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Swedish (OMX) Chemicals Industry Analysis

UpdatedAug 24, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies15
  • 7D2.0%
  • 3M16.3%
  • 1Y-0.2%
  • YTD2.3%

In the last week, the Chemicals industry is up 1.0%, with KB Components up 13%. Overall in the last year, the industry is flat. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 12% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Mon, 24 Aug 2026SEK 37.0bSEK 26.8bSEK 1.8b18.3x20.8x1.4x
Wed, 22 Jul 2026SEK 35.2bSEK 26.7bSEK 1.8b22.9x19.6x1.3x
Fri, 19 Jun 2026SEK 30.9bSEK 26.5bSEK 1.8b24.2x17x1.2x
Sun, 17 May 2026SEK 31.4bSEK 26.6bSEK 1.8b21.2x17.1x1.2x
Tue, 14 Apr 2026SEK 31.9bSEK 27.3bSEK 2.0b15.8x16.3x1.2x
Thu, 12 Mar 2026SEK 30.4bSEK 27.2bSEK 2.0b14.7x15.5x1.1x
Sat, 07 Feb 2026SEK 31.5bSEK 27.3bSEK 2.0b14.6x15.7x1.2x
Mon, 05 Jan 2026SEK 36.0bSEK 28.1bSEK 1.8b15.6x19.4x1.3x
Wed, 03 Dec 2025SEK 35.3bSEK 28.1bSEK 1.8b15.8x19.1x1.3x
Fri, 31 Oct 2025SEK 36.4bSEK 28.2bSEK 1.9b19.9x19.4x1.3x
Sun, 28 Sep 2025SEK 36.3bSEK 28.5bSEK 2.0b19.9x18.4x1.3x
Tue, 26 Aug 2025SEK 36.6bSEK 28.4bSEK 2.0b26.3x18.7x1.3x
Thu, 24 Jul 2025SEK 37.7bSEK 28.4bSEK 2.0b28.2x19.2x1.3x
Sat, 21 Jun 2025SEK 36.9bSEK 28.8bSEK 2.1b26.7x17.4x1.3x
Mon, 19 May 2025SEK 37.5bSEK 28.7bSEK 2.1b27.4x17.7x1.3x
Wed, 16 Apr 2025SEK 36.1bSEK 28.4bSEK 2.2b22.9x16.4x1.3x
Fri, 14 Mar 2025SEK 42.7bSEK 28.4bSEK 2.2b24.5x19.4x1.5x
Sun, 09 Feb 2025SEK 41.7bSEK 25.6bSEK 1.8b19.9x23.4x1.6x
Tue, 07 Jan 2025SEK 42.3bSEK 25.7bSEK 1.9b22x21.7x1.6x
Thu, 05 Dec 2024SEK 42.4bSEK 25.7bSEK 1.9b20.1x21.8x1.6x
Sat, 02 Nov 2024SEK 40.9bSEK 25.6bSEK 2.0b19.1x20.9x1.6x
Mon, 30 Sep 2024SEK 42.5bSEK 26.0bSEK 2.1b19.8x20.2x1.6x
Wed, 28 Aug 2024SEK 44.5bSEK 26.0bSEK 2.1b20.2x21.2x1.7x
Fri, 26 Jul 2024SEK 46.4bSEK 25.8bSEK 2.1b16.3x22.5x1.8x
Sun, 23 Jun 2024SEK 48.9bSEK 26.1bSEK 2.1b16.9x23.2x1.9x
Tue, 21 May 2024SEK 51.6bSEK 26.1bSEK 2.1b17.9x24.5x2x
Thu, 18 Apr 2024SEK 51.1bSEK 26.9bSEK 2.1b17.9x24.3x1.9x
Sat, 16 Mar 2024SEK 49.0bSEK 26.9bSEK 2.1b17.2x23.3x1.8x
Mon, 12 Feb 2024SEK 48.5bSEK 27.2bSEK 1.9b20.8x24.9x1.8x
Wed, 10 Jan 2024SEK 47.7bSEK 28.0bSEK 1.9b21.6x25.8x1.7x
Fri, 08 Dec 2023SEK 45.4bSEK 28.0bSEK 1.8b20.1x24.6x1.6x
Sun, 05 Nov 2023SEK 41.7bSEK 28.0bSEK 1.8b16.7x22.8x1.5x
Tue, 03 Oct 2023SEK 42.9bSEK 28.7bSEK 1.9b13.1x23.2x1.5x
Thu, 31 Aug 2023SEK 47.3bSEK 28.7bSEK 1.9b13.6x25.4x1.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

