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Japanese (NIKKEI) Diversified Chemicals Industry Analysis

UpdatedMay 09, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies22
  • 7D5.4%
  • 3M18.3%
  • 1Y94.3%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Diversified Chemicals industry has remained flat, although notably Resonac Holdings gained 14%. As for the the longer term, the industry is up 88% over the past 12 months. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 20% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 09 May 2026JP¥9.2tJP¥11.1tJP¥373.1b13.4x24.7x0.8x
Mon, 06 Apr 2026JP¥8.1tJP¥11.1tJP¥372.0b12.7x21.7x0.7x
Wed, 04 Mar 2026JP¥9.0tJP¥11.1tJP¥372.0b14.4x24.3x0.8x
Fri, 30 Jan 2026JP¥7.5tJP¥11.0tJP¥291.8b13.5x25.5x0.7x
Sun, 28 Dec 2025JP¥6.7tJP¥11.0tJP¥288.4b13.9x23.3x0.6x
Tue, 25 Nov 2025JP¥6.3tJP¥11.0tJP¥288.4b13.2x21.8x0.6x
Thu, 23 Oct 2025JP¥6.3tJP¥11.4tJP¥327.2b13.3x19.3x0.6x
Sat, 20 Sep 2025JP¥6.2tJP¥11.4tJP¥326.7b13.6x19x0.5x
Mon, 18 Aug 2025JP¥5.7tJP¥11.4tJP¥301.8b13.1x18.8x0.5x
Wed, 16 Jul 2025JP¥5.4tJP¥11.7tJP¥355.0b12.3x15.3x0.5x
Fri, 13 Jun 2025JP¥5.1tJP¥11.7tJP¥355.3b11.6x14.4x0.4x
Sun, 11 May 2025JP¥4.8tJP¥11.7tJP¥202.5b10.6x23.9x0.4x
Tue, 08 Apr 2025JP¥4.2tJP¥11.6tJP¥200.3b9.3x20.7x0.4x
Thu, 06 Mar 2025JP¥5.1tJP¥11.6tJP¥182.2b11.5x28x0.4x
Sat, 01 Feb 2025JP¥5.3tJP¥11.6tJP¥130.1b11.6x41.1x0.5x
Mon, 30 Dec 2024JP¥5.6tJP¥11.6tJP¥128.8b12x43.3x0.5x
Wed, 27 Nov 2024JP¥5.7tJP¥11.6tJP¥128.8b12.3x44.6x0.5x
Fri, 25 Oct 2024JP¥5.6tJP¥11.5tJP¥145.5b10.4x38.7x0.5x
Sun, 22 Sep 2024JP¥5.8tJP¥11.5tJP¥145.8b11.1x39.9x0.5x
Tue, 20 Aug 2024JP¥5.6tJP¥11.5tJP¥145.8b10.6x38.1x0.5x
Thu, 18 Jul 2024JP¥6.0tJP¥11.3tJP¥74.1b13.4x80.9x0.5x
Sat, 15 Jun 2024JP¥5.5tJP¥11.3tJP¥73.6b12.3x74.4x0.5x
Mon, 13 May 2024JP¥5.8tJP¥11.3tJP¥223.9b14.6x26x0.5x
Wed, 10 Apr 2024JP¥5.8tJP¥11.3tJP¥228.2b13.3x25.2x0.5x
Fri, 08 Mar 2024JP¥5.6tJP¥11.3tJP¥228.2b12.9x24.6x0.5x
Sun, 04 Feb 2024JP¥5.5tJP¥11.5tJP¥141.2b14.2x39.2x0.5x
Tue, 02 Jan 2024JP¥5.3tJP¥11.5tJP¥140.1b14.1x38.1x0.5x
Thu, 30 Nov 2023JP¥5.5tJP¥11.5tJP¥140.1b14.6x39.5x0.5x
Sat, 28 Oct 2023JP¥5.3tJP¥11.7tJP¥191.2b13.5x27.7x0.5x
Mon, 25 Sep 2023JP¥5.6tJP¥11.7tJP¥191.1b14.1x29.3x0.5x
Wed, 23 Aug 2023JP¥5.1tJP¥11.7tJP¥191.1b13.2x26.9x0.4x
Fri, 21 Jul 2023JP¥5.3tJP¥12.0tJP¥323.9b13.9x16.3x0.4x
Sun, 18 Jun 2023JP¥5.3tJP¥12.0tJP¥324.2b12.9x16.5x0.4x
Tue, 16 May 2023JP¥5.2tJP¥12.0tJP¥427.5b13.4x12.1x0.4x
Price to Earnings Ratio

