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Swedish (OMX) Specialty Chemicals Industry Analysis

UpdatedAug 10, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies9
  • 7D0.4%
  • 3M19.1%
  • 1Y2.9%
  • YTDn/a

The Specialty Chemicals industry is up 2.0% in the last week, with HEXPOL up 2.5%. In the same time, aXichem was down 17%. Overall in the last year, the industry is flat. Earnings are forecast to grow by 10% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the Swedish Specialty Chemicals Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Mon, 10 Aug 2026SEK 34.9bSEK 22.2bSEK 1.8b23x19.3x1.6x
Wed, 08 Jul 2026SEK 28.5bSEK 21.9bSEK 1.8b23.6x15.6x1.3x
Fri, 05 Jun 2026SEK 29.4bSEK 21.9bSEK 1.8b23.8x16.1x1.3x
Sun, 03 May 2026SEK 29.7bSEK 22.6bSEK 1.9b21.1x15.4x1.3x
Tue, 31 Mar 2026SEK 28.0bSEK 22.6bSEK 1.9b17.1x14.7x1.2x
Thu, 26 Feb 2026SEK 30.2bSEK 22.7bSEK 1.9b16.8x15.8x1.3x
Sat, 24 Jan 2026SEK 33.0bSEK 23.2bSEK 2.0b15x16.8x1.4x
Mon, 22 Dec 2025SEK 33.5bSEK 23.2bSEK 2.0b15.3x17.1x1.4x
Wed, 19 Nov 2025SEK 31.7bSEK 23.2bSEK 2.0b19x16x1.4x
Fri, 17 Oct 2025SEK 32.8bSEK 23.5bSEK 2.1b20x15.8x1.4x
Sun, 14 Sep 2025SEK 34.3bSEK 23.5bSEK 2.1b21.1x16.5x1.5x
Tue, 12 Aug 2025SEK 33.7bSEK 23.4bSEK 2.1b26.6x16.3x1.4x
Thu, 10 Jul 2025SEK 37.6bSEK 23.9bSEK 2.2b25.5x16.8x1.6x
Sat, 07 Jun 2025SEK 35.8bSEK 23.9bSEK 2.2b26.3x16.1x1.5x
Mon, 05 May 2025SEK 34.5bSEK 23.7bSEK 2.2b27.5x15.6x1.5x
Wed, 02 Apr 2025SEK 35.2bSEK 23.7bSEK 2.3b24.1x15.4x1.5x
Fri, 28 Feb 2025SEK 41.5bSEK 20.9bSEK 2.2b25.3x18.9x2x
Sun, 26 Jan 2025SEK 40.9bSEK 21.1bSEK 2.0b21.5x20.9x1.9x
Tue, 24 Dec 2024SEK 37.1bSEK 21.1bSEK 2.0b21.5x19x1.8x
Thu, 21 Nov 2024SEK 37.5bSEK 21.1bSEK 2.0b18.9x19.2x1.8x
Sat, 19 Oct 2024SEK 37.6bSEK 21.5bSEK 2.1b19.4x17.9x1.7x
Mon, 16 Sep 2024SEK 39.7bSEK 21.5bSEK 2.1b20.3x18.9x1.8x
Wed, 14 Aug 2024SEK 39.5bSEK 21.5bSEK 2.1b19.4x18.9x1.8x
Fri, 12 Jul 2024SEK 42.2bSEK 21.8bSEK 2.1b19.7x19.7x1.9x
Sun, 09 Jun 2024SEK 44.7bSEK 21.8bSEK 2.1b20.2x20.9x2.1x
Tue, 07 May 2024SEK 45.3bSEK 21.8bSEK 2.1b22.5x21.2x2.1x
Thu, 04 Apr 2024SEK 47.6bSEK 22.5bSEK 2.1b23x22.2x2.1x
Sat, 02 Mar 2024SEK 43.3bSEK 22.5bSEK 2.1b19.5x20.2x1.9x
Mon, 29 Jan 2024SEK 43.3bSEK 22.5bSEK 2.4b26.7x18.1x1.9x
Wed, 27 Dec 2023SEK 44.0bSEK 23.2bSEK 2.5b27x17.6x1.9x
Fri, 24 Nov 2023SEK 38.9bSEK 23.2bSEK 2.5b22.6x15.5x1.7x
Sun, 22 Oct 2023SEK 33.3bSEK 23.6bSEK 2.5b12.1x13.5x1.4x
Tue, 19 Sep 2023SEK 37.0bSEK 23.6bSEK 2.5b13.6x15x1.6x
Thu, 17 Aug 2023SEK 38.7bSEK 23.6bSEK 2.5b14.2x15.7x1.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

15.7x


Total Market Cap: SEK 38.7bTotal Earnings: SEK 2.5bTotal Revenue: SEK 23.6bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Swedish Specialty Chemicals Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 17.5x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the Swedish Specialty Chemicals industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 19.3x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 17.5x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 1.6x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry have declined 9.8% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 2.1% per year.
  • This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.

Industry Comparison

How does Swedish Specialty Chemicals compare with similar industries?

SE Market1.11%
Materials2.99%
Chemicals0.37%
Specialty Chemicals0.36%
Commodity Chemicals0.65%
Fertilizers and Agricultural Chemicals0%0
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
HPOL B HEXPOLSEK 90.950.5%
+SEK 155.0m		9.6%PE17.1x
KBC KB ComponentsSEK 39.200.8%
+SEK 16.8m		-22.4%PE31.3x
ITECH I-TechSEK 66.600.6%
+SEK 4.8m		-44.7%PE23x
XPC XP ChemistriesSEK 0.170.6%
+SEK 314.0k		-28.4%PS149.6x

Latest News

RECY B
SEK 0.088
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7D
-4.8%
1Y
-82.4%
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7D
-4.4%
1Y
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HPOL B
SEK 90.95
HEXPOL
7D
0.5%
1Y
9.6%
Analysis Article • Jul 23

HEXPOL AB (publ) (STO:HPOL B) Just Reported And Analysts Have Been Lifting Their Price Targets

HEXPOL AB (publ) ( STO:HPOL B ) defied analyst predictions to release its second-quarter results, which were ahead of...
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1Y
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7D
0.8%
1Y
-22.4%
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7D
-7.3%
1Y
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7D
-11.1%
1Y
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SEK 66.60
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7D
0.6%
1Y
-44.7%
Narrative Update • Jun 12

ITECH: Extended EU Approval And Strong Margins Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have reduced their price target on I-Tech from SEK 112.0 to SEK 108.5 after incorporating updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate, and future P/E into their models. What's in the News The European Commission and the Standing Committee on Biocidal Products extended EU approval for I-Tech's antifouling biocide Selektope (medetomidine) for use in antifouling coatings (product-type 21) until 31 December 2026, citing delays in the ongoing assessment for reasons outside the company’s control.
XPC
SEK 0.17
XP Chemistries
7D
0.6%
1Y
-28.4%
AXIC A
SEK 2.97
aXichem
7D
-12.1%
1Y
22.7%