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Belgian (BEL20) Chemicals Industry Analysis
UpdatedNov 20, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies9
- 7D-5.8%
- 3M-7.2%
- 1Y2.2%
- YTD3.8%
Over the last 7 days, the Chemicals industry has dropped 6.9%, driven by Umicore declining 16%. Over the last year, the industry has been flat overall. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 39% per annum.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 22 Nov 2025 | €16.9b | €30.3b | €320.0m | 23.2x | 52.7x | 0.6x |
| Mon, 20 Oct 2025 | €17.6b | €30.5b | €265.0m | 26.3x | 66.3x | 0.6x |
| Wed, 17 Sep 2025 | €16.9b | €30.5b | €266.6m | 22.3x | 63.4x | 0.6x |
| Fri, 15 Aug 2025 | €17.9b | €30.4b | €336.5m | 26.1x | 53.3x | 0.6x |
| Sun, 13 Jul 2025 | €17.6b | €29.4b | -€1,256,412,335.00 | 28.3x | -14x | 0.6x |
| Tue, 10 Jun 2025 | €16.2b | €29.4b | -€1,256,412,335.00 | 27.2x | -12.9x | 0.5x |
| Thu, 08 May 2025 | €15.7b | €29.5b | -€1,127,309,627.00 | 26x | -13.9x | 0.5x |
| Sat, 05 Apr 2025 | €14.7b | €29.5b | -€1,127,309,627.00 | 25.3x | -13x | 0.5x |
| Mon, 03 Mar 2025 | €16.2b | €29.6b | -€1,348,132,627.00 | 16.2x | -12x | 0.5x |
| Wed, 29 Jan 2025 | €16.8b | €30.4b | -€1,254,357,627.00 | 17.1x | -13.4x | 0.6x |
| Fri, 27 Dec 2024 | €16.4b | €30.4b | -€1,254,357,627.00 | 16.6x | -13.1x | 0.5x |
| Sun, 24 Nov 2024 | €9.3b | €23.6b | -€1,173,357,627.00 | 16.7x | -7.9x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 22 Oct 2024 | €10.6b | €23.8b | -€1,091,357,627.00 | 26.8x | -9.7x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 19 Sep 2024 | €17.5b | €30.5b | -€1,069,357,627.00 | 35.7x | -16.4x | 0.6x |
| Sat, 17 Aug 2024 | €17.6b | €30.8b | -€1,053,532,627.00 | 37.2x | -16.7x | 0.6x |
| Mon, 15 Jul 2024 | €20.1b | €33.7b | €736.7m | 23x | 27.2x | 0.6x |
| Wed, 12 Jun 2024 | €21.7b | €34.1b | €1.0b | 22.7x | 21.4x | 0.6x |
| Fri, 10 May 2024 | €23.4b | €34.7b | €1.0b | 19.1x | 22.6x | 0.7x |
| Sun, 07 Apr 2024 | €21.8b | €34.7b | €1.0b | 18.7x | 21.1x | 0.6x |
| Tue, 05 Mar 2024 | €19.6b | €43.5b | €2.7b | 11x | 7.2x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 01 Feb 2024 | €20.9b | €47.8b | €2.8b | 11.1x | 7.4x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 30 Dec 2023 | €24.1b | €48.4b | €2.8b | 12.4x | 8.6x | 0.5x |
| Mon, 27 Nov 2023 | €21.8b | €40.4b | €2.1b | 11.9x | 10.5x | 0.5x |
| Wed, 25 Oct 2023 | €20.2b | €41.8b | €2.3b | 11.4x | 8.8x | 0.5x |
| Fri, 22 Sep 2023 | €21.6b | €41.8b | €2.3b | 11.3x | 9.4x | 0.5x |
| Sun, 20 Aug 2023 | €22.1b | €41.5b | €2.4b | 11.5x | 9.2x | 0.5x |
| Tue, 18 Jul 2023 | €22.8b | €45.2b | €3.2b | 11.3x | 7.1x | 0.5x |
| Thu, 15 Jun 2023 | €23.8b | €45.2b | €3.2b | 8.7x | 7.5x | 0.5x |
| Sat, 13 May 2023 | €23.8b | €45.2b | €3.2b | 8.7x | 7.4x | 0.5x |
| Mon, 10 Apr 2023 | €23.8b | €45.3b | €3.3b | 8.4x | 7.3x | 0.5x |
| Wed, 08 Mar 2023 | €24.8b | €45.1b | €3.3b | 8.1x | 7.5x | 0.6x |
| Fri, 03 Feb 2023 | €26.2b | €44.7b | €3.2b | 8.5x | 8.2x | 0.6x |
| Sun, 01 Jan 2023 | €22.8b | €44.7b | €3.2b | 5.5x | 7.1x | 0.5x |
| Tue, 29 Nov 2022 | €22.8b | €44.7b | €3.2b | 5.4x | 7.2x | 0.5x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
7.2x
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 52.7x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 8.2x.
- The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.54x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Chemicals industry have declined 54% per year over the last three years,
- Revenues have also declined 12% 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 | -0.17% | |
| Materials | -3.46% | |
| Chemicals | -5.79% | |
| Diversified Chemicals | 0.57% | |
| Industrial Gases | 0% | 0 |
| Commodity Chemicals | -2.61% | |
| Specialty Chemicals | -8.67% | |
| Fertilizers and Agricultural Chemicals | -9.63% | |
Industry PE
- Investors are most optimistic about the Specialty Chemicals industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 32.1x.
- Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 44.1%, 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 44% 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 7.3% 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOLB Solvay | €27.76 | 0.9% +€25.1m | -11.2% | PE18.8x |