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Australian (ASX) Chemicals Industry Analysis
UpdatedFeb 16, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies27
- 7D1.3%
- 3M1.7%
- 1Y22.9%
- YTD1.7%
The Chemicals industry is up 1.3% in the last week, with Calix up 12%. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 23%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 25% annually.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the Australian Chemicals Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 16 Feb 2026 | AU$21.2b | AU$15.7b | -AU$107,226,262.23 | 49.3x | -197.8x | 1.3x |
| Wed, 14 Jan 2026 | AU$22.0b | AU$15.7b | -AU$107,328,792.33 | 46.3x | -204.9x | 1.4x |
| Fri, 12 Dec 2025 | AU$19.8b | AU$16.2b | -AU$115,700,246.44 | 50.1x | -171x | 1.2x |
| Sun, 09 Nov 2025 | AU$19.3b | AU$17.5b | -AU$550,518,173.29 | 84.6x | -35.1x | 1.1x |
| Tue, 07 Oct 2025 | AU$19.3b | AU$17.5b | -AU$547,206,523.26 | 73.5x | -35.3x | 1.1x |
| Thu, 04 Sep 2025 | AU$18.7b | AU$17.5b | -AU$506,113,657.01 | 55.7x | -36.9x | 1.1x |
| Sat, 02 Aug 2025 | AU$18.8b | AU$17.5b | -AU$471,635,943.18 | 24.9x | -39.8x | 1.1x |
| Mon, 30 Jun 2025 | AU$17.2b | AU$17.5b | -AU$478,615,339.85 | 23.6x | -36x | 1x |
| Wed, 28 May 2025 | AU$17.1b | AU$17.5b | -AU$484,280,092.27 | 26x | -35.4x | 1x |
| Fri, 25 Apr 2025 | AU$15.6b | AU$17.2b | -AU$151,125,163.59 | 18.4x | -103.5x | 0.9x |
| Sun, 23 Mar 2025 | AU$17.3b | AU$17.2b | -AU$148,334,901.54 | 19.1x | -116.4x | 1x |
| Tue, 18 Feb 2025 | AU$17.6b | AU$17.1b | -AU$147,130,683.38 | 16.6x | -119.5x | 1x |
| Thu, 16 Jan 2025 | AU$17.5b | AU$17.1b | -AU$147,345,211.44 | 15.6x | -118.7x | 1x |
| Sat, 14 Dec 2024 | AU$18.2b | AU$17.1b | -AU$145,375,648.73 | 33.1x | -125.5x | 1.1x |
| Mon, 11 Nov 2024 | AU$18.5b | AU$16.9b | AU$195.8m | 34.6x | 94.3x | 1.1x |
| Wed, 09 Oct 2024 | AU$18.3b | AU$16.9b | AU$193.8m | 34.5x | 94.4x | 1.1x |
| Fri, 06 Sep 2024 | AU$18.0b | AU$16.9b | AU$173.4m | 25.2x | 103.6x | 1.1x |
| Sun, 04 Aug 2024 | AU$18.3b | AU$16.8b | AU$188.2m | 29.6x | 97.2x | 1.1x |
| Tue, 02 Jul 2024 | AU$18.2b | AU$16.8b | AU$188.2m | 30.1x | 96.5x | 1.1x |
| Thu, 30 May 2024 | AU$18.5b | AU$16.8b | AU$188.1m | 30.6x | 98.3x | 1.1x |
| Sat, 27 Apr 2024 | AU$18.2b | AU$17.6b | AU$496.6m | 24.4x | 36.6x | 1x |
| Mon, 25 Mar 2024 | AU$18.2b | AU$17.6b | AU$517.2m | 24.6x | 35.1x | 1x |
| Wed, 21 Feb 2024 | AU$17.4b | AU$17.6b | AU$556.6m | 22x | 31.3x | 1x |
| Fri, 19 Jan 2024 | AU$17.3b | AU$17.6b | AU$416.8m | 21.1x | 41.4x | 1x |
| Sun, 17 Dec 2023 | AU$17.9b | AU$17.6b | AU$429.5m | 20.8x | 41.6x | 1x |
| Tue, 14 Nov 2023 | AU$17.1b | AU$17.8b | AU$479.1m | 21.4x | 35.6x | 1x |
| Thu, 12 Oct 2023 | AU$17.4b | AU$19.2b | AU$1.0b | 19x | 16.9x | 0.9x |
| Sat, 09 Sep 2023 | AU$18.1b | AU$19.3b | AU$1.0b | 17.4x | 17.9x | 0.9x |
| Mon, 07 Aug 2023 | AU$18.4b | AU$19.2b | AU$1.0b | 20.9x | 17.9x | 1x |
| Wed, 05 Jul 2023 | AU$17.5b | AU$19.2b | AU$1.0b | 23.1x | 16.9x | 0.9x |
| Fri, 02 Jun 2023 | AU$18.2b | AU$19.2b | AU$1.0b | 23.3x | 17.9x | 0.9x |
| Sun, 30 Apr 2023 | AU$19.3b | AU$18.1b | AU$1.0b | 23.3x | 19.2x | 1.1x |
| Tue, 28 Mar 2023 | AU$18.6b | AU$18.1b | AU$998.9m | 22.9x | 18.6x | 1x |
| Thu, 23 Feb 2023 | AU$19.8b | AU$18.0b | AU$1.1b | 25.6x | 18.7x | 1.1x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
18.7x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are optimistic on the Australian Chemicals industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
- The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.0x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.3x.
Past Earnings Growth
- Total earnings for the Chemicals industry have declined over the last three years, with the industry now making a loss overall.
- Revenues have also declined 4.4% per year, which is driving profits down.
Industry Trends
Which industries have driven the changes within the Australian Materials industry?
| AU Market | 2.05% | |
| Materials | 4.54% | |
| Chemicals | 1.26% | |
| Diversified Chemicals | 1.88% | |
| Commodity Chemicals | 1.86% | |
| Specialty Chemicals | -1.01% | |
| Fertilizers and Agricultural Chemicals | -8.69% | |
Industry PE
- Investors are most optimistic about the Commodity Chemicals industry even though it's trading below its 3-year average PE ratio of 433x.
- Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 25.0%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 69.1% per year.
Forecasted Growth
- Analysts are most optimistic on the Fertilizers and Agricultural Chemicals industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 91% over the next 5 years.
- In contrast, the Diversified Chemicals industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 15% per year over the next few years.
Top Stock Gainers and Losers
Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?
| Company | Last Price | 7D | 1Y | Valuation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CXL Calix | AU$1.66 | 12.2% +AU$38.8m | 210.3% | PS12.7x | |
| HZR Hazer Group | AU$0.44 | 3.5% +AU$4.0m | 25.7% | PS14.4x | |
| ADO AnteoTech | AU$0.014 | 7.7% +AU$3.0m | -22.2% | PS43x |
