Silver Industry Overview
The Silver industry, part of the Basic Materials sector, includes 18 publicly traded companies with a combined market capitalization of $57.07B. The industry is led by First Majestic Silver Corp. (AG.TO), First Majestic Silver Corp. (AG), Discovery Silver Corp. (DSV.TO).
Among the 18 listed Silver companies, market capitalizations range from $13.84B (First Majestic Silver Corp.) down to $3.81B (Silvercorp Metals Inc.), highlighting the wide size disparity across the industry. The average market cap across the industry is $3.17B, reflecting a mix of established large-cap players and smaller growth-oriented companies.
Silver Industry Valuation
The Silver industry currently trades at an average price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 23.1. This moderate valuation reflects reasonable investor expectations for the sector's earnings growth. Note that some companies in the industry report no P/E ratio, typically because they are currently unprofitable or in early growth stages.
Silver Dividend Profile
4 out of 18 Silver companies (22%) currently pay dividends to shareholders. The average dividend yield across dividend-paying Silver stocks is 0.18%. Most Silver companies reinvest earnings into growth rather than paying dividends, which is typical for earlier-stage or high-growth industries.
Largest Silver Companies by Market Cap
| Company | Ticker | Market Cap | P/E Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Majestic Silver Corp. | AG.TO | $13.84B | 34.2 |
| First Majestic Silver Corp. | AG | $10.01B | 34.4 |
| Discovery Silver Corp. | DSV.TO | $6.77B | 22.6 |
| Endeavour Silver Corp. | EDR.TO | $3.92B | N/A |
| Silvercorp Metals Inc. | SVM.TO | $3.81B | N/A |
The table above shows the top 5 Silver companies ranked by market capitalization. P/E ratios reflect trailing twelve months earnings where available.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the largest Silver company? The largest Silver company by market capitalization is First Majestic Silver Corp. (AG.TO), valued at $13.84B. Use the full listing below to explore all Silver companies and compare their financials.
How many Silver stocks are there? There are 18 publicly traded Silver companies listed on major US exchanges, ranging from First Majestic Silver Corp. (AG.TO) to Silvercorp Metals Inc. (SVM.TO) by market capitalization. This directory spans 1 pages, with all companies sorted by market cap for easy comparison.
How many Silver stocks pay dividends? 4 of the 18 Silver companies (22%) currently distribute dividends. The average yield among payers is 0.18%. Dividend policies vary significantly across Silver companies — browse individual stock pages for the latest yield and payout details.
What is the average P/E ratio for Silver stocks? The average trailing P/E ratio for the Silver industry is 23.1x. Individual company valuations can vary widely — click through to any stock page for detailed valuation metrics.
Explore Silver Stocks on StockVS
StockVS provides detailed fundamental data, historical price charts, and side-by-side comparisons for all 18 Silver companies. Browse individual stock pages for in-depth analysis, or use our comparison tool to evaluate two Silver stocks head to head. All data is updated regularly to reflect the latest available financials.