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South Korean (KOSPI) Diversified Chemicals Industry Analysis
UpdatedFeb 11, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies4
- 7D7.8%
- 3M17.0%
- 1Y65.9%
- YTDn/a
The Diversified Chemicals industry is up 6.1% in the last week, with OCI Holdings up 31%. During this same period, the KCC underperformed, falling 5.4%. In the last 12 months, the industry was up 58%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 24% annually.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the South Korean Diversified Chemicals Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 11 Feb 2026 | ₩8.4t | ₩13.8t | ₩1.0t | 11.7x | 8.4x | 0.6x |
| Fri, 09 Jan 2026 | ₩6.4t | ₩13.8t | ₩1.0t | 10.1x | 6.4x | 0.5x |
| Sun, 07 Dec 2025 | ₩6.8t | ₩13.8t | ₩1.0t | 11.3x | 6.8x | 0.5x |
| Tue, 04 Nov 2025 | ₩7.4t | ₩14.0t | ₩598.2b | 20.1x | 12.3x | 0.5x |
| Thu, 02 Oct 2025 | ₩6.0t | ₩14.0t | ₩598.2b | 17.5x | 10x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 30 Aug 2025 | ₩6.1t | ₩14.0t | ₩598.2b | 17.4x | 10.2x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 28 Jul 2025 | ₩6.1t | ₩14.3t | -₩176,652,238,090.00 | 12.3x | -34.6x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 25 Jun 2025 | ₩5.1t | ₩14.3t | -₩176,652,238,090.00 | 12x | -29x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 23 May 2025 | ₩4.6t | ₩14.1t | ₩487.1b | 12.2x | 9.5x | 0.3x |
| Sun, 20 Apr 2025 | ₩4.4t | ₩14.1t | ₩540.7b | 9.2x | 8.1x | 0.3x |
| Tue, 18 Mar 2025 | ₩5.1t | ₩14.0t | ₩693.7b | 10.4x | 7.4x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 13 Feb 2025 | ₩5.0t | ₩13.5t | ₩773.3b | 8x | 6.5x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 11 Jan 2025 | ₩4.9t | ₩13.5t | ₩773.3b | 8.2x | 6.4x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 09 Dec 2024 | ₩4.3t | ₩7.0t | ₩309.7b | 7.1x | 13.8x | 0.6x |
| Wed, 06 Nov 2024 | ₩4.8t | ₩13.2t | ₩1.1t | 6.2x | 4.6x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 04 Oct 2024 | ₩5.4t | ₩13.2t | ₩1.1t | 6.8x | 5.2x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 01 Sep 2024 | ₩5.5t | ₩13.2t | ₩1.1t | 6.9x | 5.2x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 30 Jul 2024 | ₩5.7t | ₩12.7t | ₩1.3t | 6.6x | 4.5x | 0.5x |
| Thu, 27 Jun 2024 | ₩6.0t | ₩12.7t | ₩1.3t | 7.7x | 4.7x | 0.5x |
| Sat, 25 May 2024 | ₩6.1t | ₩10.6t | ₩753.9b | 10.6x | 8x | 0.6x |
| Mon, 22 Apr 2024 | ₩5.2t | ₩10.7t | ₩855.8b | 5.8x | 6x | 0.5x |
| Wed, 20 Mar 2024 | ₩5.7t | ₩10.8t | ₩915.2b | 6.6x | 6.2x | 0.5x |
| Fri, 16 Feb 2024 | ₩5.8t | ₩13.0t | ₩1.5t | 5.2x | 3.9x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 14 Jan 2024 | ₩5.8t | ₩13.0t | ₩1.5t | 5.5x | 3.9x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 12 Dec 2023 | ₩5.7t | ₩13.0t | ₩1.5t | 5.8x | 3.9x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 09 Nov 2023 | ₩5.7t | ₩13.5t | ₩1.3t | 3.5x | 4.5x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 07 Oct 2023 | ₩5.6t | ₩13.5t | ₩1.3t | 3.4x | 4.4x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 04 Sep 2023 | ₩5.6t | ₩13.5t | ₩1.3t | 3.5x | 4.4x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 02 Aug 2023 | ₩6.0t | ₩13.9t | ₩1.3t | 5.5x | 4.5x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 30 Jun 2023 | ₩5.9t | ₩13.9t | ₩1.3t | 5.8x | 4.4x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 28 May 2023 | ₩5.9t | ₩13.9t | ₩1.3t | 5x | 4.4x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 25 Apr 2023 | ₩6.1t | ₩13.9t | ₩1.1t | 10.4x | 5.7x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 23 Mar 2023 | ₩5.4t | ₩13.9t | ₩1.1t | 9.6x | 5.1x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 18 Feb 2023 | ₩5.5t | ₩13.5t | ₩836.4b | 3.8x | 6.5x | 0.4x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
6.5x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are optimistic on the South Korean Diversified Chemicals industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
- The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 8.0x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 3.1x.
- The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.43x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Diversified Chemicals industry have grown 6.2% per year over the last three years, while revenues have remained mostly flat.
- This means that companies overall are more efficiently conducting business since profits are increasing while sales have been flat.
Industry Comparison
How does South Korean Diversified Chemicals compare with similar industries?
| KR Market | -0.17% | |
| Materials | 3.05% | |
| Chemicals | 4.71% | |
| Diversified Chemicals | 7.83% | |
| Fertilizers and Agricultural Chemicals | 7.00% | |
| Commodity Chemicals | 6.75% | |
| Specialty Chemicals | -1.14% | |
| Industrial Gases | -4.75% | |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A002380 KCC | ₩548.00k | 6.6% +₩250.0b | 104.9% | PE3.4x |
