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Canadian (TSX) Chemicals Industry Analysis

UpdatedJan 27, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies24
  • 7D3.3%
  • 3M18.8%
  • 1Y28.4%
  • YTD10.9%

The Chemicals industry is up 3.3% in the last week, with Nutrien up 4.3%. In the same time, 5N Plus was down 6.0%. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 28%. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 5.9% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the Canadian Chemicals Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 27 Jan 2026CA$60.3bCA$45.2bCA$3.0b17.3x20x1.3x
Thu, 25 Dec 2025CA$53.8bCA$45.1bCA$3.0b15x17.9x1.2x
Sat, 22 Nov 2025CA$48.6bCA$46.4bCA$3.1b14.1x15.6x1x
Mon, 20 Oct 2025CA$50.3bCA$45.1bCA$2.5b11.7x20.2x1.1x
Wed, 17 Sep 2025CA$48.9bCA$44.3bCA$2.4b12.1x20.1x1.1x
Fri, 15 Aug 2025CA$47.9bCA$44.4bCA$2.4b10.5x20x1.1x
Sun, 13 Jul 2025CA$49.3bCA$43.8bCA$1.1b10.5x45.4x1.1x
Tue, 10 Jun 2025CA$47.5bCA$43.8bCA$1.1b9.7x43.4x1.1x
Thu, 08 May 2025CA$45.0bCA$44.5bCA$1.3b9.3x34.2x1x
Sat, 05 Apr 2025CA$41.4bCA$45.8bCA$1.3b10.1x32.5x0.9x
Mon, 03 Mar 2025CA$45.4bCA$46.4bCA$1.1b22.8x40.1x1x
Wed, 29 Jan 2025CA$46.4bCA$46.9bCA$1.2b23.1x39.3x1x
Fri, 27 Dec 2024CA$40.0bCA$46.9bCA$1.2b22.1x33.9x0.9x
Sun, 24 Nov 2024CA$40.7bCA$45.7bCA$1.1b23.3x36.5x0.9x
Tue, 22 Oct 2024CA$40.4bCA$45.4bCA$1.1b29.6x35.9x0.9x
Thu, 19 Sep 2024CA$39.1bCA$44.8bCA$1.1b29.3x35.6x0.9x
Sat, 17 Aug 2024CA$39.5bCA$45.0bCA$1.1b29.3x36.2x0.9x
Mon, 15 Jul 2024CA$42.1bCA$46.9bCA$1.2b23.8x34.8x0.9x
Wed, 12 Jun 2024CA$46.3bCA$47.3bCA$1.2b23.8x37.9x1x
Fri, 10 May 2024CA$45.9bCA$47.0bCA$1.2b24.6x37.4x1x
Sun, 07 Apr 2024CA$46.4bCA$47.7bCA$2.0b21.4x23.2x1x
Tue, 05 Mar 2024CA$41.7bCA$47.8bCA$2.2b16.8x19.3x0.9x
Thu, 01 Feb 2024CA$41.5bCA$50.0bCA$3.4b14x12.3x0.8x
Sat, 30 Dec 2023CA$44.7bCA$49.3bCA$3.3b16.1x13.5x0.9x
Mon, 27 Nov 2023CA$45.0bCA$50.7bCA$3.4b12.3x13.2x0.9x
Wed, 25 Oct 2023CA$45.5bCA$54.9bCA$5.5b7.6x8.3x0.8x
Fri, 22 Sep 2023CA$49.1bCA$54.1bCA$5.4b8.3x9.1x0.9x
Sun, 20 Aug 2023CA$48.9bCA$54.3bCA$5.4b10.3x9x0.9x
Tue, 18 Jul 2023CA$47.5bCA$57.1bCA$9.5b9.4x5x0.8x
Thu, 15 Jun 2023CA$46.5bCA$57.7bCA$9.6b8.7x4.8x0.8x
Sat, 13 May 2023CA$48.0bCA$58.6bCA$9.8b8.1x4.9x0.8x
Mon, 10 Apr 2023CA$53.9bCA$60.8bCA$10.9b8.1x4.9x0.9x
Wed, 08 Mar 2023CA$64.0bCA$61.9bCA$11.1b9.3x5.7x1x
Fri, 03 Feb 2023CA$67.7bCA$60.0bCA$11.0b6.4x6.2x1.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

6.2x


Total Market Cap: CA$67.7bTotal Earnings: CA$11.0bTotal Revenue: CA$60.0bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Canadian Chemicals Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 23.1x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the Canadian Chemicals industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 20.0x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 23.1x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 0.96x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.3x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Chemicals industry have declined 35% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 9.0% 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 Canadian Materials industry?

