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| # | Ticker | Company | MoonshotScore | Price | Change | Market Cap | P/E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AU | AngloGold Ashanti plc | 99 | $94.92 | +0.76% | $48.0B | 12.64 |
| 2 | SSRM | SSR Mining Inc. | 99 | $33.27 | -0.45% | $6.9B | 25.80 |
| 3 | NEM | Newmont Corporation | 98 | $115.56 | +0.78% | $122.0B | 14.54 |
| 4 | ACA | Arcosa, Inc. | 74 | $146.50 | 0.00% | $7.2B | 14.65 |
| 5 | PPG | PPG Industries, Inc. | 71 | $105.15 | +0.46% | $23.4B | 14.98 |
| 6 | CF | CF Industries Holdings, Inc. | 98 | $115.01 | +0.41% | $17.7B | 8.42 |
| 7 | AA | Alcoa Corporation | 60 | $41.95 | -0.26% | $11.1B | 8.66 |
| 8 | RGLD | Royal Gold, Inc. | 89 | $234.64 | +0.99% | $19.9B | 25.59 |
| 9 | CTVA | Corteva, Inc. | 68 | $11.92 | -5.17% | $8.0B | 7.89 |
| 10 | SCCO | Southern Copper Corporation | 98 | $205.54 | +3.17% | $171.0B | 30.07 |
| 11 | AWI | Armstrong World Industries, Inc. | 86 | $163.12 | +0.27% | $6.9B | 21.99 |
| 12 | CDE | Coeur Mining, Inc. | 81 | $17.66 | +0.57% | $18.2B | 14.02 |
| 13 | SPXC | SPX Technologies, Inc. | 67 | $173.09 | +1.99% | $8.7B | 30.74 |
| 14 | VMC | Vulcan Materials Company | 63 | $243.06 | -0.38% | $31.5B | 28.60 |
| 15 | CRS | Carpenter Technology Corporation | 82 | $388.47 | +1.25% | $19.3B | 36.68 |
| 16 | FCX | Freeport-McMoRan Inc. | 75 | $72.04 | +3.98% | $104.0B | 35.49 |
| 17 | SSD | Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. | 85 | $173.56 | +0.56% | $7.1B | 18.76 |
| 18 | HL | Hecla Mining Company | 96 | $17.20 | +1.18% | $11.5B | 34.56 |
Where valuation pressure is clustering
Share of the 18 listed stocks by sector (snapshot 2026-10-04).
What the numbers show
- AU (AngloGold Ashanti plc) ranks first on this list, ranked by PEG ratio.
- 14 of the 18 stocks listed have a MoonshotScore of 70 or higher.
- By MoonshotScore band: 11 Exceptional (80-100), 5 Strong (65-79), 2 Fair (45-64).
- AU (AngloGold Ashanti plc) has the highest MoonshotScore on the list: 99 (Exceptional).
- When the list was built (2026-10-04), the median market cap of the 18 stocks with a reported market cap was $17.9B; the largest was SCCO at $171.5B.
- 18 of the 18 stocks have a positive trailing P/E; the median among them is 23.9.
- PEG ratios on this list range from 0.08 to 4.28.
Disclaimer
“MoonshotScore rates a US-listed stock 0 to 100 using five sector-relative pillars. Higher means stronger numbers across business quality, safety, valuation, growth and momentum. Eligible common stocks and ADRs only; funds, ETFs, warrants, units, SPACs, preferreds, and notes carry none. It is built for education and deeper due diligence, not financial advice.”
Questions worth resolving before acting on the screen
How many Materials stocks are on this list?
18 US-listed Materials stocks as of 2026-10-04, out of 43 that passed the sector screen.
Which Materials stock ranks first on this list?
AU (AngloGold Ashanti plc) ranks first, ranked by PEG ratio. Its MoonshotScore is 99 (Exceptional).
How many stocks on this list have a MoonshotScore of 70 or higher?
14 of the 18 stocks listed have a MoonshotScore of 70 or higher.
Which stock on this list has the largest market cap?
SCCO (Southern Copper Corporation), at $171.5B as of 2026-10-04.
How is this list ordered?
It is ordered by PEG ratio, lowest first, after requiring a PEG ratio above 0 and below 5. The MoonshotScore is shown for reference and is not the sort key.
When was this list last updated?
The list was built from FMP data as of 2026-10-04; MoonshotScores as of 2026-10-04. The table's price, day change and market-cap columns show the latest FMP quote when one is available, dated in the table caption.