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Sectors
Materials

Materials

NZX Listed Companies

10
Companies
$6.5B
Total Market Cap

All Companies in Materials

FBU
Fletcher Building
Fletcher Building is New Zealand's largest listed building products manufacturer and construction company, operating across building materials, construction, residential development, and infrastructure projects.
$3569M
Market Cap
VSL
Vulcan Steel Limited
Vulcan Steel is Australasia's leading independent distributor and processor of steel and metals, serving construction, manufacturing, and mining sectors.
$1136M
Market Cap
SMI
Santana Minerals Ltd
Santana Minerals is a gold exploration and development company with projects in Chile, focused on discovering and developing gold deposits.
$982M
Market Cap

Frequently Asked Questions About NZX Materials Sector

MKR
Manuka Resources Limited
Manuka Resources is a gold and mineral sands producer operating the Coromandel Gold Project and South Island mineral sands operations in New Zealand.
$243M
Market Cap
RGI
Rua Gold Inc
Rua Gold is a gold exploration company strategically focused on New Zealand. The company controls the Reefton Gold District as the dominant landholder in the Reefton Goldfield on the South Island (120,000+ hectares), and the Glamorgan Project in the North Island's Hauraki district. Dual-listed on TSX (RUA) and NZX (RGI).
$220M
Market Cap
IKE
ikeGPS Group Limited
ikeGPS provides mobile measurement solutions and data capture software for the global utilities and infrastructure sectors, enabling efficient field measurement of power lines, telecommunications, and construction projects.
$190M
Market Cap
STU
Steel & Tube Holdings Limited
Steel & Tube Holdings distributes steel products, roofing, piping, and building materials across New Zealand, serving construction, infrastructure, and manufacturing sectors.
$92M
Market Cap
MEX
Minerals Exploration Limited
Minerals Exploration Limited (formerly Uvre Limited) is a dual-listed gold exploration company with a portfolio of under-explored gold mining projects in New Zealand. The flagship Waitekauri project is located 8km from OceanaGold's Waihi Mine. The company also holds uranium projects in South Australia.
$36M
Market Cap
TCM
Taiko Critical Minerals Limited
Taiko Critical Minerals Limited is a developer and producer of high value-add critical minerals with a focus on ilmenite, zircon and garnet, implementing a mine-to-market strategy on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand.
UVA
Uvre Limited

What companies are in the NZX Materials sector?

The NZX Materials sector includes 10 listed companies with a combined market capitalization of approximately $6.5 billion. These companies represent New Zealand's publicly-traded businesses operating in materials industries.

How is the Materials sector performing?

Performance metrics for the Materials sector are calculated based on individual company stock returns. Visit individual company pages to view detailed performance data, governance scores, and financial analysis.

How do I compare companies in the Materials sector?

You can compare Materials companies on NZXplorer by reviewing key metrics including market capitalization, 1-year stock returns, governance risk scores (GRS), board independence, shareholder support levels, and financial performance. Each company page provides comprehensive governance data, director information, substantial shareholder analysis, and ESG metrics to help you make informed investment decisions.

What governance information is available for Materials companies?

NZXplorer provides comprehensive governance data for all NZX-listed Materials companies including: board composition and independence levels, director biographies and tenure, committee structures, director and executive remuneration, substantial shareholder holdings, AGM voting results and shareholder support scores, insider trading activity, and Governance Risk Scores (GRS v2.0) that evaluate executive remuneration, board structure, shareholder rights, board effectiveness, audit quality, and remuneration disclosure.

What is market capitalization and why does it matter?

Market capitalization (market cap) is the total value of a company's outstanding shares, calculated by multiplying the share price by the number of shares. It represents what the market believes the company is worth. The Materials sector has a combined market cap of $6.5 billion across 10companies. Market cap helps investors understand company size and classify stocks as large-cap (typically >$1B), mid-cap ($300M-$1B), or small-cap (<$300M), with each category having different risk-return profiles and liquidity characteristics.

How can I track substantial shareholders in Materials companies?

NZXplorer tracks all substantial shareholder disclosures for Materials companies as required by NZX rules. Substantial shareholders are entities holding 5% or more of voting rights and must disclose their holdings publicly. You can view current substantial shareholders, their voting percentages, recent changes in holdings, and historical disclosure dates on each company's page. This information helps you understand ownership concentration, potential control dynamics, and significant stakeholder interests in Materials companies.