CA Market0.94%
Materials6.46%
Chemicals3.35%
Fertilizers and Agricultural Chemicals4.21%
Commodity Chemicals1.97%
Specialty Chemicals-2.76%
Industrial Gases-15.63%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Specialty Chemicals industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 3.5x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 46.1%, which is lower than the prior year's growth of 175.7% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Specialty Chemicals industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 46% over the next 5 years.
  • However this is lower than its past earnings growth rate of 176% per year.
  • In contrast, the Fertilizers and Agricultural Chemicals industry is expected to see its earnings growth to stay flat over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
NTR NutrienCA$96.264.3%
+CA$1.9b		27.5%PE18.8x
MX MethanexCA$65.382.6%
+CA$126.1m		-9.7%PE17.3x
NEO Neo Performance MaterialsCA$19.693.3%
+CA$25.8m		121.0%PS1.2x
CHE.UN Chemtrade Logistics Income FundCA$15.301.0%
+CA$17.1m		43.4%PE15.7x
MGRO MustGrow BiologicsCA$0.8333.9%
+CA$12.4m		-41.1%PS6.5x

Latest News

GRA
CA$2.50
NanoXplore
7D
1.6%
1Y
-1.6%
NPK
CA$1.56
Verde AgriTech
7D
-11.9%
1Y
69.6%
HEVI
CA$0.14
Helium Evolution
7D
-15.6%
1Y
-12.9%
VNP
CA$18.91
5N Plus
7D
-6.0%
1Y
125.7%

VNP: Index Additions And Acquisition Plans Are Expected To Drive Further Upside

Analysts have kept their price target on 5N Plus broadly in line with prior views, making only a modest adjustment based on slightly updated inputs for the discount rate and future P/E assumptions rather than any major shift in the underlying outlook. What's in the News 5N Plus Inc.
MGRO
CA$0.83
MustGrow Biologics
7D
33.9%
1Y
-41.1%
NTR
CA$96.26
Nutrien
7D
4.3%
1Y
27.5%

NTR: Higher Fertilizer Pricing And Buybacks Will Support Future Upside

Our analyst price target for Nutrien edges slightly lower to about $112.49 from $113.03, as analysts weigh mixed sector commentary on fertilizer and agriculture markets against recent target adjustments and an updated future P/E assumption of roughly 20.2x. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Nutrien reflects mixed sector views but a generally supportive tone on the company, with several bullish analysts adjusting targets and ratings while acknowledging a more cautious backdrop for fertilizers and agriculture.
CHE.UN
CA$15.30
Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund
7D
1.0%
1Y
43.4%

CHE.UN: Organic Growth Pipeline And Balance Sheet Strength Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund to about C$18.39 from roughly C$18.54, as a slightly higher discount rate and modestly adjusted margin and P/E assumptions balance against updated views on revenue growth and a series of recent price target increases across the Street. Analyst Commentary Street research has recently tilted more constructive on Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund, with several price targets now clustered in the C$18 to C$21 range.
MLP
CA$2.91
Millennial Potash
7D
-1.0%
1Y
655.8%
MX
CA$65.38
Methanex
7D
2.6%
1Y
-9.7%

MX: Mixed Research Views Suggest Balanced Outlook On 2025 Production Guidance

The analyst price target for Methanex has shifted lower to around $62 from about $76, as analysts rework their models around a higher assumed future P/E, slightly faster revenue growth, and more conservative margin expectations in light of recent mixed research, including a Raymond James downgrade and incremental target hikes from UBS, Scotiabank, and CIBC. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Methanex reflects a split view, with some analysts more constructive on the company’s ability to execute and create value, while others are increasingly cautious about risks to the story.
RZL
CA$0.68
RZOLV Technologies
7D
-12.8%
1Y
n/a
AUUA
CA$3.62
Aluula Composites
7D
-4.7%
1Y
229.1%
NANO
CA$1.05
Nano One Materials
7D
-5.4%
1Y
36.4%
ECO
CA$3.76
EcoSynthetix
7D
-12.6%
1Y
-8.5%
NEO
CA$19.69
Neo Performance Materials
7D
3.3%
1Y
121.0%
GSP
CA$0.08
Gensource Potash
7D
6.7%
1Y
-11.1%
BU
CA$1.98
Burcon NutraScience
7D
16.5%
1Y
10.0%