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Australian (ASX) Chemicals Industry Analysis
UpdatedDec 10, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies27
- 7D-1.9%
- 3M10.6%
- 1Y11.3%
- YTD19.4%
Over the last 7 days, the Chemicals industry has dropped 1.9%, driven by pullbacks in Orica and Dyno Nobel of 1.1% and 2.1%, respectively. Meanwhile, Foresta Group Holding actually outperformed within the industry, gaining 28% in the last week. Over the past 12 months, the industry was up 11%. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 29% per annum.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 10 Dec 2025 | AU$20.1b | AU$16.2b | -AU$115,700,281.71 | 60x | -173.9x | 1.2x |
| Fri, 07 Nov 2025 | AU$19.4b | AU$17.5b | -AU$550,526,152.11 | 84.8x | -35.2x | 1.1x |
| Sun, 05 Oct 2025 | AU$19.4b | AU$17.5b | -AU$547,211,055.21 | 74x | -35.4x | 1.1x |
| Tue, 02 Sep 2025 | AU$19.1b | AU$17.5b | -AU$460,617,927.64 | 38.3x | -41.5x | 1.1x |
| Thu, 31 Jul 2025 | AU$19.0b | AU$17.5b | -AU$471,615,077.38 | 26.2x | -40.3x | 1.1x |
| Sat, 28 Jun 2025 | AU$17.2b | AU$17.5b | -AU$478,604,748.28 | 23.6x | -36x | 1x |
| Mon, 26 May 2025 | AU$17.1b | AU$17.5b | -AU$484,219,863.13 | 26.2x | -35.3x | 1x |
| Wed, 23 Apr 2025 | AU$15.0b | AU$17.2b | -AU$151,131,112.37 | 18.6x | -99.1x | 0.9x |
| Fri, 21 Mar 2025 | AU$17.3b | AU$17.1b | -AU$151,333,167.29 | 31.9x | -114.2x | 1x |
| Sun, 16 Feb 2025 | AU$17.6b | AU$17.1b | -AU$147,149,103.49 | 16.2x | -119.4x | 1x |
| Tue, 14 Jan 2025 | AU$17.4b | AU$17.1b | -AU$147,410,321.47 | 15.7x | -117.7x | 1x |
| Thu, 12 Dec 2024 | AU$18.5b | AU$17.1b | -AU$145,427,857.68 | 33.7x | -127.5x | 1.1x |
| Sat, 09 Nov 2024 | AU$18.4b | AU$16.9b | AU$195.8m | 34.6x | 94.2x | 1.1x |
| Mon, 07 Oct 2024 | AU$18.3b | AU$16.9b | AU$193.8m | 35.2x | 94.4x | 1.1x |
| Wed, 04 Sep 2024 | AU$18.1b | AU$16.9b | AU$173.4m | 25x | 104.2x | 1.1x |
| Fri, 02 Aug 2024 | AU$18.5b | AU$16.8b | AU$188.2m | 29.7x | 98.1x | 1.1x |
| Sun, 30 Jun 2024 | AU$18.2b | AU$16.8b | AU$188.2m | 30.2x | 96.9x | 1.1x |
| Tue, 28 May 2024 | AU$18.9b | AU$16.8b | AU$188.1m | 30.6x | 100.4x | 1.1x |
| Thu, 25 Apr 2024 | AU$18.6b | AU$17.6b | AU$496.6m | 25x | 37.4x | 1.1x |
| Sat, 23 Mar 2024 | AU$18.2b | AU$17.6b | AU$517.1m | 24.6x | 35.1x | 1x |
| Mon, 19 Feb 2024 | AU$17.3b | AU$17.6b | AU$555.9m | 21.4x | 31.2x | 1x |
| Wed, 17 Jan 2024 | AU$17.4b | AU$17.6b | AU$416.8m | 21.2x | 41.7x | 1x |
| Fri, 15 Dec 2023 | AU$17.4b | AU$17.6b | AU$429.5m | 20.9x | 40.5x | 1x |
| Sun, 12 Nov 2023 | AU$17.1b | AU$19.1b | AU$1.1b | 16.8x | 16.2x | 0.9x |
| Tue, 10 Oct 2023 | AU$17.1b | AU$19.2b | AU$1.0b | 18.8x | 16.6x | 0.9x |
| Thu, 07 Sep 2023 | AU$18.0b | AU$19.3b | AU$1.0b | 16.3x | 17.8x | 0.9x |
| Sat, 05 Aug 2023 | AU$18.4b | AU$19.2b | AU$1.0b | 20.9x | 17.9x | 1x |
| Mon, 03 Jul 2023 | AU$17.3b | AU$19.2b | AU$1.0b | 22.9x | 16.8x | 0.9x |
| Wed, 31 May 2023 | AU$18.5b | AU$19.2b | AU$1.0b | 23x | 18.2x | 1x |
| Fri, 28 Apr 2023 | AU$19.2b | AU$18.1b | AU$1.0b | 23.5x | 19.1x | 1.1x |
| Sun, 26 Mar 2023 | AU$18.3b | AU$18.1b | AU$998.8m | 22.9x | 18.3x | 1x |
| Tue, 21 Feb 2023 | AU$19.9b | AU$18.0b | AU$1.1b | 26.3x | 18.6x | 1.1x |
| Thu, 19 Jan 2023 | AU$20.1b | AU$18.0b | AU$1.1b | 26.3x | 18.4x | 1.1x |
| Sat, 17 Dec 2022 | AU$20.2b | AU$18.0b | AU$1.1b | 26.3x | 18.5x | 1.1x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
18.5x
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 1.2x.
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 3.5% per year, which is driving profits down.
Industry Trends
Which industries have driven the changes within the Australian Materials industry?
| AU Market | -0.026% | |
| Materials | 0.26% | |
| Chemicals | -1.89% | |
| Specialty Chemicals | -1.46% | |
| Commodity Chemicals | -1.60% | |
| Diversified Chemicals | -2.11% | |
| Fertilizers and Agricultural Chemicals | -4.59% | |
Industry PE
- Investors are most optimistic about the Commodity Chemicals industry even though it's trading below its 3-year average PE ratio of 423x.
- Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 28.7%, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FGH Foresta Group Holding | AU$0.041 | 28.1% +AU$25.1m | 355.6% | PB90x | |
| CP8 Canadian Phosphate | AU$0.075 | 33.9% +AU$5.8m | 188.5% | PS9x | |
| ZNO Zoono Group | AU$0.085 | 16.4% +AU$4.9m | 226.9% | PS31.7x | |
| FGR First Graphene | AU$0.071 | 6.0% +AU$3.5m | 149.1% | PS133.4x | |
| CG1 Carbonxt Group | AU$0.10 | 8.7% +AU$3.4m | 75.4% | PS2.6x |
