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French (CAC) Materials Sector Analysis

UpdatedJan 12, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies34
  • 7D1.5%
  • 3M-4.4%
  • 1Y2.4%
  • YTD0.5%

Last week, the Materials industry hasn't moved much but ERAMET is up 17% in that time. Furthermore, the industry has been flat for the past year as well. Earnings are forecast to grow by 12% annually.

Sector Valuation and Performance

Has the French Materials Sector valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Mon, 12 Jan 2026€111.4b€55.8b€3.5b17.7x31.8x2x
Wed, 10 Dec 2025€110.0b€55.9b€3.6b18.3x30.3x2x
Fri, 07 Nov 2025€114.6b€56.1b€3.7b15x31.3x2x
Sun, 05 Oct 2025€117.0b€56.1b€3.4b15.9x34.5x2.1x
Tue, 02 Sep 2025€119.8b€56.2b€5.4b16.7x22.2x2.1x
Thu, 31 Jul 2025€119.3b€56.4b€5.7b17.9x20.9x2.1x
Sat, 28 Jun 2025€121.1b€56.4b€5.6b15.8x21.7x2.1x
Mon, 26 May 2025€125.4b€56.4b€5.5b15x22.8x2.2x
Wed, 23 Apr 2025€119.6b€56.5b€5.9b14.4x20.2x2.1x
Fri, 21 Mar 2025€123.1b€56.4b€6.0b18.3x20.6x2.2x
Sun, 16 Feb 2025€121.1b€56.8b€5.7b18.3x21.4x2.1x
Tue, 14 Jan 2025€108.7b€56.8b€5.7b15.2x18.9x1.9x
Thu, 12 Dec 2024€111.8b€57.3b€5.6b15.4x19.8x2x
Sat, 09 Nov 2024€113.6b€57.3b€5.6b16.6x20.2x2x
Mon, 07 Oct 2024€118.0b€57.5b€6.0b13.4x19.8x2.1x
Wed, 04 Sep 2024€118.6b€57.7b€4.0b15x29.7x2.1x
Fri, 02 Aug 2024€117.1b€57.6b€4.0b14.9x29.3x2x
Sun, 30 Jun 2024€115.4b€58.2b€4.4b16.7x26.2x2x
Tue, 28 May 2024€121.1b€58.3b€4.4b18.9x27.6x2.1x
Thu, 25 Apr 2024€120.6b€58.6b€4.4b17.6x27.1x2.1x
Sat, 23 Mar 2024€122.7b€59.1b€4.3b13.8x28.6x2.1x
Mon, 19 Feb 2024€113.2b€62.4b€4.8b11x23.8x1.8x
Wed, 17 Jan 2024€114.6b€62.1b€4.7b11.5x24.4x1.8x
Fri, 15 Dec 2023€114.7b€62.0b€4.6b12.2x24.7x1.8x
Sun, 12 Nov 2023€108.9b€62.1b€4.6b12x23.4x1.8x
Tue, 10 Oct 2023€105.0b€63.0b€4.7b11.1x22.5x1.7x
Thu, 07 Sep 2023€110.6b€63.0b€4.7b11.3x23.8x1.8x
Sat, 05 Aug 2023€107.8b€63.0b€4.7b13.3x22.8x1.7x
Mon, 03 Jul 2023€109.3b€64.3b€5.0b11.6x21.7x1.7x
Wed, 31 May 2023€105.9b€64.3b€5.3b9.6x20x1.6x
Fri, 28 Apr 2023€108.5b€64.6b€5.5b10.4x19.7x1.7x
Sun, 26 Mar 2023€102.4b€64.4b€5.5b10.3x18.5x1.6x
Tue, 21 Feb 2023€105.3b€64.8b€6.1b13.5x17.3x1.6x
Thu, 19 Jan 2023€99.8b€60.9b€5.9b14.4x16.9x1.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

16.9x


Total Market Cap: €99.8bTotal Earnings: €5.9bTotal Revenue: €60.9bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
French Materials Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 23.9x202420252026
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 31.8x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 23.9x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 1.9x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Materials industry have declined 16% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 2.9% 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 Market2.18%
Materials1.46%
Metals and Mining10.09%
Basic Materials4.17%
Paper and Forestry Products1.96%
Chemicals1.16%
Packaging0.13%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Chemicals industry, which is trading close to its 3-year average PE ratio of 28.7x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 10.5%, which is lower than the prior year's growth of 12.8% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Metals and Mining industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 82% over the next 5 years.
  • In contrast, the Basic Materials industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 9.2% per year over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

