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South Korean (KOSPI) Diversified Chemicals Industry Analysis
UpdatedMar 15, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies4
- 7D-2.3%
- 3M12.8%
- 1Y-11.4%
- YTDn/a
In the last week, the Diversified Chemicals industry is flat overall, with LOTTE Fine Chemical standing out by going down 4.7%. Unfortunately though, the industry is down 13% over the past 12 months. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 12% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 16 Mar 2025 | ₩5.1t | ₩14.0t | ₩722.1b | 10.3x | 7.1x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 11 Feb 2025 | ₩5.0t | ₩13.5t | ₩773.3b | 7.9x | 6.5x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 09 Jan 2025 | ₩4.7t | ₩13.5t | ₩773.3b | 7.7x | 6.1x | 0.3x |
| Sat, 07 Dec 2024 | ₩4.3t | ₩13.5t | ₩773.3b | 6.9x | 5.5x | 0.3x |
| Mon, 04 Nov 2024 | ₩4.9t | ₩13.2t | ₩1.1t | 6.2x | 4.6x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 02 Oct 2024 | ₩5.5t | ₩13.2t | ₩1.1t | 6.9x | 5.2x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 30 Aug 2024 | ₩5.5t | ₩13.2t | ₩1.1t | 6.8x | 5.2x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 28 Jul 2024 | ₩5.8t | ₩12.7t | ₩1.3t | 6.6x | 4.6x | 0.5x |
| Tue, 25 Jun 2024 | ₩5.8t | ₩12.7t | ₩1.3t | 7.7x | 4.5x | 0.5x |
| Thu, 23 May 2024 | ₩6.2t | ₩10.7t | ₩855.8b | 6.8x | 7.3x | 0.6x |
| Sat, 20 Apr 2024 | ₩5.2t | ₩10.7t | ₩855.8b | 5.8x | 6.1x | 0.5x |
| Mon, 18 Mar 2024 | ₩5.7t | ₩10.8t | ₩915.2b | 6.6x | 6.2x | 0.5x |
| Wed, 14 Feb 2024 | ₩5.9t | ₩13.0t | ₩1.5t | 5.3x | 4x | 0.5x |
| Fri, 12 Jan 2024 | ₩6.0t | ₩13.0t | ₩1.5t | 5.5x | 4x | 0.5x |
| Sun, 10 Dec 2023 | ₩5.7t | ₩13.0t | ₩1.5t | 5.9x | 3.9x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 07 Nov 2023 | ₩5.9t | ₩13.5t | ₩1.3t | 3.6x | 4.6x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 05 Oct 2023 | ₩5.8t | ₩13.5t | ₩1.3t | 3.4x | 4.5x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 02 Sep 2023 | ₩5.6t | ₩13.5t | ₩1.3t | 3.5x | 4.4x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 31 Jul 2023 | ₩5.9t | ₩13.9t | ₩1.3t | 5.5x | 4.4x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 28 Jun 2023 | ₩6.0t | ₩13.9t | ₩1.3t | 5.8x | 4.5x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 26 May 2023 | ₩5.9t | ₩13.7t | ₩1.2t | 5x | 4.8x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 23 Apr 2023 | ₩5.9t | ₩13.9t | ₩1.1t | 10.5x | 5.5x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 21 Mar 2023 | ₩5.2t | ₩13.8t | ₩763.6b | 6x | 6.9x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 16 Feb 2023 | ₩5.4t | ₩13.5t | ₩836.4b | 3.7x | 6.4x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 14 Jan 2023 | ₩5.1t | ₩13.5t | ₩836.4b | 3.6x | 6.1x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 12 Dec 2022 | ₩5.5t | ₩13.5t | ₩836.4b | 3.9x | 6.5x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 09 Nov 2022 | ₩5.7t | ₩12.7t | ₩982.6b | 3.1x | 5.8x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 07 Oct 2022 | ₩5.5t | ₩12.7t | ₩982.6b | 3x | 5.6x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 04 Sep 2022 | ₩6.4t | ₩12.7t | ₩982.6b | 3.5x | 6.5x | 0.5x |
| Tue, 02 Aug 2022 | ₩6.9t | ₩11.9t | ₩1.3t | 3.5x | 5.4x | 0.6x |
| Thu, 30 Jun 2022 | ₩7.3t | ₩11.9t | ₩1.3t | 3.8x | 5.8x | 0.6x |
| Sat, 28 May 2022 | ₩7.8t | ₩11.9t | ₩1.3t | 3.9x | 6.2x | 0.7x |
| Mon, 25 Apr 2022 | ₩7.2t | ₩10.9t | ₩1.2t | 3.7x | 6x | 0.7x |
| Wed, 23 Mar 2022 | ₩7.2t | ₩10.9t | ₩1.2t | 3.8x | 6x | 0.7x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
6x
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 6.6x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 5.4x.
- The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.46x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Diversified Chemicals industry have declined 13% per year over the last three years.
- Meanwhile revenues for these companies have grown 7.5% per year.
- This means that although more sales are being generated, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased, which has decreased profits.
Industry Comparison
How does South Korean Diversified Chemicals compare with similar industries?
| KR Market | 0.27% | |
| Materials | 0.42% | |
| Chemicals | -1.62% | |
| Diversified Chemicals | -2.35% | |
| Industrial Gases | 9.22% | |
| Specialty Chemicals | 4.93% | |
| Fertilizers and Agricultural Chemicals | -0.92% | |
| Commodity Chemicals | -3.68% | |
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 | ₩284.00k | 4.4% +₩88.3b | 2.7% | PE4.5x |