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Belgian (BEL20) Chemicals Industry Analysis
UpdatedAug 22, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies9
- 7D-0.3%
- 3M16.0%
- 1Y6.3%
- YTD9.7%
Over the last 7 days, the Chemicals industry has risen 1.5%, driven by gains from Syensqo of 2.6%. This means that the industry has gained 8.4% over the past year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 33% annually.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the Belgian Chemicals Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 22 Aug 2025 | €17.9b | €30.4b | €336.5m | 25.2x | 53.1x | 0.6x |
| Sun, 20 Jul 2025 | €17.4b | €29.4b | -€1,256,412,335.00 | 27.9x | -13.9x | 0.6x |
| Tue, 17 Jun 2025 | €16.9b | €29.4b | -€1,256,412,335.00 | 27.5x | -13.4x | 0.6x |
| Thu, 15 May 2025 | €15.7b | €29.4b | -€1,153,309,627.00 | 25.6x | -13.6x | 0.5x |
| Sat, 12 Apr 2025 | €14.2b | €29.5b | -€1,127,309,627.00 | 25.3x | -12.6x | 0.5x |
| Mon, 10 Mar 2025 | €16.7b | €29.5b | -€1,061,132,627.00 | 16.2x | -15.7x | 0.6x |
| Wed, 05 Feb 2025 | €16.7b | €30.4b | -€1,254,357,627.00 | 17.1x | -13.3x | 0.5x |
| Fri, 03 Jan 2025 | €16.5b | €30.4b | -€1,254,357,627.00 | 16.7x | -13.2x | 0.5x |
| Sun, 01 Dec 2024 | €16.8b | €30.4b | -€1,254,357,627.00 | 16.6x | -13.4x | 0.6x |
| Tue, 29 Oct 2024 | €10.6b | €23.8b | -€1,091,357,627.00 | 26.8x | -9.7x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 26 Sep 2024 | €17.5b | €30.5b | -€1,069,357,627.00 | 35.7x | -16.4x | 0.6x |
| Sat, 24 Aug 2024 | €17.2b | €30.5b | -€1,069,357,627.00 | 37.2x | -16.1x | 0.6x |
| Mon, 22 Jul 2024 | €20.0b | €33.7b | €736.7m | 23.6x | 27.1x | 0.6x |
| Wed, 19 Jun 2024 | €20.5b | €34.1b | €1.0b | 22.1x | 20.2x | 0.6x |
| Fri, 17 May 2024 | €23.1b | €34.6b | €967.0m | 19.5x | 23.9x | 0.7x |
| Sun, 14 Apr 2024 | €22.2b | €34.7b | €1.0b | 18.6x | 21.5x | 0.6x |
| Tue, 12 Mar 2024 | €20.4b | €43.5b | €2.7b | 11.5x | 7.5x | 0.5x |
| Thu, 08 Feb 2024 | €20.5b | €47.8b | €2.8b | 11x | 7.2x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 06 Jan 2024 | €23.4b | €47.8b | €2.8b | 12.1x | 8.3x | 0.5x |
| Mon, 04 Dec 2023 | €22.2b | €40.4b | €2.1b | 12x | 10.7x | 0.6x |
| Wed, 01 Nov 2023 | €20.6b | €41.8b | €2.3b | 11.2x | 8.9x | 0.5x |
| Fri, 29 Sep 2023 | €21.0b | €41.8b | €2.3b | 10.8x | 9.1x | 0.5x |
| Sun, 27 Aug 2023 | €21.2b | €41.8b | €2.3b | 12.1x | 9.1x | 0.5x |
| Tue, 25 Jul 2023 | €23.3b | €45.2b | €3.2b | 11.4x | 7.3x | 0.5x |
| Thu, 22 Jun 2023 | €22.4b | €45.2b | €3.2b | 8.4x | 7x | 0.5x |
| Sat, 20 May 2023 | €23.5b | €45.2b | €3.2b | 8.6x | 7.3x | 0.5x |
| Mon, 17 Apr 2023 | €24.6b | €45.3b | €3.3b | 8.6x | 7.5x | 0.5x |
| Wed, 15 Mar 2023 | €24.1b | €45.1b | €3.3b | 7.8x | 7.3x | 0.5x |
| Fri, 10 Feb 2023 | €25.8b | €44.7b | €3.2b | 8.6x | 8.1x | 0.6x |
| Sun, 08 Jan 2023 | €24.1b | €44.7b | €3.2b | 5.8x | 7.6x | 0.5x |
| Tue, 06 Dec 2022 | €23.1b | €44.7b | €3.2b | 5.4x | 7.3x | 0.5x |
| Thu, 03 Nov 2022 | €21.8b | €43.1b | €3.0b | 5.4x | 7.3x | 0.5x |
| Sat, 01 Oct 2022 | €19.7b | €43.1b | €3.0b | 5.1x | 6.6x | 0.5x |
| Mon, 29 Aug 2022 | €20.7b | €42.9b | €2.8b | 7.1x | 7.5x | 0.5x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
7.5x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are optimistic on the Belgian Chemicals industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
- The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 53.7x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 3.4x.
- The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.53x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Chemicals industry have declined 50% per year over the last three years,
- Revenues have also declined 11% per year.
- This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.
Industry Trends
Which industries have driven the changes within the Belgian Materials industry?
| BE Market | 1.79% | |
| Materials | -0.23% | |
| Chemicals | -0.35% | |
| Fertilizers and Agricultural Chemicals | 1.67% | |
| Diversified Chemicals | 0.51% | |
| Commodity Chemicals | 0.43% | |
| Industrial Gases | 0% | 0 |
| Specialty Chemicals | -0.86% | |
Industry PE
- Investors are most optimistic about the Specialty Chemicals industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 12.8x.
- Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 37.0%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 39.6% per year.
Forecasted Growth
- Analysts are most optimistic on the Specialty Chemicals industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 37% over the next 5 years.
- This is better than its past earnings decline of 40% per year.
- In contrast, the Fertilizers and Agricultural Chemicals industry is expected to see its earnings decline by 9.0% 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYENS Syensqo | €77.04 | 0.4% +€30.7m | 10.1% | PS1.2x | |
| SOLB Solvay | €28.50 | 0.8% +€23.0m | -8.7% | PE21.4x | |
| SOLV Solvac | €93.20 | 0.4% +€8.6m | -6.2% | PE15.8x | |
| BTLS Biotalys | €4.88 | 1.7% +€3.0m | 64.9% | PB6.6x |
