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Japanese (NIKKEI) Diversified Chemicals Industry Analysis

UpdatedNov 10, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies22
  • 7D-0.4%
  • 3M11.4%
  • 1Y11.8%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Diversified Chemicals industry has remained flat, although notably Mitsubishi Chemical Group gained 5.6%. The past year has been better, since the industry has gained 12% in that time. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 13% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 11 Nov 2025JP¥6.2tJP¥11.2tJP¥410.6b13.9x15.2x0.6x
Thu, 09 Oct 2025JP¥6.3tJP¥11.4tJP¥326.7b13.5x19.2x0.6x
Sat, 06 Sep 2025JP¥6.0tJP¥11.4tJP¥326.7b13x18.3x0.5x
Mon, 04 Aug 2025JP¥5.6tJP¥11.4tJP¥310.0b12.5x18x0.5x
Wed, 02 Jul 2025JP¥5.2tJP¥11.7tJP¥355.3b11.8x14.6x0.4x
Fri, 30 May 2025JP¥5.1tJP¥11.7tJP¥355.3b11.3x14.3x0.4x
Sun, 27 Apr 2025JP¥4.6tJP¥11.6tJP¥200.9b10.4x23.1x0.4x
Tue, 25 Mar 2025JP¥5.3tJP¥11.6tJP¥182.2b11.9x28.9x0.5x
Thu, 20 Feb 2025JP¥5.2tJP¥11.6tJP¥182.2b11.8x28.5x0.4x
Sat, 18 Jan 2025JP¥5.3tJP¥11.6tJP¥129.4b11.4x40.8x0.5x
Mon, 16 Dec 2024JP¥5.5tJP¥11.6tJP¥128.8b11.8x42.7x0.5x
Wed, 13 Nov 2024JP¥5.7tJP¥11.5tJP¥129.0b12.3x44.2x0.5x
Fri, 11 Oct 2024JP¥5.9tJP¥11.5tJP¥145.8b10.7x40.5x0.5x
Sun, 08 Sep 2024JP¥5.6tJP¥11.5tJP¥145.8b11x38.1x0.5x
Tue, 06 Aug 2024JP¥4.6tJP¥11.4tJP¥133.3b9x34.9x0.4x
Thu, 04 Jul 2024JP¥5.8tJP¥11.3tJP¥73.6b12.9x78.7x0.5x
Sat, 01 Jun 2024JP¥5.5tJP¥11.3tJP¥73.6b12.3x74.3x0.5x
Mon, 29 Apr 2024JP¥5.7tJP¥11.3tJP¥228.1b13.5x24.9x0.5x
Wed, 27 Mar 2024JP¥5.8tJP¥11.3tJP¥228.2b13.3x25.5x0.5x
Fri, 23 Feb 2024JP¥5.7tJP¥11.3tJP¥228.2b13x25x0.5x
Sun, 21 Jan 2024JP¥5.5tJP¥11.5tJP¥139.4b14.4x39.5x0.5x
Tue, 19 Dec 2023JP¥5.3tJP¥11.5tJP¥140.1b14.3x38x0.5x
Thu, 16 Nov 2023JP¥5.6tJP¥11.5tJP¥138.9b14.9x40.4x0.5x
Sat, 14 Oct 2023JP¥5.4tJP¥11.7tJP¥191.2b14.1x28.3x0.5x
Mon, 11 Sep 2023JP¥5.5tJP¥11.7tJP¥191.1b13.8x28.7x0.5x
Wed, 09 Aug 2023JP¥5.2tJP¥11.8tJP¥223.8b14.1x23.4x0.4x
Fri, 07 Jul 2023JP¥5.4tJP¥12.0tJP¥324.2b13.7x16.6x0.4x
Sun, 04 Jun 2023JP¥5.1tJP¥12.0tJP¥324.2b12.6x15.7x0.4x
Tue, 02 May 2023JP¥5.2tJP¥12.0tJP¥428.3b10.7x12x0.4x
Thu, 30 Mar 2023JP¥5.0tJP¥12.0tJP¥430.7b10.4x11.7x0.4x
Sat, 25 Feb 2023JP¥5.1tJP¥12.0tJP¥430.7b9.6x11.8x0.4x
Mon, 23 Jan 2023JP¥4.8tJP¥11.9tJP¥602.8b9.1x7.9x0.4x
Wed, 21 Dec 2022JP¥4.8tJP¥11.9tJP¥603.1b9.1x8x0.4x
Fri, 18 Nov 2022JP¥5.0tJP¥11.9tJP¥603.1b9.2x8.3x0.4x
Price to Earnings Ratio

8.3x


Total Market Cap: JP¥5.0tTotal Earnings: JP¥603.1bTotal Revenue: JP¥11.9tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Japanese Diversified Chemicals Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 28.5x202320242025
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 15.2x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 28.4x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.47x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Diversified Chemicals industry have declined 12% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues have remained mostly flat.
  • This means that although sales have remained flat, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased, which has decreased profits.