12.1x


Total Market Cap: JP¥5.2tTotal Earnings: JP¥427.5bTotal Revenue: JP¥12.0tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Japanese Diversified Chemicals Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 30.6x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the Japanese Diversified Chemicals industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 23.4x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 30.6x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.51x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Diversified Chemicals industry have declined 4.4% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 2.6% 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 Market2.87%
Materials4.93%
Chemicals3.84%
Diversified Chemicals5.40%
Specialty Chemicals4.24%
Commodity Chemicals2.20%
Industrial Gases2.01%
Fertilizers and Agricultural Chemicals-0.015%
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
4004 Resonac HoldingsJP¥16.00k13.9%
+JP¥354.6b		489.6%PE100x
4182 Mitsubishi Gas Chemical CompanyJP¥4.58k4.9%
+JP¥41.7b		105.8%PS1.2x
4188 Mitsubishi Chemical GroupJP¥922.402.7%
+JP¥33.1b		28.0%PE52x
4021 Nissan ChemicalJP¥6.89k2.1%
+JP¥18.9b		60.7%PE19.8x
4028 Ishihara Sangyo KaishaLtdJP¥3.29k8.2%
+JP¥9.6b		84.9%PE7.8x

Latest News

4461
JP¥8,930.00
DKS
7D
7.3%
1Y
244.4%
4004
JP¥16,000.00
Resonac Holdings
7D
13.9%
1Y
489.6%
Narrative Update • Apr 29

4004: Spin Off Plans And Margin Outlook Will Shape Future Earnings Power

Analysts now estimate Resonac Holdings' fair value at about ¥13,293 per share, up from roughly ¥12,185. This change reflects updated assumptions for a slightly lower discount rate, more moderate revenue growth, a small uplift in profit margins, and a higher future P/E multiple.
4005
JP¥508.10
Sumitomo Chemical Company
7D
-0.9%
1Y
42.0%
Narrative Update • Apr 28

4005: Earnings Reset And Recycling Push Will Support Stronger Outlook

Analysts have raised their price target for Sumitomo Chemical Company from ¥529.18 to ¥589.70, reflecting updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, the discount rate, and an expected future P/E of 14.13x. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled for March 2, 2026, to consider and approve filing of a shelf registration statement for issuance of new shares (Key Developments).
4188
JP¥922.40
Mitsubishi Chemical Group
7D
2.7%
1Y
28.0%
Narrative Update • Apr 24

4188: Structural Reform Losses And Profit Cut Will Depress Future Returns

Analysts have kept their ¥790 price target for Mitsubishi Chemical Group steady, as small tweaks to assumptions on discount rate, revenue trend, profit margin and future P/E are seen as offsetting each other rather than shifting the overall valuation view. What's in the News Mitsubishi Chemical Group lowered its consolidated earnings guidance for the year ending March 31, 2026, keeping sales revenue guidance at ¥3,672.0b but adjusting operating income to ¥70.0b, net income to ¥114.8b, and basic EPS to ¥34.29, compared with prior guidance of operating income ¥176.0b, net income ¥189.9b, and EPS ¥91.21.
4202
JP¥1,221.50
Daicel
7D
-0.7%
1Y
0.08%
4187
JP¥4,820.00
Osaka Organic Chemical Industry
7D
3.0%
1Y
95.7%
4099
JP¥5,280.00
Shikoku Kasei Holdings
7D
4.1%
1Y
186.6%
4028
JP¥3,285.00
Ishihara Sangyo KaishaLtd
7D
8.2%
1Y
84.9%
4635
JP¥1,300.00
Tokyo Printing Ink Mfg
7D
-0.7%
1Y
67.3%
4021
JP¥6,892.00
Nissan Chemical
7D
2.1%
1Y
60.7%
4960
JP¥715.00
Chemipro Kasei Kaisha
7D
-1.2%
1Y
155.4%
4403
JP¥3,225.00
NOF
7D
-0.4%
1Y
47.9%
4113
JP¥900.00
Taoka Chemical Company
7D
-0.3%
1Y
-15.7%
4885
JP¥947.00
Muromachi Chemicals
7D
-0.8%
1Y
0.2%
4182
JP¥4,582.00
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company
7D
4.9%
1Y
105.8%