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Mexican (IPC) Chemicals Industry Analysis

UpdatedMay 12, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies3
  • 7D0.7%
  • 3M26.8%
  • 1Y50.6%
  • YTD45.5%

Over the last 7 days, the Chemicals industry has risen 3.9%, driven by gains from Orbia Advance Corporation. de of 10%. Meanwhile, ALPEK. de actually underperformed within the industry, shrinking 7.7% in the last week. In the last 12 months, the industry was up 48%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 79% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the Mexican Chemicals Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Wed, 13 May 2026Mex$86.5bMex$271.5b-Mex$11,063,117,400.0029.1x-7.8x0.3x
Fri, 10 Apr 2026Mex$73.5bMex$275.4b-Mex$10,175,309,780.0020.9x-7.2x0.3x
Sun, 08 Mar 2026Mex$64.2bMex$278.8b-Mex$10,379,317,500.0019.4x-6.2x0.2x
Tue, 03 Feb 2026Mex$63.5bMex$281.8b-Mex$8,919,564,000.0042x-7.1x0.2x
Thu, 01 Jan 2026Mex$59.0bMex$285.8b-Mex$9,113,849,400.0044.7x-6.5x0.2x
Sat, 29 Nov 2025Mex$75.8bMex$425.4b-Mex$9,847,589,600.0042.6x-7.7x0.2x
Mon, 27 Oct 2025Mex$76.0bMex$426.5b-Mex$9,898,233,400.0041.1x-7.7x0.2x
Wed, 24 Sep 2025Mex$78.4bMex$430.1b-Mex$4,792,903,400.0042.1x-16.4x0.2x
Fri, 22 Aug 2025Mex$66.1bMex$295.8b-Mex$4,230,922,600.0043.5x-15.6x0.2x
Sun, 20 Jul 2025Mex$70.9bMex$295.6bMex$2.8b14.7x25.2x0.2x
Tue, 17 Jun 2025Mex$73.6bMex$297.0bMex$2.8b14.9x25.9x0.2x
Thu, 15 May 2025Mex$74.8bMex$299.6bMex$3.0b13.1x24.9x0.2x
Sat, 12 Apr 2025Mex$71.5bMex$304.7bMex$2.7b13x26.3x0.2x
Mon, 10 Mar 2025Mex$64.7bMex$304.5bMex$2.7b13.9x23.9x0.2x
Wed, 05 Feb 2025Mex$65.2bMex$300.8b-Mex$6,176,475,100.008.7x-10.6x0.2x
Fri, 03 Jan 2025Mex$65.2bMex$301.6b-Mex$6,161,994,200.009.2x-10.6x0.2x
Sun, 01 Dec 2024Mex$73.1bMex$299.8b-Mex$6,194,353,600.0010.3x-11.8x0.2x
Tue, 29 Oct 2024Mex$71.1bMex$293.5b-Mex$7,162,853,100.0010.4x-9.9x0.2x
Thu, 26 Sep 2024Mex$71.9bMex$291.8b-Mex$7,056,047,100.0010.7x-10.2x0.2x
Sat, 24 Aug 2024Mex$76.7bMex$287.5b-Mex$7,125,480,600.0012.1x-10.8x0.3x
Mon, 22 Jul 2024Mex$84.1bMex$286.4b-Mex$10,018,124,400.005x-8.4x0.3x
Wed, 19 Jun 2024Mex$90.1bMex$288.9b-Mex$10,039,148,400.005.4x-9x0.3x
Fri, 17 May 2024Mex$93.5bMex$275.5b-Mex$9,929,062,000.005.6x-9.4x0.3x
Sun, 14 Apr 2024Mex$105.6bMex$289.0b-Mex$7,758,444,500.0034.4x-13.6x0.4x
Tue, 12 Mar 2024Mex$97.0bMex$290.1b-Mex$7,747,823,500.0030.2x-12.5x0.3x
Thu, 08 Feb 2024Mex$98.5bMex$316.3bMex$4.6b31.3x21.4x0.3x
Sat, 06 Jan 2024Mex$101.8bMex$314.7bMex$4.6b33x22.2x0.3x
Mon, 04 Dec 2023Mex$107.8bMex$317.4bMex$4.6b35.7x23.4x0.3x
Wed, 01 Nov 2023Mex$87.0bMex$324.5bMex$4.7b28.6x18.5x0.3x
Fri, 29 Sep 2023Mex$111.2bMex$352.6bMex$7.2b9x15.4x0.3x
Sun, 27 Aug 2023Mex$116.2bMex$345.5bMex$7.1b10.5x16.3x0.3x
Tue, 25 Jul 2023Mex$119.3bMex$374.4bMex$16.7b6.8x7.1x0.3x
Thu, 22 Jun 2023Mex$118.4bMex$377.2bMex$16.8b6.8x7x0.3x
Sat, 20 May 2023Mex$126.1bMex$383.0bMex$17.0b7.6x7.4x0.3x
Price to Earnings Ratio

7.4x


Total Market Cap: Mex$126.1bTotal Earnings: Mex$17.0bTotal Revenue: Mex$383.0bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Mexican Chemicals Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 1.3x202420252026
Current Industry PE
    There are only 3 companies in the Mexican Chemicals industry, so there is insufficient data to make an industry-wide assessment of both the PE and PS ratio.
Past Earnings Growth
  • Total earnings for the Chemicals industry have declined over the last three years, with the industry now making a loss overall.
  • Revenues have also declined 11% per year, which is driving profits down.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the Mexican Materials industry?

MX Market2.34%
Materials7.22%
Chemicals0.70%
Commodity Chemicals0.70%
Industry PE
    Forecasted Growth
    • Analysts are most optimistic on the Commodity Chemicals industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 79% over the next 5 years.
    • This is better than its past earnings growth rate of 29% per year.
    • In contrast, the Commodity Chemicals industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 79% per year over the next few years.

    Top Stock Gainers and Losers

    Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

    CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
    		ORBIA * Orbia Advance Corporation. deMex$23.805.7%
    +Mex$2.5b    		79.6%PS0.3x
    		CYDSASA A Cydsa. deMex$32.004.9%
    +Mex$794.1m    		72.0%PE29x

    Latest News

    ALPEK A
    Mex$12.11
    ALPEK. de
    7D
    -1.0%
    1Y
    13.0%
    CYDSASA A
    Mex$32.00
    Cydsa. de
    7D
    4.9%
    1Y
    72.0%
    Analysis Article • May 06

    Solid Earnings Reflect Cydsa. de's (BMV:CYDSASAA) Strength As A Business

    When companies post strong earnings, the stock generally performs well, just like Cydsa, S.A.B. de C.V.'s...
    ORBIA *
    Mex$23.80
    Orbia Advance Corporation. de
    7D
    5.7%
    1Y
    79.6%
    Narrative Update • May 02

    ORBIA *: Higher Barclays Price View And CFO Plan Will Support Rerating

    Analysts have raised their MX$ price target on Orbia Advance Corporation, reflecting updated assumptions around fair value, discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E expectations. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts have increased their MX$ price targets, which signals higher assessed fair value for Orbia Advance Corporation based on their updated models.