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Canadian (TSX) Chemicals Industry Analysis

UpdatedJan 23, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies24
  • 7D-0.2%
  • 3M14.8%
  • 1Y23.5%
  • YTD9.0%

In the last week, Chemicals has been flat. The past year has been better, since the industry has gained 23% in that time. Earnings are forecast to grow by 5.9% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Fri, 23 Jan 2026CA$59.2bCA$45.4bCA$3.0b17.4x19.6x1.3x
Sun, 21 Dec 2025CA$53.0bCA$45.5bCA$3.0b14.9x17.5x1.2x
Tue, 18 Nov 2025CA$52.1bCA$46.2bCA$3.1b14.5x16.8x1.1x
Thu, 16 Oct 2025CA$51.4bCA$45.2bCA$2.5b11.6x20.6x1.1x
Sat, 13 Sep 2025CA$49.1bCA$44.6bCA$2.5b12x20x1.1x
Mon, 11 Aug 2025CA$46.8bCA$44.2bCA$2.3b10.2x20.2x1.1x
Wed, 09 Jul 2025CA$48.9bCA$43.8bCA$1.1b10.8x45.1x1.1x
Fri, 06 Jun 2025CA$47.7bCA$43.7bCA$1.1b9.7x43.6x1.1x
Sun, 04 May 2025CA$45.4bCA$44.5bCA$1.3b9.4x34.7x1x
Tue, 01 Apr 2025CA$42.2bCA$46.2bCA$1.3b11.7x32.8x0.9x
Thu, 27 Feb 2025CA$45.8bCA$46.0bCA$1.1b22.3x40.8x1x
Sat, 25 Jan 2025CA$47.3bCA$46.7bCA$1.2b24x40.3x1x
Mon, 23 Dec 2024CA$39.9bCA$46.8bCA$1.2b21.3x33.8x0.9x
Wed, 20 Nov 2024CA$39.8bCA$45.6bCA$1.1b23.1x35.7x0.9x
Fri, 18 Oct 2024CA$40.6bCA$45.3bCA$1.1b30.2x36.1x0.9x
Sun, 15 Sep 2024CA$38.7bCA$44.7bCA$1.1b29.3x35.4x0.9x
Tue, 13 Aug 2024CA$38.9bCA$45.1bCA$1.1b28.9x35.1x0.9x
Thu, 11 Jul 2024CA$41.0bCA$46.9bCA$1.2b23.3x33.9x0.9x
Sat, 08 Jun 2024CA$46.4bCA$47.3bCA$1.2b23.4x38.1x1x
Mon, 06 May 2024CA$44.0bCA$48.1bCA$1.8b20.8x24.4x0.9x
Wed, 03 Apr 2024CA$44.5bCA$47.7bCA$2.0b21.2x22.3x0.9x
Fri, 01 Mar 2024CA$43.0bCA$47.8bCA$2.2b17.3x19.9x0.9x
Sun, 28 Jan 2024CA$41.4bCA$50.0bCA$3.4b15x12.3x0.8x
Tue, 26 Dec 2023CA$45.2bCA$49.3bCA$3.3b14.6x13.6x0.9x
Thu, 23 Nov 2023CA$46.0bCA$50.9bCA$3.4b12.5x13.5x0.9x
Sat, 21 Oct 2023CA$47.5bCA$54.9bCA$5.5b7.9x8.7x0.9x
Mon, 18 Sep 2023CA$50.5bCA$54.2bCA$5.4b8.6x9.3x0.9x
Wed, 16 Aug 2023CA$48.7bCA$54.1bCA$5.4b10.3x9x0.9x
Fri, 14 Jul 2023CA$47.7bCA$56.7bCA$9.5b8.8x5x0.8x
Sun, 11 Jun 2023CA$46.8bCA$57.7bCA$9.7b9.6x4.8x0.8x
Tue, 09 May 2023CA$50.9bCA$60.0bCA$10.7b9.8x4.7x0.8x
Thu, 06 Apr 2023CA$56.2bCA$60.5bCA$10.9b8.1x5.2x0.9x
Sat, 04 Mar 2023CA$65.9bCA$61.3bCA$11.0b9.5x6x1.1x
Mon, 30 Jan 2023CA$64.9bCA$60.0bCA$11.0b6.3x5.9x1.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

5.9x


Total Market Cap: CA$64.9bTotal 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 19.6x 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 8.8% 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 Market0.70%
Materials4.82%
Chemicals-0.24%
Commodity Chemicals2.49%
Fertilizers and Agricultural Chemicals-0.55%
Specialty Chemicals-1.32%
Industrial Gases-16.13%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Specialty Chemicals industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 1.6x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 46.0%, 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
MX MethanexCA$66.142.7%
+CA$136.9m		-9.6%PE17.4x
HG HydroGraph Clean PowerCA$3.828.8%
+CA$106.5m		1,152.5%PS23560.3x
CHE.UN Chemtrade Logistics Income FundCA$15.333.0%
+CA$50.3m		46.7%PE15.7x
NEO Neo Performance MaterialsCA$19.582.7%
+CA$21.6m		107.2%PS1.2x
AIM AimiaCA$3.033.8%
+CA$9.8m		17.0%PS0.5x

Latest News

CHE.UN
CA$15.33
Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund
7D
3.0%
1Y
46.7%

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.
NTR
CA$93.92
Nutrien
7D
-0.4%
1Y
21.4%
MLP
CA$2.82
Millennial Potash
7D
-16.6%
1Y
596.3%
ERTH
CA$0.14
Replenish Nutrients Holding
7D
12.5%
1Y
200.0%
IFOS
CA$3.03
Itafos
7D
-5.3%
1Y
54.6%
FORT
CA$1.23
Fort Technology
7D
53.8%
1Y
n/a
MX
CA$66.14
Methanex
7D
2.7%
1Y
-9.6%

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.
HG
CA$3.82
HydroGraph Clean Power
7D
8.8%
1Y
1,152.5%
AUUA
CA$3.76
Aluula Composites
7D
-11.7%
1Y
317.8%
VNP
CA$19.02
5N Plus
7D
-8.0%
1Y
129.2%

VNP: Index Additions And Leadership Plan Are Expected To Support Further Upside

Analysts have lifted their price target on 5N Plus to C$24 from C$19, and our refreshed assumptions show a slightly lower fair value estimate alongside modest tweaks to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E expectations that align with this updated view. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the higher C$24 price target as consistent with their view that the shares can support a richer valuation multiple than before, given current assumptions on earnings and P/E.
ECO
CA$3.92
EcoSynthetix
7D
-11.6%
1Y
-5.3%
NPK
CA$1.59
Verde AgriTech
7D
-12.2%
1Y
55.9%

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MGRO
CA$0.76
MustGrow Biologics
7D
20.6%
1Y
-48.3%
GRA
CA$2.50
NanoXplore
7D
-1.6%
1Y
-1.6%

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Jan 08
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NEO
CA$19.58
Neo Performance Materials
7D
2.7%
1Y
107.2%
AIM
CA$3.03
Aimia
7D
3.8%
1Y
17.0%