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South Korean (KOSPI) Commodity Chemicals Industry Analysis
UpdatedMar 02, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies76
- 7D10.7%
- 3M24.8%
- 1Y57.5%
- YTDn/a
The Commodity Chemicals industry is up 11% in the last week, with LG Chem up 24%. In the same time, Enchem was down 5.4%. In the last 12 months, the industry was up 58%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 81% annually.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the South Korean Commodity Chemicals Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 02 Mar 2026 | ₩77.6t | ₩140.6t | -₩3,160,766,641,730.00 | 11.3x | -24.6x | 0.6x |
| Wed, 28 Jan 2026 | ₩64.6t | ₩141.8t | -₩3,868,351,237,830.00 | 10.9x | -16.7x | 0.5x |
| Fri, 26 Dec 2025 | ₩60.8t | ₩141.8t | -₩3,865,360,241,690.00 | 11.3x | -15.7x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 23 Nov 2025 | ₩60.9t | ₩142.0t | -₩4,443,013,877,730.00 | 12.7x | -13.7x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 21 Oct 2025 | ₩59.9t | ₩142.5t | -₩4,869,043,419,580.00 | 12.4x | -12.3x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 18 Sep 2025 | ₩55.3t | ₩142.5t | -₩4,554,569,743,010.00 | 12.5x | -12.1x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 16 Aug 2025 | ₩54.6t | ₩144.1t | -₩3,874,484,884,400.00 | 10.6x | -14.1x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 14 Jul 2025 | ₩55.7t | ₩143.9t | -₩3,874,010,466,770.00 | 10.9x | -14.4x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 11 Jun 2025 | ₩49.8t | ₩150.5t | -₩3,806,396,797,700.00 | 11.3x | -13.1x | 0.3x |
| Fri, 09 May 2025 | ₩49.0t | ₩148.4t | -₩4,104,860,853,540.00 | 9.6x | -11.9x | 0.3x |
| Sun, 06 Apr 2025 | ₩46.7t | ₩148.4t | -₩4,104,860,853,540.00 | 9.4x | -11.4x | 0.3x |
| Tue, 04 Mar 2025 | ₩50.7t | ₩147.6t | -₩2,068,727,663,230.00 | 10.1x | -24.5x | 0.3x |
| Thu, 30 Jan 2025 | ₩51.0t | ₩147.5t | -₩2,093,592,790,860.00 | 9.9x | -24.3x | 0.3x |
| Sat, 28 Dec 2024 | ₩47.9t | ₩147.5t | -₩2,093,592,790,860.00 | 9.2x | -22.9x | 0.3x |
| Mon, 25 Nov 2024 | ₩54.5t | ₩147.3t | -₩2,106,466,050,350.00 | 8.8x | -25.9x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 23 Oct 2024 | ₩63.3t | ₩147.6t | -₩669,003,628,688.00 | 9.8x | -94.6x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 20 Sep 2024 | ₩63.4t | ₩147.6t | -₩669,003,628,688.00 | 9.8x | -94.7x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 18 Aug 2024 | ₩64.3t | ₩149.1t | ₩264.3b | 10x | 243.2x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 16 Jul 2024 | ₩75.1t | ₩149.1t | ₩178.3b | 11.8x | 421.3x | 0.5x |
| Thu, 13 Jun 2024 | ₩81.2t | ₩149.1t | ₩178.3b | 11.8x | 455.7x | 0.5x |
| Sat, 11 May 2024 | ₩79.2t | ₩152.7t | ₩1.8t | 13.5x | 44.1x | 0.5x |
| Mon, 08 Apr 2024 | ₩81.6t | ₩152.5t | ₩1.8t | 11.8x | 45.9x | 0.5x |
| Wed, 06 Mar 2024 | ₩83.4t | ₩157.5t | ₩2.1t | 16.7x | 39.1x | 0.5x |
| Fri, 02 Feb 2024 | ₩78.1t | ₩157.4t | ₩2.1t | 16.1x | 37.7x | 0.5x |
| Sun, 31 Dec 2023 | ₩106.3t | ₩165.8t | ₩2.1t | 16.7x | 51.8x | 0.6x |
| Tue, 28 Nov 2023 | ₩104.8t | ₩165.8t | ₩2.3t | 16.3x | 46.4x | 0.6x |
| Thu, 26 Oct 2023 | ₩95.8t | ₩167.9t | ₩2.6t | 14x | 37x | 0.6x |
| Sat, 23 Sep 2023 | ₩110.8t | ₩167.9t | ₩2.6t | 14.4x | 42.8x | 0.7x |
| Mon, 21 Aug 2023 | ₩118.7t | ₩168.3t | ₩3.3t | 16.5x | 36x | 0.7x |
| Wed, 19 Jul 2023 | ₩132.9t | ₩167.4t | ₩4.0t | 16x | 32.9x | 0.8x |
| Fri, 16 Jun 2023 | ₩124.7t | ₩167.4t | ₩4.0t | 16.3x | 30.9x | 0.7x |
| Sun, 14 May 2023 | ₩116.2t | ₩164.7t | ₩4.5t | 16.6x | 25.5x | 0.7x |
| Tue, 11 Apr 2023 | ₩122.2t | ₩159.6t | ₩4.8t | 14.7x | 25.4x | 0.8x |
| Thu, 09 Mar 2023 | ₩112.1t | ₩156.2t | ₩4.5t | 12.7x | 24.7x | 0.7x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
24.7x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are optimistic on the South Korean Commodity Chemicals industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
- The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.50x.
Past Earnings Growth
- Total earnings for the Commodity Chemicals industry have declined over the last three years, with the industry now making a loss overall.
- Revenues have also declined 3.5% per year, which is driving profits down.
Industry Comparison
How does South Korean Commodity Chemicals compare with similar industries?
| KR Market | 7.30% | |
| Materials | 8.70% | |
| Chemicals | 8.31% | |
| Commodity Chemicals | 10.67% | |
| Diversified Chemicals | 5.94% | |
| Specialty Chemicals | 3.37% | |
| Industrial Gases | -0.13% | |
| Fertilizers and Agricultural Chemicals | -1.70% | |
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?
| Company | Last Price | 7D | 1Y | Valuation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A051910 LG Chem | ₩417.50k | 23.9% +₩6.3t | 78.0% | PS0.7x | |
| A011170 Lotte Chemical | ₩95.90k | 12.6% +₩451.2b | 53.7% | PS0.2x | |
| A003240 Taekwang Industrial | ₩1.45m | 24.7% +₩241.5b | 102.1% | PE7.5x | |
| A011780 Kumho Petro ChemicalLtd | ₩153.40k | 5.4% +₩204.9b | 39.8% | PE14.4x | |
| A120110 Kolon Industries | ₩67.60k | 10.5% +₩193.8b | 102.4% | PE140.4x |
