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U.S. Diversified Chemicals Industry Analysis

UpdatedJul 18, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies3
  • 7D5.5%
  • 3M-13.0%
  • 1Y11.1%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Diversified Chemicals industry has risen 3.5%, driven by gains from Huntsman of 9.7%. In the last 12 months, the industry was up 12%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 1.6% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Diversified Chemicals Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 18 Jul 2026US$2.9bUS$6.3b-US$277,062,000.0017.8x-10.4x0.5x
Mon, 15 Jun 2026US$3.6bUS$6.3b-US$277,062,000.0019.1x-13.1x0.6x
Wed, 13 May 2026US$3.7bUS$6.3b-US$277,062,000.0024.2x-13.3x0.6x
Fri, 10 Apr 2026US$3.4bUS$6.3b-US$250,387,000.0039.4x-13.7x0.5x
Sun, 08 Mar 2026US$3.0bUS$6.3b-US$250,387,000.0039.4x-11.8x0.5x
Tue, 03 Feb 2026US$2.5bUS$6.4b-US$313,668,000.00n/a-8.1x0.4x
Thu, 01 Jan 2026US$2.4bUS$6.4b-US$313,668,000.00n/a-7.5x0.4x
Sat, 29 Nov 2025US$2.4bUS$6.4b-US$313,668,000.00n/a-7.8x0.4x
Mon, 27 Oct 2025US$2.3bUS$6.4b-US$343,165,000.00n/a-6.6x0.4x
Wed, 24 Sep 2025US$2.3bUS$6.4b-US$343,165,000.00n/a-6.6x0.4x
Fri, 22 Aug 2025US$2.4bUS$6.4b-US$343,165,000.00n/a-6.9x0.4x
Sun, 20 Jul 2025US$4.6bUS$12.3b-US$134,616,000.0072.5x-34.2x0.4x
Tue, 17 Jun 2025US$4.1bUS$12.3b-US$134,616,000.0058.5x-30.7x0.3x
Thu, 15 May 2025US$4.6bUS$12.3b-US$134,616,000.0061x-33.8x0.4x
Sat, 12 Apr 2025US$4.3bUS$12.3b-US$95,353,000.0019.6x-45.2x0.3x
Mon, 10 Mar 2025US$5.6bUS$12.3b-US$95,353,000.0024.5x-58.8x0.5x
Wed, 05 Feb 2025US$6.1bUS$12.3b-US$44,551,000.0036.8x-136.5x0.5x
Fri, 03 Jan 2025US$6.2bUS$12.3b-US$44,551,000.0032.9x-138.9x0.5x
Sun, 01 Dec 2024US$7.3bUS$12.3b-US$44,551,000.0042.7x-163.1x0.6x
Tue, 29 Oct 2024US$7.2bUS$12.2bUS$32.1m161.5x225.5x0.6x
Thu, 26 Sep 2024US$7.6bUS$12.2bUS$32.1m143.4x236.2x0.6x
Sat, 24 Aug 2024US$6.9bUS$12.2bUS$32.1m149.2x215.5x0.6x
Mon, 22 Jul 2024US$8.1bUS$12.4b-US$391,355,000.0033.7x-20.6x0.7x
Wed, 19 Jun 2024US$8.2bUS$12.4b-US$391,355,000.0032.8x-21x0.7x
Fri, 17 May 2024US$9.3bUS$12.4b-US$391,355,000.0037.4x-23.8x0.8x
Sun, 14 Apr 2024US$8.9bUS$12.7b-US$227,077,000.0021.1x-39.3x0.7x
Tue, 12 Mar 2024US$8.9bUS$12.7b-US$298,077,000.0019.6x-30x0.7x
Thu, 08 Feb 2024US$9.2bUS$13.1b-US$230,860,000.005.7x-39.9x0.7x
Sat, 06 Jan 2024US$9.5bUS$13.1b-US$230,860,000.006.7x-41.1x0.7x
Mon, 04 Dec 2023US$9.4bUS$13.1b-US$230,860,000.006.8x-40.9x0.7x
Wed, 01 Nov 2023US$8.4bUS$13.6b-US$119,822,000.0029x-70.2x0.6x
Fri, 29 Sep 2023US$9.2bUS$13.9bUS$102.2m30.4x89.9x0.7x
Sun, 27 Aug 2023US$10.4bUS$13.9bUS$102.2m33.5x101.8x0.7x
Tue, 25 Jul 2023US$11.6bUS$14.9bUS$950.5m11.5x12.2x0.8x
Price to Earnings Ratio

12.2x


Total Market Cap: US$11.6bTotal Earnings: US$950.5mTotal Revenue: US$14.9bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Diversified Chemicals Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average -4x202420252026
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 25% per year, which is driving profits down.

Industry Comparison

How does U.S. Diversified Chemicals compare with similar industries?

US Market-2.02%
Materials-1.84%
Chemicals-0.84%
Diversified Chemicals5.50%
Commodity Chemicals3.53%
Fertilizers and Agricultural Chemicals2.47%
Specialty Chemicals-0.83%
Industrial Gases-2.74%
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
HUN HuntsmanUS$11.795.9%
+US$115.7m		4.2%PS0.4x
LXU LSB IndustriesUS$11.394.4%
+US$34.5m		34.6%PE17.8x

Latest News

LXU
US$11.39
LSB Industries
7D
4.4%
1Y
34.6%
CC
US$17.52
Chemours
7D
-1.6%
1Y
29.2%
Seeking Alpha • Jul 08

Chemours: Appropriately Valued As It Settles Environmental Liabilities

Summary Chemours has resolved major PFAS environmental liabilities, reducing risk and clarifying its financial outlook. CC’s Q1 results showed gradual improvement, with EBITDA up 2% and reaffirmed $800–$900 million 2024 guidance, though growth remains muted by weak housing demand. Data center buildout and regulatory shifts to Opteon provide incremental demand tailwinds but are not transformative for CC’s core business. With high leverage (4.9x) and a focus on debt reduction, I maintain a "Hold" rating, preferring peers with clearer free cash flow upside. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
HUN
US$11.79
Huntsman
7D
5.9%
1Y
4.2%