Industry Comparison

How does Japanese Diversified Chemicals compare with similar industries?

JP Market-0.98%
Materials-1.12%
Chemicals-0.68%
Diversified Chemicals-0.42%
Commodity Chemicals0.76%
Fertilizers and Agricultural Chemicals0.75%
Specialty Chemicals-1.26%
Industrial Gases-1.86%
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
4188 Mitsubishi Chemical GroupJP¥851.105.6%
+JP¥61.1b		1.7%PE31.4x
4403 NOFJP¥2.84k3.3%
+JP¥21.1b		15.3%PE18.7x
4182 Mitsubishi Gas Chemical CompanyJP¥2.96k3.5%
+JP¥19.5b		8.2%PE13.6x
4208 UBEJP¥2.41k6.0%
+JP¥13.2b		2.9%PE40.6x
4028 Ishihara Sangyo KaishaLtdJP¥2.65k11.5%
+JP¥10.5b		89.5%PE7.6x

Latest News

4202
JP¥1,262.00
Daicel
7D
-5.0%
1Y
-8.2%
4635
JP¥6,870.00
Tokyo Printing Ink Mfg
7D
-2.4%
1Y
113.0%
4403
JP¥2,839.00
NOF
7D
3.3%
1Y
15.3%
4028
JP¥2,651.00
Ishihara Sangyo KaishaLtd
7D
11.5%
1Y
89.5%
4005
JP¥437.60
Sumitomo Chemical Company
7D
-3.5%
1Y
10.9%

4005: Improved Profit Margins And New Joint Venture Will Drive Upside

Analysts have raised their fair value price target for Sumitomo Chemical Company from ¥522 to approximately ¥527, citing improvements in projected revenue growth and profit margins as key factors for the upward revision. What's in the News Samsung Electro-Mechanics and Sumitomo Chemical have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a joint venture for manufacturing 'Glass Core,' an advanced material for next-generation semiconductor package substrates (Key Developments).
4099
JP¥2,686.00
Shikoku Kasei Holdings
7D
-2.3%
1Y
26.9%

Shikoku Kasei Holdings (TSE:4099) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of ¥25.00

Nov 03
Shikoku Kasei Holdings (TSE:4099) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of ¥25.00
4045
JP¥1,563.50
Toagosei
7D
2.2%
1Y
1.5%
4188
JP¥851.10
Mitsubishi Chemical Group
7D
5.6%
1Y
1.7%
4004
JP¥5,767.00
Resonac Holdings
7D
-4.5%
1Y
50.5%

4004: Future Consortium Developments Will Limit Near-Term Upside Potential

Analysts have maintained their price target for Resonac Holdings at ¥5,476, citing only minimal adjustments to the discount rate and earnings assumptions. These changes do not materially alter their outlook for the stock.
4187
JP¥3,805.00
Osaka Organic Chemical Industry
7D
-0.8%
1Y
32.6%

Earnings Not Telling The Story For Osaka Organic Chemical Industry Ltd. (TSE:4187) After Shares Rise 26%

Oct 31
Earnings Not Telling The Story For Osaka Organic Chemical Industry Ltd. (TSE:4187) After Shares Rise 26%
4461
JP¥7,530.00
DKS
7D
14.3%
1Y
92.6%
4041
JP¥3,515.00
Nippon Soda
7D
2.8%
1Y
42.5%

Nippon Soda (TSE:4041) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Oct 28
Nippon Soda (TSE:4041) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
4021
JP¥5,134.00
Nissan Chemical
7D
-1.6%
1Y
-3.1%

Nissan Chemical (TSE:4021) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of ¥70.00

Sep 29
Nissan Chemical (TSE:4021) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of ¥70.00
4182
JP¥2,957.00
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company
7D
3.5%
1Y
8.2%
4208
JP¥2,405.00
UBE
7D
6.0%
1Y
2.9%

UBE (TSE:4208) Is Reinvesting At Lower Rates Of Return

Sep 05
UBE (TSE:4208) Is Reinvesting At Lower Rates Of Return
4885
JP¥733.00
Muromachi Chemicals
7D
-1.9%
1Y
3.8%