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U.K. (FTSE) Specialty Chemicals Industry Analysis

UpdatedJun 25, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies12
  • 7D-1.3%
  • 3M12.3%
  • 1Y8.0%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Specialty Chemicals industry has dropped 1.1%, driven by a pullback from Johnson Matthey of 2.2%. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 6.2%. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 31% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.K. Specialty Chemicals Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 25 Jun 2026UK£9.9bUK£17.0b-UK£151,646,805.9237.8x-65.4x0.6x
Sat, 23 May 2026UK£9.9bUK£16.1b-UK£156,487,037.4226.8x-63.1x0.6x
Mon, 20 Apr 2026UK£9.6bUK£16.2b-UK£36,757,310.2322.5x-261.4x0.6x
Wed, 18 Mar 2026UK£8.6bUK£16.2b-UK£36,114,918.4621.2x-239.4x0.5x
Fri, 13 Feb 2026UK£10.3bUK£16.3b-UK£39,129,985.7024.6x-262.6x0.6x
Sun, 11 Jan 2026UK£9.6bUK£16.3b-UK£33,979,122.0017.8x-283.9x0.6x
Tue, 09 Dec 2025UK£9.1bUK£16.3b-UK£32,697,344.8116.7x-279.5x0.6x
Thu, 06 Nov 2025UK£9.3bUK£16.3bUK£432.6m12.3x21.6x0.6x
Sat, 04 Oct 2025UK£9.4bUK£16.3bUK£433.5m14.4x21.7x0.6x
Mon, 01 Sep 2025UK£8.6bUK£16.3bUK£434.7m20.9x19.9x0.5x
Wed, 30 Jul 2025UK£8.6bUK£16.4bUK£433.9m20x19.8x0.5x
Fri, 27 Jun 2025UK£9.2bUK£16.3bUK£453.5m22.1x20.4x0.6x
Sun, 25 May 2025UK£9.1bUK£16.3bUK£451.5m20.9x20.2x0.6x
Tue, 22 Apr 2025UK£7.7bUK£16.6bUK£597.1m14.5x12.9x0.5x
Thu, 20 Mar 2025UK£8.9bUK£16.6bUK£583.6m15.3x15.3x0.5x
Sat, 15 Feb 2025UK£9.5bUK£16.6bUK£584.2m17.8x16.2x0.6x
Mon, 13 Jan 2025UK£9.0bUK£16.4bUK£566.0m15.5x16x0.6x
Wed, 11 Dec 2024UK£9.7bUK£16.6bUK£584.6m20.7x16.7x0.6x
Fri, 08 Nov 2024UK£9.9bUK£17.7bUK£161.1m24.3x61.7x0.6x
Sun, 06 Oct 2024UK£11.1bUK£17.7bUK£161.4m24.9x69x0.6x
Tue, 03 Sep 2024UK£11.2bUK£17.7bUK£165.3m26.7x67.8x0.6x
Thu, 01 Aug 2024UK£11.4bUK£17.7bUK£194.4m29.3x58.5x0.6x
Sat, 29 Jun 2024UK£11.1bUK£17.7bUK£199.4m29.4x55.4x0.6x
Mon, 27 May 2024UK£12.7bUK£17.7bUK£194.9m33.5x65x0.7x
Wed, 24 Apr 2024UK£12.9bUK£19.1bUK£295.8m22.8x43.5x0.7x
Fri, 22 Mar 2024UK£13.1bUK£19.1bUK£286.5m20.5x45.7x0.7x
Sun, 18 Feb 2024UK£12.7bUK£19.5bUK£187.1m19x67.6x0.6x
Tue, 16 Jan 2024UK£11.9bUK£19.5bUK£186.7m19.9x63.6x0.6x
Thu, 14 Dec 2023UK£12.3bUK£19.5bUK£185.6m20.5x66.2x0.6x
Sat, 11 Nov 2023UK£11.9bUK£20.3bUK£284.0m18.1x41.8x0.6x
Mon, 09 Oct 2023UK£12.0bUK£20.3bUK£312.9m21x38.5x0.6x
Wed, 06 Sep 2023UK£13.1bUK£20.5bUK£445.0m24.4x29.3x0.6x
Fri, 04 Aug 2023UK£13.9bUK£20.5bUK£445.0m26.9x31.2x0.7x
Sun, 02 Jul 2023UK£13.5bUK£20.7bUK£901.2m12x15x0.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

15x


Total Market Cap: UK£13.5bTotal Earnings: UK£901.2mTotal Revenue: UK£20.7bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.K. Specialty Chemicals Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average -10.5x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are relatively neutral on the British Specialty Chemicals industry at the moment, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates to remain steady.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.59x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • Total earnings for the Specialty Chemicals industry have declined over the last three years, with the industry now making a loss overall.
  • Revenues have also declined 6.5% per year, which is driving profits down.

Industry Comparison

How does U.K. Specialty Chemicals compare with similar industries?

GB Market-0.91%
Materials-10.32%
Chemicals-1.48%
Specialty Chemicals-1.27%
Commodity Chemicals-4.04%
Fertilizers and Agricultural Chemicals-5.05%
Industrial Gases-8.92%
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
CRDA Croda InternationalUK£31.792.6%
+UK£111.9m		6.2%PE71.7x
IOF IofinaUK£0.536.0%
+UK£5.8m		103.8%PE17x

Latest News

HAYD
UK£0.0031
Haydale
7D
-4.6%
1Y
-53.4%
SYNT
UK£0.85
Synthomer
7D
-20.9%
1Y
-19.7%
VCT
UK£6.07
Victrex
7D
-2.7%
1Y
-21.9%
Narrative Update • Jun 22

VCT: Margin Progress And Lower P/E Framework Will Support Future Re Rating

Analysts have nudged their Victrex price target slightly lower to £8.49 from £8.51, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E expectations that leave the overall valuation broadly unchanged. What's in the News No recent Victrex specific news items or key developments were available from the provided sources.
SYM
UK£0.083
Symphony Environmental Technologies
7D
-8.3%
1Y
-17.5%
ELM
UK£1.56
Elementis
7D
-0.1%
1Y
-1.8%
Narrative Update • Jun 18

ELM: New Audit Oversight Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts have nudged their Elementis price target slightly higher to £2.00 from about £2.00, reflecting updated views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions. What’s in the News for Elementis Elementis appointed Ernst & Young LLP as auditor at its Annual General Meeting held on April 29, 2026, replacing the previous audit firm.
CRDA
UK£31.79
Croda International
7D
2.6%
1Y
6.2%
Narrative Update • Jun 16

CRDA: Mixed Broker Revisions And Execution Risks Will Shape Future P/E Path

Croda International's analyst price targets have shifted higher to £32.00 from £30.00, as analysts cite updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and a slightly lower discount rate, along with a modestly adjusted future P/E expectation. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Croda International highlights a mix of optimism and caution, with several firms adjusting ratings and price targets as they reassess the company’s growth prospects, profit outlook and valuation framework.
JMAT
UK£20.44
Johnson Matthey
7D
-5.5%
1Y
19.7%
Narrative Update • Jun 16

JMAT: Lower Discount Rate And Higher P/E Assumptions Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Johnson Matthey shares from £24.20 to £25.80, citing recent price target revisions around £2,400. These revisions reflect updated expectations for discount rates, projected revenue trends, profit margins and future P/E assumptions.
HDD
UK£0.70
Hardide
7D
-4.1%
1Y
754.5%
IOF
UK£0.53
Iofina
7D
6.0%
1Y
103.8%
SNOX
UK£0.53
SulNOx Group
7D
-12.5%
1Y
-12.5%