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U.S. Diversified Chemicals Industry Analysis
UpdatedAug 22, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies3
- 7D0.4%
- 3M-7.0%
- 1Y-44.6%
- YTDn/a
Over the last 7 days, the Diversified Chemicals industry has remained flat, although notably Huntsman gained 9.6%. As for the longer term, the industry has declined 45% in the last year. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 81% annually.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the U.S. Diversified Chemicals Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 23 Aug 2025 | US$2.4b | US$6.4b | -US$343,165,000.00 | n/a | -6.9x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 21 Jul 2025 | US$4.6b | US$12.3b | -US$134,616,000.00 | 72.5x | -34.2x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 18 Jun 2025 | US$4.1b | US$12.3b | -US$134,616,000.00 | 57.4x | -30.6x | 0.3x |
| Fri, 16 May 2025 | US$4.4b | US$12.3b | -US$134,616,000.00 | 59x | -33x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 13 Apr 2025 | US$4.4b | US$12.3b | -US$95,353,000.00 | 19.6x | -46.5x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 11 Mar 2025 | US$5.6b | US$12.3b | -US$95,353,000.00 | 23.4x | -58.8x | 0.5x |
| Thu, 06 Feb 2025 | US$6.3b | US$12.3b | -US$44,551,000.00 | 36.6x | -140.6x | 0.5x |
| Sat, 04 Jan 2025 | US$6.1b | US$12.3b | -US$44,551,000.00 | 32.8x | -136.1x | 0.5x |
| Mon, 02 Dec 2024 | US$7.3b | US$12.3b | -US$44,551,000.00 | 42.7x | -163.1x | 0.6x |
| Wed, 30 Oct 2024 | US$7.3b | US$12.2b | US$32.1m | 155.2x | 227.5x | 0.6x |
| Fri, 27 Sep 2024 | US$7.4b | US$12.2b | US$32.1m | 148.9x | 230.5x | 0.6x |
| Sun, 25 Aug 2024 | US$7.2b | US$12.2b | US$32.1m | 149.2x | 225.8x | 0.6x |
| Tue, 23 Jul 2024 | US$8.1b | US$12.4b | -US$391,355,000.00 | 33.7x | -20.6x | 0.7x |
| Thu, 20 Jun 2024 | US$8.1b | US$12.4b | -US$391,355,000.00 | 32.8x | -20.7x | 0.7x |
| Sat, 18 May 2024 | US$9.3b | US$12.4b | -US$391,355,000.00 | 39.3x | -23.7x | 0.7x |
| Mon, 15 Apr 2024 | US$8.7b | US$12.7b | -US$227,077,000.00 | 21.1x | -38.3x | 0.7x |
| Wed, 13 Mar 2024 | US$8.9b | US$12.7b | -US$298,077,000.00 | 19.3x | -30x | 0.7x |
| Fri, 09 Feb 2024 | US$9.2b | US$13.1b | -US$230,860,000.00 | 5.7x | -39.8x | 0.7x |
| Sun, 07 Jan 2024 | US$9.6b | US$13.1b | -US$230,860,000.00 | 6.7x | -41.7x | 0.7x |
| Tue, 05 Dec 2023 | US$9.4b | US$13.1b | -US$230,860,000.00 | 6.7x | -40.9x | 0.7x |
| Thu, 02 Nov 2023 | US$8.4b | US$13.1b | -US$220,822,000.00 | 6.3x | -38.1x | 0.6x |
| Sat, 30 Sep 2023 | US$9.2b | US$13.9b | US$102.2m | 30.6x | 89.9x | 0.7x |
| Mon, 28 Aug 2023 | US$10.4b | US$13.9b | US$102.2m | 33.5x | 101.8x | 0.7x |
| Wed, 26 Jul 2023 | US$11.9b | US$14.9b | US$950.5m | 11.7x | 12.5x | 0.8x |
| Fri, 23 Jun 2023 | US$10.4b | US$14.9b | US$950.5m | 10.2x | 10.9x | 0.7x |
| Sun, 21 May 2023 | US$9.7b | US$14.9b | US$950.5m | 9.1x | 10.2x | 0.7x |
| Tue, 18 Apr 2023 | US$10.2b | US$15.7b | US$1.3b | 7.6x | 8.1x | 0.6x |
| Thu, 16 Mar 2023 | US$10.1b | US$15.7b | US$1.3b | 7.4x | 8x | 0.6x |
| Sat, 11 Feb 2023 | US$12.0b | US$16.9b | US$1.9b | 5.2x | 6.2x | 0.7x |
| Mon, 09 Jan 2023 | US$11.8b | US$17.2b | US$2.3b | 5.2x | 5.2x | 0.7x |
| Wed, 07 Dec 2022 | US$11.2b | US$17.2b | US$2.3b | 5.1x | 4.9x | 0.7x |
| Fri, 04 Nov 2022 | US$10.9b | US$17.2b | US$2.4b | 4.6x | 4.6x | 0.6x |
| Sun, 02 Oct 2022 | US$10.0b | US$17.1b | US$2.1b | 4.1x | 4.8x | 0.6x |
| Tue, 30 Aug 2022 | US$12.8b | US$17.1b | US$2.1b | 5.5x | 6.1x | 0.7x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
6.1x
Current Industry PE
- There are only 3 companies in the American Diversified Chemicals industry, so there is insufficient data to make an industry-wide assessment of both the PE and PS ratio.
Past Earnings Growth
- Total earnings for the Diversified Chemicals industry have declined over the last three years, with the industry now making a loss overall.
- Revenues have also declined 28% per year, which is driving profits down.
Industry Comparison
How does U.S. Diversified Chemicals compare with similar industries?
| US Market | -1.60% | |
| Materials | -0.15% | |
| Chemicals | 0.53% | |
| Diversified Chemicals | 0.41% | |
| Fertilizers and Agricultural Chemicals | 1.75% | |
| Industrial Gases | 0.60% | |
| Commodity Chemicals | 0.26% | |
| Specialty Chemicals | 0.20% | |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUN Huntsman | US$10.97 | 9.6% +US$166.8m | -50.0% | PS0.3x | |
| CC Chemours | US$15.37 | 5.1% +US$112.3m | -20.4% | PS0.4x | |
| LXU LSB Industries | US$8.19 | 6.9% +US$38.1m | 2.0% | PS1.1x |