Why PureCycle Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:PCT) Could Be Worth Watching
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U.S. Commodity Chemicals Industry Analysis
UpdatedMay 28, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies38
- 7D-1.4%
- 3M-23.5%
- 1Y-45.2%
- YTDn/a
Over the last 7 days, the Commodity Chemicals industry has dropped 1.4%, driven by Dow declining 2.9%. Meanwhile, PureCycle Technologies actually outperformed within the industry, gaining 18% in the last week. Overall the industry is down 45% in 12 months. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 36% per annum.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the U.S. Commodity Chemicals Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 28 May 2025 | US$62.5b | US$119.7b | US$1.5b | 19.8x | 42.3x | 0.5x |
| Fri, 25 Apr 2025 | US$66.3b | US$121.0b | US$3.4b | 13.1x | 19.5x | 0.5x |
| Sun, 23 Mar 2025 | US$78.0b | US$121.0b | US$3.4b | 14.7x | 23.3x | 0.6x |
| Tue, 18 Feb 2025 | US$85.0b | US$121.1b | US$2.9b | 16.7x | 29.2x | 0.7x |
| Thu, 16 Jan 2025 | US$87.0b | US$121.7b | US$3.7b | 15.6x | 23.3x | 0.7x |
| Sat, 14 Dec 2024 | US$91.8b | US$121.7b | US$3.7b | 15x | 24.7x | 0.8x |
| Mon, 11 Nov 2024 | US$101.5b | US$121.7b | US$3.9b | 16.6x | 26x | 0.8x |
| Wed, 09 Oct 2024 | US$112.3b | US$121.6b | US$4.1b | 13.8x | 27.5x | 0.9x |
| Fri, 06 Sep 2024 | US$107.0b | US$121.6b | US$4.1b | 13.9x | 25.9x | 0.9x |
| Sun, 04 Aug 2024 | US$106.5b | US$121.6b | US$4.1b | 14.9x | 26.3x | 0.9x |
| Tue, 02 Jul 2024 | US$109.5b | US$121.8b | US$3.7b | 14.7x | 29.8x | 0.9x |
| Thu, 30 May 2024 | US$118.1b | US$121.8b | US$3.7b | 15.4x | 32.2x | 1x |
| Sat, 27 Apr 2024 | US$116.2b | US$122.3b | US$4.1b | 13x | 28.6x | 1x |
| Mon, 25 Mar 2024 | US$116.7b | US$123.9b | US$3.5b | 13x | 33.7x | 0.9x |
| Wed, 21 Feb 2024 | US$108.2b | US$124.4b | US$3.6b | 13x | 30.3x | 0.9x |
| Fri, 19 Jan 2024 | US$106.1b | US$127.9b | US$5.1b | 10.3x | 20.7x | 0.8x |
| Sun, 17 Dec 2023 | US$110.0b | US$128.4b | US$5.2b | 10.5x | 21.1x | 0.9x |
| Tue, 14 Nov 2023 | US$100.9b | US$128.5b | US$5.2b | 8.9x | 19.3x | 0.8x |
| Thu, 12 Oct 2023 | US$103.6b | US$135.8b | US$6.2b | 9.9x | 16.7x | 0.8x |
| Sat, 09 Sep 2023 | US$108.8b | US$135.8b | US$6.2b | 10.1x | 17.5x | 0.8x |
| Mon, 07 Aug 2023 | US$110.8b | US$135.8b | US$6.3b | 9.8x | 17.5x | 0.8x |
| Wed, 05 Jul 2023 | US$107.6b | US$151.8b | US$9.5b | 7.9x | 11.3x | 0.7x |
| Fri, 02 Jun 2023 | US$98.6b | US$151.8b | US$9.5b | 7.5x | 10.4x | 0.6x |
| Sun, 30 Apr 2023 | US$114.0b | US$154.2b | US$10.1b | 8.1x | 11.3x | 0.7x |
| Tue, 28 Mar 2023 | US$110.1b | US$161.4b | US$12.7b | 8x | 8.6x | 0.7x |
| Thu, 23 Feb 2023 | US$120.6b | US$161.2b | US$12.8b | 8.5x | 9.4x | 0.7x |
| Sat, 21 Jan 2023 | US$118.9b | US$168.3b | US$15.3b | 8.2x | 7.8x | 0.7x |
| Mon, 19 Dec 2022 | US$103.7b | US$168.3b | US$15.3b | 7.9x | 6.8x | 0.6x |
| Wed, 16 Nov 2022 | US$109.7b | US$168.3b | US$15.3b | 7.8x | 7.2x | 0.7x |
| Fri, 14 Oct 2022 | US$98.7b | US$169.9b | US$18.2b | 6.1x | 5.4x | 0.6x |
| Sun, 11 Sep 2022 | US$108.7b | US$169.9b | US$18.2b | 7.5x | 6x | 0.6x |
| Tue, 09 Aug 2022 | US$110.4b | US$169.3b | US$18.3b | 9.1x | 6x | 0.7x |
| Thu, 07 Jul 2022 | US$106.9b | US$161.4b | US$18.3b | 6.9x | 5.8x | 0.7x |
| Sat, 04 Jun 2022 | US$138.7b | US$161.3b | US$18.3b | 9.3x | 7.6x | 0.9x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
7.6x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are optimistic on the American Commodity Chemicals industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
- The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 42.3x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 18.7x.
- The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.76x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Commodity Chemicals industry have declined 57% per year over the last three years,
- Revenues have also declined 9.5% per year.
- This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.
Industry Comparison
How does U.S. Commodity Chemicals compare with similar industries?
| US Market | -0.30% | |
| Materials | 0.35% | |
| Chemicals | 0.55% | |
| Commodity Chemicals | -1.40% | |
| Fertilizers and Agricultural Chemicals | 1.45% | |
| Industrial Gases | 1.28% | |
| Specialty Chemicals | 0.13% | |
| Diversified Chemicals | -3.40% | |
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?
| Company | Last Price | 7D | 1Y | Valuation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCT PureCycle Technologies | US$10.25 | 25.9% +US$378.9m | 106.7% | PS1164.9x | |
| LYB LyondellBasell Industries | US$57.07 | 0.9% +US$167.1m | -41.1% | PE19.5x | |
| HWKN Hawkins | US$134.01 | 5.5% +US$145.6m | 56.8% | PE33x | |
| CBT Cabot | US$74.38 | 1.4% +US$54.3m | -25.5% | PE9.4x | |
| OLN Olin | US$19.88 | 1.5% +US$33.4m | -62.0% | PE37.3x |