25.4x


Total Market Cap: SEK 47.3bTotal Earnings: SEK 1.9bTotal Revenue: SEK 28.7bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Swedish Chemicals Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 20.4x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are relatively neutral on the Swedish Chemicals industry at the moment, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates to remain steady.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PE ratio of 20.5x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 1.5x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Chemicals industry have declined 2.1% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 2.2% 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 Swedish Materials industry?

SE Market0.63%
Materials0.24%
Chemicals1.96%
Specialty Chemicals2.07%
Commodity Chemicals0.073%
Fertilizers and Agricultural Chemicals0%0
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Specialty Chemicals industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 17.5x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 11.0%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 10.9% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Commodity Chemicals industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 66% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 31% per year.
  • In contrast, the Specialty Chemicals industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 11% 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
HPOL B HEXPOLSEK 90.301.2%
+SEK 378.9m		5.7%PE17x
KBC KB ComponentsSEK 44.0012.5%
+SEK 274.4m		-11.7%PE50.9x
ITECH I-TechSEK 74.007.6%
+SEK 62.4m		-16.9%PE18.3x
ARPL Arla PlastSEK 38.950.8%
+SEK 6.3m		-33.8%PE11.2x
ECO B EcoRubSEK 0.08714.2%
+SEK 5.6m		-15.1%PS2.9x

Latest News

ITECH
SEK 74.00
I-Tech
7D
7.6%
1Y
-16.9%
DURC B
SEK 19.60
Duroc
7D
-0.3%
1Y
17.7%
KBC
SEK 44.00
KB Components
7D
12.5%
1Y
-11.7%
New Narrative • Aug 22

Electric Vehicle Expansion And Asian Growth Will Support A Stronger Long Term Earnings Profile

Catalysts About KB Components KB Components is a global supplier of high tech and sustainable polymer components to automotive, electronics, medical and general industry customers. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?
POLYMER
SEK 0.58
Polymer Factory Sweden
7D
-5.2%
1Y
-41.0%
ARPL
SEK 38.95
Arla Plast
7D
0.8%
1Y
-33.8%
CIRCHE
SEK 0.68
CirChem
7D
3.0%
1Y
-65.6%
ORGC
SEK 0.37
OrganoClick
7D
-13.2%
1Y
-79.6%
ECO B
SEK 0.087
EcoRub
7D
14.2%
1Y
-15.1%
POLYG
SEK 4.10
Polygiene Group
7D
-2.4%
1Y
-56.1%
HPOL B
SEK 90.30
HEXPOL
7D
1.2%
1Y
5.7%
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...
AERO
SEK 0.65
Svenska Aerogel Holding
7D
-3.6%
1Y
-79.2%
NEXAM
SEK 3.29
Nexam Chemical Holding
7D
-0.6%
1Y
-10.8%
LCLEAN
SEK 0.024
LifeClean International
7D
3.4%
1Y
-91.4%
XPC
SEK 0.17
XP Chemistries
7D
-3.4%
1Y
-38.5%
AXIC A
SEK 2.98
aXichem
7D
2.8%
1Y
-16.1%
TRIBO B
SEK 0.28
Tribox Group
7D
-1.1%
1Y
5.2%