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Japanese (NIKKEI) Diversified Chemicals Industry Analysis

UpdatedJun 23, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies22
  • 7D2.8%
  • 3M36.8%
  • 1Y117.4%
  • YTDn/a

Nissan Chemical is up 4.9%, leading the way for the Diversified Chemicals industry, which has gained 2.8%. Meanwhile, Sumitomo Chemical Company actually underperformed within the industry, shrinking 10.0% in the last week. This means that the industry has gained 117% over the past year. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 24% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the Japanese Diversified Chemicals Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 23 Jun 2026JP¥10.7tJP¥10.6tJP¥183.2b16x58.4x1x
Thu, 21 May 2026JP¥9.4tJP¥10.6tJP¥183.2b15.1x51.2x0.9x
Sat, 18 Apr 2026JP¥8.5tJP¥11.1tJP¥372.3b12.6x22.8x0.8x
Mon, 16 Mar 2026JP¥8.1tJP¥11.1tJP¥372.0b13.3x21.8x0.7x
Wed, 11 Feb 2026JP¥8.4tJP¥11.1tJP¥345.9b13.3x24.2x0.8x
Fri, 09 Jan 2026JP¥6.9tJP¥11.0tJP¥288.4b13.7x23.8x0.6x
Sun, 07 Dec 2025JP¥6.5tJP¥11.0tJP¥288.4b13.3x22.5x0.6x
Tue, 04 Nov 2025JP¥6.3tJP¥11.3tJP¥327.1b14.7x19.2x0.6x
Thu, 02 Oct 2025JP¥6.0tJP¥11.4tJP¥326.7b13.3x18.4x0.5x
Sat, 30 Aug 2025JP¥5.9tJP¥11.4tJP¥326.7b12.9x18x0.5x
Mon, 28 Jul 2025JP¥5.7tJP¥11.7tJP¥355.0b13x15.9x0.5x
Wed, 25 Jun 2025JP¥5.0tJP¥11.7tJP¥355.3b11.3x14.1x0.4x
Fri, 23 May 2025JP¥4.9tJP¥11.7tJP¥355.3b11x13.7x0.4x
Sun, 20 Apr 2025JP¥4.6tJP¥11.6tJP¥200.7b9.9x22.7x0.4x
Tue, 18 Mar 2025JP¥5.3tJP¥11.6tJP¥182.2b11.7x28.8x0.5x
Thu, 13 Feb 2025JP¥5.3tJP¥11.6tJP¥160.2b12x33.2x0.5x
Sat, 11 Jan 2025JP¥5.4tJP¥11.6tJP¥128.8b11.6x42x0.5x
Mon, 09 Dec 2024JP¥5.5tJP¥11.6tJP¥128.8b11.8x43x0.5x
Wed, 06 Nov 2024JP¥5.7tJP¥11.5tJP¥135.2b12.1x42.1x0.5x
Fri, 04 Oct 2024JP¥5.9tJP¥11.5tJP¥145.8b10.9x40.1x0.5x
Sun, 01 Sep 2024JP¥5.6tJP¥11.5tJP¥145.8b11.3x38.7x0.5x
Tue, 30 Jul 2024JP¥5.7tJP¥11.3tJP¥74.1b12.8x76.7x0.5x
Thu, 27 Jun 2024JP¥5.7tJP¥11.3tJP¥73.6b12.7x78.1x0.5x
Sat, 25 May 2024JP¥5.4tJP¥11.3tJP¥73.6b12.4x74x0.5x
Mon, 22 Apr 2024JP¥5.7tJP¥11.3tJP¥228.1b13.4x24.9x0.5x
Wed, 20 Mar 2024JP¥5.8tJP¥11.3tJP¥228.2b13.2x25.4x0.5x
Fri, 16 Feb 2024JP¥5.5tJP¥11.3tJP¥228.2b13x24.3x0.5x
Sun, 14 Jan 2024JP¥5.6tJP¥11.5tJP¥139.4b14.4x39.9x0.5x
Tue, 12 Dec 2023JP¥5.4tJP¥11.5tJP¥140.1b14.1x38.4x0.5x
Thu, 09 Nov 2023JP¥5.5tJP¥11.5tJP¥147.0b14.9x37.3x0.5x
Sat, 07 Oct 2023JP¥5.3tJP¥11.7tJP¥191.1b13.4x27.7x0.5x
Mon, 04 Sep 2023JP¥5.4tJP¥11.7tJP¥191.1b13.9x28.3x0.5x
Wed, 02 Aug 2023JP¥5.4tJP¥12.0tJP¥323.0b14.1x16.8x0.5x
Fri, 30 Jun 2023JP¥5.4tJP¥12.0tJP¥324.2b13.8x16.6x0.4x
Price to Earnings Ratio

