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Dutch (AEX) Chemicals Industry Analysis
UpdatedFeb 21, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies6
- 7D-2.0%
- 3M-4.1%
- 1Y-28.9%
- YTD-5.3%
Over the last 7 days, the Chemicals industry has dropped 2.4%, driven by a pullback from DSM-Firmenich of 4.0%. In contrast, Holland Colours has gained 15%. The industry has fallen 29% in the last year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 22% annually.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the Dutch Chemicals Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 21 Feb 2026 | €28.1b | €21.7b | €711.0m | 18.3x | 39.5x | 1.3x |
| Mon, 19 Jan 2026 | €29.0b | €26.0b | €573.5m | 17.1x | 50.6x | 1.1x |
| Wed, 17 Dec 2025 | €29.1b | €26.0b | €577.6m | 17.1x | 50.4x | 1.1x |
| Fri, 14 Nov 2025 | €30.8b | €26.0b | €574.6m | 17.1x | 53.7x | 1.2x |
| Sun, 12 Oct 2025 | €30.7b | €26.1b | €931.2m | 15.2x | 33x | 1.2x |
| Tue, 09 Sep 2025 | €34.5b | €26.0b | €899.6m | 15.7x | 38.3x | 1.3x |
| Thu, 07 Aug 2025 | €33.6b | €26.1b | €894.9m | 15x | 37.6x | 1.3x |
| Sat, 05 Jul 2025 | €36.8b | €26.0b | €462.4m | 21.9x | 79.6x | 1.4x |
| Mon, 02 Jun 2025 | €39.2b | €26.0b | €450.4m | 21.9x | 87x | 1.5x |
| Wed, 30 Apr 2025 | €37.4b | €26.0b | €451.6m | 20.3x | 82.8x | 1.4x |
| Fri, 28 Mar 2025 | €37.8b | €26.1b | €508.5m | 18.1x | 74.4x | 1.5x |
| Sun, 23 Feb 2025 | €40.5b | €27.2b | €183.9m | 16.5x | 220.4x | 1.5x |
| Tue, 21 Jan 2025 | €40.5b | €26.8b | -€237,352,320.00 | 14.5x | -170.5x | 1.5x |
| Thu, 19 Dec 2024 | €39.6b | €26.8b | -€232,641,810.00 | 14x | -170.4x | 1.5x |
| Sat, 16 Nov 2024 | €40.6b | €26.8b | -€228,604,230.00 | 14x | -177.8x | 1.5x |
| Mon, 14 Oct 2024 | €48.8b | €26.8b | -€176,346,650.00 | 16.8x | -277x | 1.8x |
| Wed, 11 Sep 2024 | €49.4b | €26.7b | -€170,738,900.00 | 16x | -289.4x | 1.8x |
| Fri, 09 Aug 2024 | €47.5b | €26.8b | -€189,267,740.00 | 15.3x | -251x | 1.8x |
| Sun, 07 Jul 2024 | €44.7b | €24.9b | -€718,502,250.00 | 16x | -62.3x | 1.8x |
| Tue, 04 Jun 2024 | €44.5b | €24.9b | -€715,926,750.00 | 18.4x | -62.1x | 1.8x |
| Thu, 02 May 2024 | €45.5b | €24.9b | -€762,942,650.00 | 18.3x | -59.6x | 1.8x |
| Sat, 30 Mar 2024 | €46.6b | €24.9b | -€841,903,500.00 | 18.1x | -55.3x | 1.9x |
| Mon, 26 Feb 2024 | €44.1b | €25.0b | -€537,175,960.00 | 17.3x | -82.1x | 1.8x |
| Wed, 24 Jan 2024 | €42.6b | €35.3b | €470.4m | 14.9x | 90.6x | 1.2x |
| Fri, 22 Dec 2023 | €44.7b | €35.2b | €473.3m | 17.3x | 94.4x | 1.3x |
| Sun, 19 Nov 2023 | €42.6b | €35.3b | €471.6m | 16x | 90.4x | 1.2x |
| Tue, 17 Oct 2023 | €39.5b | €36.8b | €775.6m | 14.1x | 50.9x | 1.1x |
| Thu, 14 Sep 2023 | €40.0b | €36.7b | €772.5m | 16.4x | 51.8x | 1.1x |
| Sat, 12 Aug 2023 | €43.4b | €36.2b | €1.5b | 19.7x | 29.4x | 1.2x |
| Mon, 10 Jul 2023 | €45.6b | €37.6b | €2.0b | 14.2x | 22.7x | 1.2x |
| Wed, 07 Jun 2023 | €47.0b | €37.8b | €2.0b | 16.3x | 23.2x | 1.2x |
| Fri, 05 May 2023 | €36.9b | €30.1b | €2.0b | 15.7x | 18.5x | 1.2x |
| Sun, 02 Apr 2023 | €39.7b | €30.1b | €2.1b | 16.1x | 19.2x | 1.3x |
| Tue, 28 Feb 2023 | €41.3b | €30.0b | €2.1b | 22.6x | 19.9x | 1.4x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
19.9x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are optimistic on the Dutch Chemicals industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
- The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 39.4x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 2.9x.
- The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 1.4x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Chemicals industry have declined 30% per year over the last three years,
- Revenues have also declined 10% per year.
- This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.
Industry Trends
Which industries have driven the changes within the Dutch Materials industry?
| NL Market | 3.61% | |
| Materials | 2.12% | |
| Chemicals | -1.95% | |
| Commodity Chemicals | 2.67% | |
| Specialty Chemicals | -1.95% | |
| Fertilizers and Agricultural Chemicals | -4.09% | |
Industry PE
- Investors are most optimistic about the Specialty Chemicals industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 0.23x.
- Analysts expect its future annual earnings growth (18.2%) to be largely in line with prior year's earnings growth.
Forecasted Growth
- Analysts are most optimistic on the Fertilizers and Agricultural Chemicals industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 152% over the next 5 years.
- In contrast, the Specialty Chemicals industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 18% per year over the next few years.
Top Stock Gainers and Losers
Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?
| Company | Last Price | 7D | 1Y | Valuation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOLCO Holland Colours | €102.00 | 13.3% +€10.3m | 14.6% | PE19.4x |
