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French (CAC) Materials Sector Analysis
UpdatedFeb 28, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies34
- 7D1.4%
- 3M7.1%
- 1Y-0.1%
- YTD10.1%
Over the last 7 days, the Materials industry has risen 1.4%, driven by gains from L'Air Liquide of 1.5%. During this same period, the Vicat underperformed, falling 5.2%. The industry has been flat over the past 12 months despite the gain this week. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 14% annually.
Sector Valuation and Performance
Has the French Materials Sector valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 28 Feb 2026 | €122.0b | €54.9b | €2.5b | 21x | 49x | 2.2x |
| Mon, 26 Jan 2026 | €111.0b | €55.8b | €3.5b | 18.1x | 31.6x | 2x |
| Wed, 24 Dec 2025 | €111.0b | €55.9b | €3.6b | 17.7x | 30.7x | 2x |
| Fri, 21 Nov 2025 | €113.4b | €55.9b | €3.6b | 17.6x | 31.4x | 2x |
| Sun, 19 Oct 2025 | €117.4b | €56.2b | €3.4b | 16.5x | 34.9x | 2.1x |
| Tue, 16 Sep 2025 | €120.4b | €56.1b | €3.4b | 17.9x | 35.4x | 2.1x |
| Thu, 14 Aug 2025 | €120.1b | €56.2b | €5.4b | 17.8x | 22x | 2.1x |
| Sat, 12 Jul 2025 | €121.5b | €56.3b | €5.6b | 16.1x | 21.6x | 2.2x |
| Mon, 09 Jun 2025 | €125.0b | €56.4b | €5.6b | 14.4x | 22.1x | 2.2x |
| Wed, 07 May 2025 | €125.1b | €56.4b | €6.0b | 14.6x | 21x | 2.2x |
| Fri, 04 Apr 2025 | €119.4b | €56.5b | €6.0b | 16.5x | 19.9x | 2.1x |
| Sun, 02 Mar 2025 | €122.0b | €56.4b | €6.1b | 18.8x | 20.1x | 2.2x |
| Tue, 28 Jan 2025 | €113.9b | €56.8b | €5.7b | 17x | 20.1x | 2x |
| Thu, 26 Dec 2024 | €107.8b | €56.9b | €5.7b | 13.6x | 19x | 1.9x |
| Sat, 23 Nov 2024 | €112.1b | €57.3b | €5.7b | 15.5x | 19.8x | 2x |
| Mon, 21 Oct 2024 | €120.6b | €57.3b | €6.0b | 17.7x | 20.1x | 2.1x |
| Wed, 18 Sep 2024 | €118.8b | €57.7b | €4.0b | 17.8x | 29.8x | 2.1x |
| Fri, 16 Aug 2024 | €115.8b | €57.7b | €4.0b | 14.7x | 29x | 2x |
| Sun, 14 Jul 2024 | €118.3b | €58.3b | €4.4b | 17.2x | 26.8x | 2x |
| Tue, 11 Jun 2024 | €113.7b | €58.3b | €4.4b | 17x | 25.8x | 2x |
| Thu, 09 May 2024 | €122.3b | €58.3b | €4.4b | 18.9x | 27.8x | 2.1x |
| Sat, 06 Apr 2024 | €121.7b | €59.1b | €4.2b | 18.1x | 28.7x | 2.1x |
| Mon, 04 Mar 2024 | €120.7b | €59.1b | €4.3b | 12.7x | 28.2x | 2x |
| Wed, 31 Jan 2024 | €114.3b | €62.1b | €4.7b | 12.4x | 24.3x | 1.8x |
| Fri, 29 Dec 2023 | €116.1b | €62.1b | €4.7b | 12.3x | 24.9x | 1.9x |
| Sun, 26 Nov 2023 | €113.2b | €62.1b | €4.7b | 11.8x | 24.3x | 1.8x |
| Tue, 24 Oct 2023 | €100.8b | €63.0b | €4.7b | 11.4x | 21.5x | 1.6x |
| Thu, 21 Sep 2023 | €108.4b | €63.0b | €4.7b | 11.3x | 23.3x | 1.7x |
| Sat, 19 Aug 2023 | €108.0b | €63.0b | €4.7b | 11x | 22.9x | 1.7x |
| Mon, 17 Jul 2023 | €108.0b | €64.4b | €5.1b | 11.7x | 21.4x | 1.7x |
| Wed, 14 Jun 2023 | €106.1b | €64.5b | €5.3b | 10x | 20x | 1.6x |
| Fri, 12 May 2023 | €108.5b | €64.3b | €5.3b | 10.1x | 20.5x | 1.7x |
| Sun, 09 Apr 2023 | €106.8b | €64.5b | €5.5b | 10.7x | 19.4x | 1.7x |
| Tue, 07 Mar 2023 | €103.9b | €64.4b | €5.5b | 14.2x | 18.8x | 1.6x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
18.8x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are optimistic on the French Materials industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
- The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 49.0x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 24.6x.
- The 3-year average PS ratio of 2.0x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 2.2x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Materials industry have declined 23% 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 Trends
Which industries have driven the changes within the French Materials sector?
| FR Market | 0.19% | |
| Materials | 1.44% | |
| Metals and Mining | 13.80% | |
| Chemicals | 1.53% | |
| Paper and Forestry Products | 0.033% | |
| Basic Materials | -1.81% | |
| Packaging | -2.31% | |
Industry PE
- Investors are most optimistic about the Chemicals industry, which is trading close to its 3-year average PE ratio of 28.9x.
- Analysts expect its future annual earnings growth (11.1%) to be largely in line with prior year's earnings growth.
Forecasted Growth
- Analysts are most optimistic on the Metals and Mining industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 107% over the next 5 years.
- In contrast, the Chemicals industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 11% 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI L'Air Liquide | €178.24 | 1.5% +€1.5b | 0.9% | PE29.3x | |
| ERA ERAMET | €59.20 | 20.9% +€289.8m | 13.5% | PS0.6x | |
| AKE Arkema | €61.95 | 2.5% +€113.1m | -22.0% | PE74.1x | |
| NK Imerys | €24.50 | 3.6% +€72.6m | -21.4% | PS0.6x | |
| EXPL EPC Groupe | €247.00 | 1.2% +€6.4m | 19.9% | PE21.3x |