16.6x


Total Market Cap: JP¥5.4tTotal Earnings: JP¥324.2bTotal Revenue: JP¥12.0tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Japanese Diversified Chemicals Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 32.1x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the Japanese Diversified Chemicals industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 58.4x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 32.1x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 0.53x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.0x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Diversified Chemicals industry have declined 17% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 4.1% per year.
  • This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.

Industry Comparison

How does Japanese Diversified Chemicals compare with similar industries?

JP Market2.60%
Materials2.81%
Chemicals0.70%
Diversified Chemicals2.78%
Commodity Chemicals1.35%
Specialty Chemicals-0.00098%
Fertilizers and Agricultural Chemicals-2.17%
Industrial Gases-2.26%
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
4021 Nissan ChemicalJP¥8.19k4.9%
+JP¥51.4b		92.2%PE22.1x
4182 Mitsubishi Gas Chemical CompanyJP¥5.34k4.8%
+JP¥47.9b		147.3%PS1.4x
4004 Resonac HoldingsJP¥18.41k0.7%
+JP¥21.8b		496.4%PE93.9x
4461 DKSJP¥12.52k8.2%
+JP¥10.1b		228.6%PE21.5x
4099 Shikoku Kasei HoldingsJP¥6.82k3.2%
+JP¥9.1b		255.2%PE30.8x

Latest News

4202
JP¥1,301.00
Daicel
7D
-2.4%
1Y
10.8%
4099
JP¥6,820.00
Shikoku Kasei Holdings
7D
3.2%
1Y
255.2%
4188
JP¥1,082.00
Mitsubishi Chemical Group
7D
-2.0%
1Y
46.5%
4531
JP¥379.00
Yuki Gosei Kogyo
7D
16.6%
1Y
43.0%
4005
JP¥519.10
Sumitomo Chemical Company
7D
-10.0%
1Y
52.7%
Narrative Update • Jun 19

4005: Planned Share Issuance And Exchange Will Shape Balanced Future Upside

Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Sumitomo Chemical Company to ¥520 from ¥460, citing updated assumptions for revenue, profit margins, and future P/E that result in a higher long-term price target. What's in the News Sumitomo Chemical Company has scheduled a board meeting for April 8, 2026, with an agenda to issue new shares and conduct a secondary offering of shares.
4461
JP¥12,520.00
DKS
7D
8.2%
1Y
228.6%
4208
JP¥3,120.00
UBE
7D
-2.4%
1Y
41.8%
4004
JP¥18,410.00
Resonac Holdings
7D
0.7%
1Y
496.4%
Narrative Update • Jun 17

4004: Rising Semiconductor Earnings Expectations Will Likely Outrun Future Margin Reality

Analysts now place their fair value estimate for Resonac Holdings at approximately ¥9,388, compared with the prior ¥3,700. They cite updated assumptions around discount rates, profit margins and future P/E levels as the key drivers of this change.
4187
JP¥5,780.00
Osaka Organic Chemical Industry
7D
2.8%
1Y
131.6%
4021
JP¥8,185.00
Nissan Chemical
7D
4.9%
1Y
92.2%
4078
JP¥4,530.00
Sakai Chemical Industry
7D
-5.1%
1Y
74.5%
5013
JP¥2,955.00
Yushiro
7D
-9.2%
1Y
55.2%
4960
JP¥555.00
Chemipro Kasei Kaisha
7D
7.8%
1Y
111.8%
4028
JP¥2,942.00
Ishihara Sangyo KaishaLtd
7D
-3.2%
1Y
49.6%
4403
JP¥2,608.50
NOF
7D
-5.6%
1Y
-3.2%
4182
JP¥5,336.00
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company
7D
4.8%
1Y
147.3%