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Australian (ASX) Commodity Chemicals Industry Analysis
UpdatedDec 21, 2024
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies8
- 7D-5.2%
- 3M-6.0%
- 1Y-1.4%
- YTDn/a
Over the last 7 days, the Commodity Chemicals industry has dropped 4.3%, driven by Orica declining 5.7%. As for the longer term, the industry's performance has been flat for the past year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 10% annually.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the Australian Commodity Chemicals Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 21 Dec 2024 | AU$9.5b | AU$7.9b | AU$448.2m | 32.7x | 21.1x | 1.2x |
| Mon, 18 Nov 2024 | AU$10.3b | AU$7.9b | AU$448.2m | 30.4x | 22.9x | 1.3x |
| Wed, 16 Oct 2024 | AU$10.6b | AU$7.8b | AU$434.2m | 34.2x | 24.4x | 1.4x |
| Fri, 13 Sep 2024 | AU$10.1b | AU$7.8b | AU$434.2m | 30.3x | 23.2x | 1.3x |
| Sun, 11 Aug 2024 | AU$9.9b | AU$7.8b | AU$440.6m | 17x | 22.5x | 1.3x |
| Tue, 09 Jul 2024 | AU$9.9b | AU$7.8b | AU$440.6m | 16.6x | 22.4x | 1.3x |
| Thu, 06 Jun 2024 | AU$10.2b | AU$7.8b | AU$440.6m | 17.5x | 23.2x | 1.3x |
| Sat, 04 May 2024 | AU$10.0b | AU$8.1b | AU$225.7m | 29.1x | 44.3x | 1.2x |
| Mon, 01 Apr 2024 | AU$10.1b | AU$8.1b | AU$225.7m | 30x | 44.8x | 1.2x |
| Wed, 28 Feb 2024 | AU$9.5b | AU$8.1b | AU$230.4m | 27.5x | 41x | 1.2x |
| Fri, 26 Jan 2024 | AU$8.8b | AU$8.1b | AU$230.9m | 24.7x | 38.1x | 1.1x |
| Sun, 24 Dec 2023 | AU$8.9b | AU$8.1b | AU$230.9m | 24.3x | 38.7x | 1.1x |
| Tue, 21 Nov 2023 | AU$8.8b | AU$8.1b | AU$230.9m | 24.1x | 38x | 1.1x |
| Thu, 19 Oct 2023 | AU$8.4b | AU$8.2b | AU$202.5m | 26.4x | 41.7x | 1x |
| Sat, 16 Sep 2023 | AU$9.0b | AU$8.2b | AU$202.5m | 27.1x | 44.3x | 1.1x |
| Mon, 14 Aug 2023 | AU$9.2b | AU$8.2b | AU$217.7m | 36.2x | 42.5x | 1.1x |
| Wed, 12 Jul 2023 | AU$8.8b | AU$8.2b | AU$217.7m | 37.1x | 40.6x | 1.1x |
| Fri, 09 Jun 2023 | AU$8.8b | AU$8.2b | AU$217.7m | 38.3x | 40.4x | 1.1x |
| Sun, 07 May 2023 | AU$9.3b | AU$7.3b | AU$95.1m | 49.6x | 97.6x | 1.3x |
| Tue, 04 Apr 2023 | AU$8.9b | AU$7.3b | AU$95.1m | 49.9x | 93.9x | 1.2x |
| Thu, 02 Mar 2023 | AU$9.2b | AU$7.3b | AU$95.8m | 51.5x | 96.4x | 1.3x |
| Sat, 28 Jan 2023 | AU$8.5b | AU$7.3b | AU$106.1m | 46.5x | 80.5x | 1.2x |
| Mon, 26 Dec 2022 | AU$8.7b | AU$7.3b | AU$105.8m | 48.5x | 82x | 1.2x |
| Wed, 23 Nov 2022 | AU$8.6b | AU$7.3b | AU$105.7m | 47.4x | 80.9x | 1.2x |
| Fri, 21 Oct 2022 | AU$7.6b | AU$6.0b | -AU$301,316,404.00 | n/a | -25.2x | 1.3x |
| Sun, 18 Sep 2022 | AU$8.4b | AU$6.0b | -AU$300,974,946.00 | n/a | -27.9x | 1.4x |
| Tue, 16 Aug 2022 | AU$8.9b | AU$6.0b | -AU$296,044,565.00 | 70x | -30.2x | 1.5x |
| Thu, 14 Jul 2022 | AU$7.7b | AU$6.0b | -AU$298,914,435.00 | 40.6x | -25.7x | 1.3x |
| Sat, 11 Jun 2022 | AU$8.2b | AU$6.0b | -AU$298,696,195.00 | 45x | -27.5x | 1.4x |
| Mon, 09 May 2022 | AU$8.5b | AU$5.4b | -AU$224,998,675.00 | 60x | -37.9x | 1.6x |
| Wed, 06 Apr 2022 | AU$8.6b | AU$5.4b | -AU$224,744,165.00 | 93.8x | -38.3x | 1.6x |
| Fri, 04 Mar 2022 | AU$7.7b | AU$5.4b | -AU$225,369,394.00 | 96.5x | -34.3x | 1.4x |
| Sun, 30 Jan 2022 | AU$7.3b | AU$5.3b | -AU$216,711,216.00 | 43.8x | -33.7x | 1.4x |
| Tue, 28 Dec 2021 | AU$7.3b | AU$5.3b | -AU$216,623,493.00 | 45.1x | -33.7x | 1.4x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
-33.7x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are relatively neutral on the Australian Commodity Chemicals industry at the moment, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates to remain steady.
- The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PE ratio of 23.7x.
- The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 1.3x.
Past Earnings Growth
- Total earnings for the Commodity Chemicals industry have gone up over the last three years, and the industry is now profitable. Revenues have grown 14% per year.
- This means that more sales are being generated by the industry overall, and subsequently profits are increasing too.
Industry Comparison
How does Australian Commodity Chemicals compare with similar industries?
| AU Market | -2.74% | |
| Materials | -5.16% | |
| Chemicals | -5.22% | |
| Commodity Chemicals | -5.19% | |
| Industrial Gases | 0% | |
| Fertilizers and Agricultural Chemicals | -3.19% | |
| Diversified Chemicals | -5.55% | |
| Specialty Chemicals | -7.55% | |
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Top Stock Gainers and Losers
Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?
| Company | Last Price | 7D | 1Y | Valuation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CG1 Carbonxt Group | AU$0.063 | 3.3% +AU$742.7k | -3.1% | PS1.5x | |
| CMX ChemX Materials | AU$0.026 | 8.3% +AU$190.7k | -62.9% | n/a |
