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Swedish (OMX) Specialty Chemicals Industry Analysis

UpdatedJun 26, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies9
  • 7D-1.3%
  • 3M1.8%
  • 1Y-21.4%
  • YTDn/a

The Specialty Chemicals is pretty flat in the last 7 days, but aXichem has stood out, gaining 13%. As for the longer term, the industry has declined 21% in the last year. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 8.6% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Fri, 26 Jun 2026SEK 28.6bSEK 21.9bSEK 1.8b23.4x15.7x1.3x
Sun, 24 May 2026SEK 30.0bSEK 21.9bSEK 1.8b22.4x16.4x1.4x
Tue, 21 Apr 2026SEK 31.1bSEK 22.6bSEK 1.9b20.2x16.3x1.4x
Thu, 19 Mar 2026SEK 27.8bSEK 22.6bSEK 1.9b18.1x14.6x1.2x
Sat, 14 Feb 2026SEK 29.8bSEK 22.7bSEK 1.9b16.4x15.3x1.3x
Mon, 12 Jan 2026SEK 33.9bSEK 23.2bSEK 2.0b15.6x17.3x1.5x
Wed, 10 Dec 2025SEK 33.5bSEK 23.2bSEK 2.0b15.5x17.1x1.4x
Fri, 07 Nov 2025SEK 32.9bSEK 23.2bSEK 2.0b19.5x16.6x1.4x
Sun, 05 Oct 2025SEK 33.6bSEK 23.5bSEK 2.1b20x16.2x1.4x
Tue, 02 Sep 2025SEK 34.1bSEK 23.5bSEK 2.1b23.8x16.4x1.5x
Thu, 31 Jul 2025SEK 34.3bSEK 23.5bSEK 2.1b25.8x16.6x1.5x
Sat, 28 Jun 2025SEK 37.0bSEK 23.9bSEK 2.2b26.2x16.6x1.6x
Mon, 26 May 2025SEK 35.0bSEK 23.9bSEK 2.2b26.1x15.7x1.5x
Wed, 23 Apr 2025SEK 33.1bSEK 23.7bSEK 2.3b22.5x14.4x1.4x
Fri, 21 Mar 2025SEK 40.0bSEK 23.7bSEK 2.3b23.9x17.4x1.7x
Sun, 16 Feb 2025SEK 41.2bSEK 21.0bSEK 2.1b25x19.3x2x
Tue, 14 Jan 2025SEK 38.6bSEK 21.1bSEK 2.0b20.9x19.6x1.8x
Thu, 12 Dec 2024SEK 40.3bSEK 21.1bSEK 2.0b21.5x20.6x1.9x
Sat, 09 Nov 2024SEK 38.5bSEK 21.1bSEK 2.0b18.9x19.7x1.8x
Mon, 07 Oct 2024SEK 37.9bSEK 21.5bSEK 2.1b20.1x18x1.8x
Wed, 04 Sep 2024SEK 40.3bSEK 21.5bSEK 2.1b19.7x19.2x1.9x
Fri, 02 Aug 2024SEK 41.6bSEK 21.5bSEK 2.1b19.3x19.9x1.9x
Sun, 30 Jun 2024SEK 42.2bSEK 21.8bSEK 2.1b19.8x19.7x1.9x
Tue, 28 May 2024SEK 45.8bSEK 21.8bSEK 2.1b22.6x21.4x2.1x
Thu, 25 Apr 2024SEK 46.8bSEK 22.5bSEK 2.1b22.8x21.8x2.1x
Sat, 23 Mar 2024SEK 46.4bSEK 22.5bSEK 2.1b21.6x21.6x2.1x
Mon, 19 Feb 2024SEK 44.0bSEK 22.5bSEK 2.1b20.7x21.1x2x
Wed, 17 Jan 2024SEK 41.3bSEK 23.2bSEK 2.5b27.3x16.5x1.8x
Fri, 15 Dec 2023SEK 42.8bSEK 23.2bSEK 2.5b29.1x17.1x1.8x
Sun, 12 Nov 2023SEK 37.3bSEK 23.2bSEK 2.5b20.8x14.8x1.6x
Tue, 10 Oct 2023SEK 34.6bSEK 23.6bSEK 2.5b12.7x14x1.5x
Thu, 07 Sep 2023SEK 38.2bSEK 23.6bSEK 2.5b14.1x15.5x1.6x
Sat, 05 Aug 2023SEK 39.6bSEK 23.6bSEK 2.5b14.5x16.1x1.7x
Mon, 03 Jul 2023SEK 41.4bSEK 23.6bSEK 2.4b15.4x17.1x1.8x
Price to Earnings Ratio

17.1x


Total Market Cap: SEK 41.4bTotal Earnings: SEK 2.4bTotal 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 pessimistic on the Swedish Specialty Chemicals industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 15.7x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 17.5x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.7x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.3x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry have declined 9.0% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 2.4% 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 Market-0.061%
Materials-2.31%
Chemicals-1.20%
Specialty Chemicals-1.25%
Fertilizers and Agricultural Chemicals0%0
Commodity Chemicals-0.51%
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
AXIC A aXichemSEK 1.5921.9%
+SEK 19.3m		-42.8%PS5.7x
POLYG Polygiene GroupSEK 5.445.0%
+SEK 9.5m		-56.3%PS1.5x
LCLEAN LifeClean InternationalSEK 0.03329.5%
+SEK 8.8m		-78.0%PS0.7x
XPC XP ChemistriesSEK 0.171.2%
+SEK 628.0k		-48.0%PS151.8x

Latest News

HPOL B
SEK 73.15
HEXPOL
7D
-1.1%
1Y
-19.3%
Narrative Update • Jun 24

HPOL B: Leadership Transition And Stable Assumptions Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts have maintained their SEK 82.0 price target for HEXPOL, with only small adjustments to inputs such as the discount rate, revenue growth outlook, and future P/E assumptions guiding this steady view. What's in the News for HEXPOL HEXPOL AB stated that CEO Klas Dahlberg will leave his position, with the Board and Dahlberg reaching an agreement on his departure.
ORGC
SEK 0.41
OrganoClick
7D
-5.9%
1Y
-78.9%
ITECH
SEK 67.90
I-Tech
7D
-3.0%
1Y
-31.4%
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.
KBC
SEK 37.00
KB Components
7D
-3.6%
1Y
-23.9%
XPC
SEK 0.17
XP Chemistries
7D
1.2%
1Y
-48.0%
AXIC A
SEK 1.59
aXichem
7D
21.9%
1Y
-42.8%
LCLEAN
SEK 0.033
LifeClean International
7D
29.5%
1Y
-78.0%
POLYG
SEK 5.44
Polygiene Group
7D
5.0%
1Y
-56.3%
AERO
SEK 0.96
Svenska Aerogel Holding
7D
-2.8%
1Y
-28.9%
RECY B
SEK 0.088
Recyctec Holding
7D
-4.8%
1Y
-82.4%