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Canadian (TSX) Commodity Chemicals Industry Analysis

UpdatedFeb 21, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies5
  • 7D0.7%
  • 3M28.7%
  • 1Y16.1%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Commodity Chemicals industry has risen 2.3%, driven by gains from Methanex of 1.5%. During this same period, the NanoXplore underperformed, falling 6.9%. In the last 12 months, the industry was up 14%. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 21% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 21 Feb 2026CA$7.6bCA$7.5bCA$384.5m17.1x19.8x1x
Mon, 19 Jan 2026CA$7.3bCA$7.6bCA$390.3m16x18.7x1x
Wed, 17 Dec 2025CA$6.4bCA$7.5bCA$386.9m14.5x16.5x0.8x
Fri, 14 Nov 2025CA$6.5bCA$7.6bCA$395.6m14.7x16.4x0.9x
Sun, 12 Oct 2025CA$6.0bCA$7.6bCA$465.6m11.4x12.9x0.8x
Tue, 09 Sep 2025CA$6.3bCA$7.5bCA$460.7m11.6x13.6x0.8x
Thu, 07 Aug 2025CA$5.5bCA$7.4bCA$448.5m9.8x12.3x0.7x
Sat, 05 Jul 2025CA$5.4bCA$7.6bCA$406.3m9.3x13.3x0.7x
Mon, 02 Jun 2025CA$4.9bCA$7.6bCA$408.8m9.5x12x0.6x
Wed, 30 Apr 2025CA$4.6bCA$7.7bCA$315.2m8.7x14.7x0.6x
Fri, 28 Mar 2025CA$5.2bCA$7.9bCA$322.0m8.9x16x0.7x
Sun, 23 Feb 2025CA$6.0bCA$7.8bCA$274.8m9.2x21.9x0.8x
Tue, 21 Jan 2025CA$6.5bCA$7.8bCA$259.6m8.4x24.9x0.8x
Thu, 19 Dec 2024CA$6.2bCA$7.8bCA$260.8m8.8x23.7x0.8x
Sat, 16 Nov 2024CA$6.0bCA$7.8bCA$252.0m14.5x23.8x0.8x
Mon, 14 Oct 2024CA$5.9bCA$7.5bCA$236.4m14.6x24.9x0.8x
Wed, 11 Sep 2024CA$5.3bCA$7.4bCA$224.5m12.7x23.5x0.7x
Fri, 09 Aug 2024CA$5.4bCA$7.5bCA$305.1m12.3x17.7x0.7x
Sun, 07 Jul 2024CA$6.1bCA$7.5bCA$333.5m12.1x18.1x0.8x
Tue, 04 Jun 2024CA$6.7bCA$7.5bCA$332.9m12.9x20.1x0.9x
Thu, 02 May 2024CA$6.1bCA$7.6bCA$381.2m11.8x16.1x0.8x
Sat, 30 Mar 2024CA$5.7bCA$7.7bCA$389.6m10.6x14.7x0.7x
Mon, 26 Feb 2024CA$5.6bCA$7.7bCA$453.8m17.1x12.3x0.7x
Wed, 24 Jan 2024CA$5.6bCA$7.8bCA$440.0m15.6x12.8x0.7x
Fri, 22 Dec 2023CA$5.8bCA$7.8bCA$436.7m15.4x13.2x0.7x
Sun, 19 Nov 2023CA$5.6bCA$8.0bCA$445.9m12.9x12.5x0.7x
Tue, 17 Oct 2023CA$5.4bCA$8.2bCA$437.8m8.3x12.3x0.7x
Thu, 14 Sep 2023CA$5.4bCA$8.2bCA$439.6m8.2x12.3x0.7x
Sat, 12 Aug 2023CA$5.8bCA$8.1bCA$379.4m9.5x15.2x0.7x
Mon, 10 Jul 2023CA$5.7bCA$8.3bCA$470.4m7.6x12x0.7x
Wed, 07 Jun 2023CA$6.0bCA$8.4bCA$474.2m8x12.6x0.7x
Fri, 05 May 2023CA$5.6bCA$8.4bCA$418.3m9.9x13.4x0.7x
Sun, 02 Apr 2023CA$6.1bCA$8.6bCA$496.3m8.3x12.3x0.7x
Tue, 28 Feb 2023CA$6.6bCA$8.8bCA$502.4m9.7x13.2x0.8x
Price to Earnings Ratio

13.2x


Total Market Cap: CA$6.6bTotal Earnings: CA$502.4mTotal Revenue: CA$8.8bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Canadian Commodity Chemicals Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 16.2x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the Canadian Commodity Chemicals industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 19.7x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 16.2x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 0.75x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.0x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Commodity Chemicals industry have declined 8.5% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 5.2% per year.
  • This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.

Industry Comparison

How does Canadian Commodity Chemicals compare with similar industries?

CA Market1.43%
Materials2.46%
Chemicals1.86%
Commodity Chemicals0.75%
Specialty Chemicals11.13%
Industrial Gases3.85%
Fertilizers and Agricultural Chemicals1.05%
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?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
MX MethanexCA$67.481.5%
+CA$78.9m		7.1%PE17.8x
BOS AirBoss of AmericaCA$5.469.2%
+CA$12.5m		34.8%PS0.3x

Latest News

BOS
CA$5.46
AirBoss of America
7D
9.2%
1Y
34.8%
CHE.UN
CA$16.14
Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund
7D
-0.1%
1Y
63.0%

CHE.UN: Future Distribution Increases Will Support Upside From Current Levels

Narrative Update on Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund Analysts have revised their CA$ price target for Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund to CA$18.39, reflecting updated assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E, while keeping their fair value view unchanged. Analyst Commentary Analysts updating their work on Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund are using the revised CA$18.39 price target as a reference point for both upside potential and execution risk.
GRA
CA$2.16
NanoXplore
7D
-6.9%
1Y
-7.3%
MX
CA$67.48
Methanex
7D
1.5%
1Y
7.1%
RZL
CA$0.48
RZOLV Technologies
7D
-9.4%
1Y
n/a
ATHR
CA$0.025
Aether Catalyst Solutions
7D
-16.7%
1Y
-16.7%