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Japanese (NIKKEI) Diversified Chemicals Industry Analysis

UpdatedFeb 07, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies22
  • 7D4.3%
  • 3M25.4%
  • 1Y52.0%
  • YTDn/a

In the last week, the Diversified Chemicals industry is up 4.3%, with Sumitomo Chemical Company up 14%. In the last 12 months, the industry was up 52%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 21% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 07 Feb 2026JP¥7.8tJP¥10.9tJP¥334.3b12.7x23.4x0.7x
Mon, 05 Jan 2026JP¥6.7tJP¥11.0tJP¥288.4b13.7x23.2x0.6x
Wed, 03 Dec 2025JP¥6.5tJP¥11.0tJP¥288.4b13.5x22.6x0.6x
Fri, 31 Oct 2025JP¥6.3tJP¥11.4tJP¥327.0b14.8x19.4x0.6x
Sun, 28 Sep 2025JP¥6.2tJP¥11.4tJP¥326.7b13.8x19.1x0.5x
Tue, 26 Aug 2025JP¥5.8tJP¥11.4tJP¥326.7b12.8x17.8x0.5x
Thu, 24 Jul 2025JP¥5.6tJP¥11.7tJP¥355.0b12.7x15.7x0.5x
Sat, 21 Jun 2025JP¥5.0tJP¥11.7tJP¥355.3b11.2x14.2x0.4x
Mon, 19 May 2025JP¥4.9tJP¥11.6tJP¥357.7b10.9x13.6x0.4x
Wed, 16 Apr 2025JP¥4.5tJP¥11.6tJP¥200.7b10.1x22.4x0.4x
Fri, 14 Mar 2025JP¥5.2tJP¥11.6tJP¥182.2b11.5x28.6x0.4x
Sun, 09 Feb 2025JP¥5.2tJP¥11.6tJP¥160.2b11.6x32.7x0.5x
Tue, 07 Jan 2025JP¥5.5tJP¥11.6tJP¥128.8b11.9x42.6x0.5x
Thu, 05 Dec 2024JP¥5.6tJP¥11.6tJP¥128.8b11.9x43.6x0.5x
Sat, 02 Nov 2024JP¥5.6tJP¥11.5tJP¥157.7b11.7x35.3x0.5x
Mon, 30 Sep 2024JP¥6.0tJP¥11.5tJP¥145.8b11.3x41.1x0.5x
Wed, 28 Aug 2024JP¥5.6tJP¥11.5tJP¥145.8b11.1x38.5x0.5x
Fri, 26 Jul 2024JP¥5.5tJP¥11.3tJP¥74.1b12.4x74.8x0.5x
Sun, 23 Jun 2024JP¥5.6tJP¥11.3tJP¥73.6b12.4x76.2x0.5x
Tue, 21 May 2024JP¥5.6tJP¥11.3tJP¥73.4b12.4x76.7x0.5x
Thu, 18 Apr 2024JP¥5.7tJP¥11.3tJP¥228.1b13.5x25x0.5x
Sat, 16 Mar 2024JP¥5.6tJP¥11.3tJP¥228.2b12.9x24.7x0.5x
Mon, 12 Feb 2024JP¥5.4tJP¥11.3tJP¥232.3b13.8x23.4x0.5x
Wed, 10 Jan 2024JP¥5.5tJP¥11.5tJP¥140.1b14x39.3x0.5x
Fri, 08 Dec 2023JP¥5.5tJP¥11.5tJP¥140.1b14.1x39.2x0.5x
Sun, 05 Nov 2023JP¥5.5tJP¥11.5tJP¥134.4b14.5x41.2x0.5x
Tue, 03 Oct 2023JP¥5.5tJP¥11.7tJP¥191.1b14x28.6x0.5x
Thu, 31 Aug 2023JP¥5.3tJP¥11.7tJP¥191.1b13.8x27.8x0.5x
Sat, 29 Jul 2023JP¥5.4tJP¥12.0tJP¥323.3b14x16.5x0.4x
Mon, 26 Jun 2023JP¥5.2tJP¥12.0tJP¥324.2b12.5x16.1x0.4x
Wed, 24 May 2023JP¥5.1tJP¥12.0tJP¥324.2b12.2x15.8x0.4x
Fri, 21 Apr 2023JP¥5.1tJP¥12.0tJP¥430.2b10.2x11.8x0.4x
Sun, 19 Mar 2023JP¥4.9tJP¥12.0tJP¥430.7b9.8x11.3x0.4x
Tue, 14 Feb 2023JP¥4.9tJP¥12.0tJP¥433.5b9.4x11.3x0.4x
Price to Earnings Ratio

11.3x


Total Market Cap: JP¥4.9tTotal Earnings: JP¥433.5bTotal Revenue: JP¥12.0tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Japanese Diversified Chemicals Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 29.7x202420252026
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 29.7x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.48x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Diversified Chemicals industry have declined 8.3% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 3.2% 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 Market3.35%
Materials3.55%
Chemicals4.27%
Diversified Chemicals4.26%
Industrial Gases15.65%
Commodity Chemicals7.73%
Fertilizers and Agricultural Chemicals2.11%
Specialty Chemicals1.21%
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
4005 Sumitomo Chemical CompanyJP¥535.2013.9%
+JP¥106.8b		58.6%PE9x
4188 Mitsubishi Chemical GroupJP¥1.06k3.7%
+JP¥51.6b		39.9%PE74.3x
4021 Nissan ChemicalJP¥5.72k7.5%
+JP¥51.1b		25.2%PE16.9x
4182 Mitsubishi Gas Chemical CompanyJP¥3.27k6.7%
+JP¥39.9b		21.1%PS0.9x
4202 DaicelJP¥1.57k7.7%
+JP¥26.7b		12.9%PE11.3x

Latest News

4202
JP¥1,567.50
Daicel
7D
7.7%
1Y
12.9%

Daicel (TSE:4202) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of ¥30.00

Feb 06
Daicel (TSE:4202) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of ¥30.00
4004
JP¥8,789.00
Resonac Holdings
7D
-1.8%
1Y
132.6%
4005
JP¥535.20
Sumitomo Chemical Company
7D
13.9%
1Y
58.6%
4113
JP¥1,095.00
Taoka Chemical Company
7D
-3.3%
1Y
0.09%
4182
JP¥3,268.00
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company
7D
6.7%
1Y
21.1%

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company (TSE:4182) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

Feb 01
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company (TSE:4182) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet
4188
JP¥1,058.00
Mitsubishi Chemical Group
7D
3.7%
1Y
39.9%

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4021
JP¥5,720.00
Nissan Chemical
7D
7.5%
1Y
25.2%
4403
JP¥3,051.00
NOF
7D
2.3%
1Y
50.7%

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Jan 26
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5013
JP¥3,015.00
Yushiro
7D
-0.5%
1Y
39.2%
4045
JP¥1,843.50
Toagosei
7D
5.0%
1Y
29.3%

Here's Why Toagosei (TSE:4045) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Jan 16
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4208
JP¥2,769.50
UBE
7D
3.7%
1Y
22.5%