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

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
AI L'Air Liquide€158.801.1%
+€1.0b		1.5%PE26.8x
ERA ERAMET€72.2510.1%
+€188.6m		32.2%PS0.7x
VCT Vicat€79.003.5%
+€120.3m		128.0%PE13x
NK Imerys€25.164.9%
+€99.6m		-5.8%PE13.4x
AKE Arkema€53.502.2%
+€86.7m		-25.5%PE31.8x

Latest News

VRLA
€23.46
Verallia Société Anonyme
7D
1.0%
1Y
-0.09%

VRLA: Modest Price Cut Will Still Support Constructive Margin Outlook

Narrative Update Overview The updated analyst price target for Verallia Société Anonyme reflects a modest reduction to €33 from €34.50, as analysts adjust their models for a slightly higher discount rate, more cautious revenue growth assumptions, and a different forward P/E framework, while still recognizing stronger profit margin expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent research shows that bullish analysts are trimming their price targets for Verallia Société Anonyme in small steps, from €35 to €34.50 and now to €33, while still attaching positive ratings.
NK
€25.16
Imerys
7D
4.9%
1Y
-5.8%

Imerys (EPA:NK) Will Be Looking To Turn Around Its Returns

Jan 10
Imerys (EPA:NK) Will Be Looking To Turn Around Its Returns
TFF
€17.85
TFF Group
7D
-3.3%
1Y
-35.1%
VCT
€79.00
Vicat
7D
3.5%
1Y
128.0%

VCT: Higher Fair Value And Steady Outlook Will Support Balanced Expectations

Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Vicat from €74.00 to €81.80, citing updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E that are consistent with the recent Street move to increase the price target to €69.00. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the move to a €69.00 price target as broadly aligned with the higher fair value estimate of €81.80, which they view as support for a more constructive stance on the shares.
ERA
€72.25
ERAMET
7D
10.1%
1Y
32.2%
AKE
€53.50
Arkema
7D
2.2%
1Y
-25.5%

AKE: Battery Materials Push Will Support Re Rating Despite Sector Downgrade

Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Arkema to €85 from €95. This reflects lower assumed revenue growth, a slightly softer profit margin profile, a higher discount rate and more conservative future P/E expectations following recent cuts to Street price targets and a sector downgrade.
RBT
€878.00
Robertet
7D
-0.1%
1Y
4.2%
AI
€158.80
L'Air Liquide
7D
1.1%
1Y
1.5%

Estimating The Fair Value Of L'Air Liquide S.A. (EPA:AI)

Dec 28
Estimating The Fair Value Of L'Air Liquide S.A. (EPA:AI)
SEFER
€7.64
SergeFerrari Group
7D
-2.6%
1Y
45.5%

SergeFerrari Group SA (EPA:SEFER) Doing What It Can To Lift Shares

Dec 24
SergeFerrari Group SA (EPA:SEFER) Doing What It Can To Lift Shares
ALBI
€2.18
Gascogne
7D
-1.8%
1Y
-9.9%
ALGIL
€26.20
Groupe Guillin
7D
-1.7%
1Y
-3.9%

Groupe Guillin (EPA:ALGIL) Is Reinvesting At Lower Rates Of Return

Dec 05
Groupe Guillin (EPA:ALGIL) Is Reinvesting At Lower Rates Of Return
ALCRB
€11.14
Carbios SAS
7D
-3.0%
1Y
70.9%
ALBKK
€22.00
Baikowski
7D
-6.0%
1Y
41.9%

Baikowski SA (EPA:ALBKK) Stock Rockets 28% As Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected

Oct 07
Baikowski SA (EPA:ALBKK) Stock Rockets 28% As Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected
MLZAM
€2.66
ZCCM Investments Holdings
7D
10.8%
1Y
111.1%
ALMIB
€1.00
Amoéba
7D
-1.4%
1Y
23.0%
EXPL
€227.00
EPC Groupe
7D
4.6%
1Y
18.8%