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Canadian (TSX) Commodity Chemicals Industry Analysis

UpdatedJul 07, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies5
  • 7D-7.0%
  • 3M-24.6%
  • 1Y31.8%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Commodity Chemicals industry has dropped 4.1%, driven by Methanex declining 10%. In the past year, the industry has gained 36%. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 41% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 07 Jul 2026CA$7.3bCA$7.9bCA$24.7m15.4x295.6x0.9x
Thu, 04 Jun 2026CA$9.1bCA$7.8bCA$26.3m15.9x345.6x1.2x
Sat, 02 May 2026CA$9.4bCA$7.7bCA$50.0m13.9x188x1.2x
Mon, 30 Mar 2026CA$9.4bCA$7.7bCA$224.0m38.2x42x1.2x
Wed, 25 Feb 2026CA$7.6bCA$7.5bCA$384.9m17x19.6x1x
Fri, 23 Jan 2026CA$7.5bCA$7.5bCA$387.6m16.5x19.5x1x
Sun, 21 Dec 2025CA$6.4bCA$7.5bCA$387.9m14.5x16.5x0.8x
Tue, 18 Nov 2025CA$6.2bCA$7.6bCA$395.0m13.7x15.7x0.8x
Thu, 16 Oct 2025CA$6.1bCA$7.6bCA$466.8m11.3x13x0.8x
Sat, 13 Sep 2025CA$6.4bCA$7.5bCA$461.7m11.6x13.9x0.9x
Mon, 11 Aug 2025CA$5.4bCA$7.4bCA$465.2m9.8x11.7x0.7x
Wed, 09 Jul 2025CA$5.4bCA$7.6bCA$407.9m9.5x13.1x0.7x
Fri, 06 Jun 2025CA$4.9bCA$7.6bCA$407.6m9.4x12x0.6x
Sun, 04 May 2025CA$4.8bCA$7.6bCA$395.8m8.8x12x0.6x
Tue, 01 Apr 2025CA$5.1bCA$7.9bCA$323.1m8.9x15.8x0.6x
Thu, 27 Feb 2025CA$6.0bCA$7.9bCA$276.1m9.2x21.9x0.8x
Sat, 25 Jan 2025CA$6.8bCA$7.8bCA$260.0m9.9x26.1x0.9x
Mon, 23 Dec 2024CA$6.1bCA$7.8bCA$260.2m8.8x23.6x0.8x
Wed, 20 Nov 2024CA$6.1bCA$7.7bCA$240.1m15.3x25.5x0.8x
Fri, 18 Oct 2024CA$5.8bCA$7.5bCA$236.8m14.4x24.5x0.8x
Sun, 15 Sep 2024CA$5.2bCA$7.4bCA$224.4m13x23.3x0.7x
Tue, 13 Aug 2024CA$5.5bCA$7.5bCA$305.3m12.5x18.2x0.7x
Thu, 11 Jul 2024CA$6.1bCA$7.5bCA$333.4m12.7x18.2x0.8x
Sat, 08 Jun 2024CA$6.4bCA$7.6bCA$334.8m12.8x19.3x0.9x
Mon, 06 May 2024CA$6.1bCA$7.6bCA$382.8m11.8x15.9x0.8x
Wed, 03 Apr 2024CA$5.7bCA$7.7bCA$390.0m10.9x14.7x0.7x
Fri, 01 Mar 2024CA$5.7bCA$7.8bCA$455.0m16.6x12.6x0.7x
Sun, 28 Jan 2024CA$5.8bCA$7.8bCA$439.6m15x13.1x0.7x
Tue, 26 Dec 2023CA$5.9bCA$7.8bCA$436.3m16.4x13.5x0.8x
Thu, 23 Nov 2023CA$5.6bCA$8.0bCA$445.6m12.3x12.7x0.7x
Sat, 21 Oct 2023CA$5.3bCA$8.3bCA$439.5m8.2x12x0.6x
Mon, 18 Sep 2023CA$5.5bCA$8.2bCA$436.3m8.3x12.5x0.7x
Wed, 16 Aug 2023CA$5.5bCA$8.2bCA$432.7m8.5x12.8x0.7x
Fri, 14 Jul 2023CA$5.7bCA$8.2bCA$470.0m7.9x12.1x0.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

12.1x


Total Market Cap: CA$5.7bTotal Earnings: CA$470.0mTotal Revenue: CA$8.2bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Canadian Commodity Chemicals Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 34.9x202420252026
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 295x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 34.6x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.80x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Commodity Chemicals industry have declined 62% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues have remained mostly flat.
  • This means that although sales have remained flat, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased, which has decreased profits.

Industry Comparison

How does Canadian Commodity Chemicals compare with similar industries?

CA Market1.09%
Materials3.86%
Chemicals3.21%
Commodity Chemicals-7.04%
Fertilizers and Agricultural Chemicals5.52%
Specialty Chemicals0.83%
Industrial Gases-0.25%
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
CHE.UN Chemtrade Logistics Income FundCA$15.971.2%
+CA$21.2m		44.1%PE15.4x
BOS AirBoss of AmericaCA$6.992.2%
+CA$4.1m		51.6%PS0.3x

Latest News

MX
CA$62.25
Methanex
7D
-10.2%
1Y
34.4%
GRA
CA$1.60
NanoXplore
7D
-2.4%
1Y
-31.3%
Narrative Update • Jun 26

GRA: Graphene Packaging Partnership Will Support Stronger Margins And Future Upside Potential

Analysts have reduced their NanoXplore price target from about CA$7.78 to CA$4.60. This change reflects updated assumptions that combine a slightly higher discount rate and more moderate revenue growth with a stronger projected profit margin and a lower future P/E multiple.
BOS
CA$6.99
AirBoss of America
7D
2.2%
1Y
51.6%
Narrative Update • Jun 26

BOS: Higher Future P/E Expectations Will Support A More Optimistic Outlook

Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for AirBoss of America to CA$9.99 from CA$6.39, citing updated assumptions on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and a higher expected future P/E multiple. What’s in the News for AirBoss of America No recent news stories for AirBoss of America were provided in the available sources.
CHE.UN
CA$15.97
Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund
7D
1.2%
1Y
44.1%
Narrative Update • Jun 22

CHE.UN: Buybacks And Water-Focused Acquisitions Will Shape Future Income Potential

Analysts have lifted their average price target for Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund by CA$1.00 to CA$19.75, reflecting a series of recent target increases and rating changes across firms. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst actions on Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund show a mix of optimism on valuation and execution, along with some caution about how the story unfolds from here.
RZL
CA$0.33
RZOLV Technologies
7D
-4.3%
1Y
n/a