaps, while microcaps are mostly among the less performers.

Lowest PE-ratios mining sector

Regarding the price/earnings-ratios we see a diversified palette. The megacaps are with the price/earnings-ratio of 658 the most expensive. The smallcaps are the cheapest and trade at 10 times the earnings per share. Tharisa, Duke Royalty and Ariana Resources are the stocks with the highest ratios. Stocks with the lowest ratios are Konsorcjum Stali SA, Auriant Mining AB and En+.

Highest dividend yields mining sector

The sector's average dividend yield is with 1,7 percent relatively high. Stocks now high dividend yields now are Eregli Demir ve Celik Fabrikalari TAS, AK Alrosa PAO and Iskenderun Demir ve Celik AS.

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