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South Korean (KOSPI) Diversified Chemicals Industry Analysis

UpdatedMay 16, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies4
  • 7D-10.2%
  • 3M32.2%
  • 1Y147.3%
  • YTDn/a

The Diversified Chemicals industry has gained 3.6% over the past week. Meanwhile, KCC actually underperformed within the industry, shrinking 12% in the last week. This means that the industry has gained 185% over the past year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 21% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 16 May 2026₩11.9t₩13.6t₩1.5t7.9x7.9x0.9x
Mon, 13 Apr 2026₩9.7t₩13.6t₩1.5t7.4x6.5x0.7x
Wed, 11 Mar 2026₩8.4t₩13.8t₩1.0t11.7x8.4x0.6x
Fri, 06 Feb 2026₩8.0t₩13.8t₩1.0t11.8x8x0.6x
Sun, 04 Jan 2026₩6.5t₩13.8t₩1.0t10.3x6.5x0.5x
Tue, 02 Dec 2025₩6.6t₩13.8t₩1.0t10.8x6.6x0.5x
Thu, 30 Oct 2025₩7.3t₩14.0t₩598.2b19.8x12.2x0.5x
Sat, 27 Sep 2025₩6.0t₩14.0t₩598.2b17.5x10x0.4x
Mon, 25 Aug 2025₩5.9t₩14.0t₩598.2b17.7x9.8x0.4x
Wed, 23 Jul 2025₩6.1t₩14.3t-₩176,652,238,090.0012.7x-34.4x0.4x
Fri, 20 Jun 2025₩5.1t₩14.3t-₩176,652,238,090.0011.6x-28.8x0.4x
Sun, 18 May 2025₩4.8t₩14.1t₩540.7b10.5x8.9x0.3x
Tue, 15 Apr 2025₩4.2t₩14.1t₩540.7b8.7x7.8x0.3x
Thu, 13 Mar 2025₩5.1t₩13.5t₩773.3b7.9x6.6x0.4x
Sat, 08 Feb 2025₩5.1t₩13.5t₩773.3b8.6x6.6x0.4x
Mon, 06 Jan 2025₩4.5t₩13.5t₩773.3b7.2x5.8x0.3x
Wed, 04 Dec 2024₩4.4t₩13.5t₩773.3b7.2x5.7x0.3x
Fri, 01 Nov 2024₩5.0t₩13.2t₩1.1t6.3x4.7x0.4x
Sun, 29 Sep 2024₩5.7t₩13.2t₩1.1t7.1x5.4x0.4x
Tue, 27 Aug 2024₩5.6t₩13.2t₩1.1t6.9x5.3x0.4x
Thu, 25 Jul 2024₩5.9t₩12.7t₩1.3t6.9x4.6x0.5x
Sat, 22 Jun 2024₩5.9t₩12.7t₩1.3t7.9x4.6x0.5x
Mon, 20 May 2024₩6.1t₩10.7t₩855.8b6.6x7.1x0.6x
Wed, 17 Apr 2024₩5.2t₩10.7t₩855.8b5.9x6.1x0.5x
Fri, 15 Mar 2024₩5.8t₩13.0t₩1.5t5.1x3.9x0.4x
Sun, 11 Feb 2024₩6.0t₩13.0t₩1.5t5.4x4x0.5x
Tue, 09 Jan 2024₩5.9t₩13.0t₩1.5t5.8x4x0.5x
Thu, 07 Dec 2023₩5.7t₩13.0t₩1.5t5.8x3.9x0.4x
Sat, 04 Nov 2023₩5.7t₩13.5t₩1.3t3.4x4.4x0.4x
Mon, 02 Oct 2023₩5.8t₩13.5t₩1.3t3.5x4.5x0.4x
Wed, 30 Aug 2023₩5.7t₩13.5t₩1.3t3.6x4.4x0.4x
Fri, 28 Jul 2023₩5.9t₩13.9t₩1.3t5.6x4.4x0.4x
Sun, 25 Jun 2023₩5.9t₩13.9t₩1.3t5.6x4.4x0.4x
Tue, 23 May 2023₩5.9t₩13.8t₩1.2t5x4.8x0.4x
Price to Earnings Ratio

4.8x


Total Market Cap: ₩5.9tTotal Earnings: ₩1.2tTotal Revenue: ₩13.8tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
South Korean Diversified Chemicals Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 3.3x202420252026
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 9.2x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 3.3x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 0.46x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.0x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Diversified Chemicals industry have grown 6.7% 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-0.64%
Materials-9.16%
Chemicals-10.73%
Diversified Chemicals-10.20%
Specialty Chemicals-6.69%
Fertilizers and Agricultural Chemicals-8.34%
Commodity Chemicals-12.13%
Industrial Gases-14.70%
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?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
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