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U.S. Specialty Chemicals Industry Analysis
UpdatedJan 27, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies57
- 7D0.7%
- 3M-6.7%
- 1Y5.5%
- YTDn/a
The Specialty Chemicals industry has been flat over the last week, but Albemarle has lost 9.0%. The past year has been better, since the industry has gained 5.5% in that time. Earnings are forecast to grow by 18% annually.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the U.S. Specialty Chemicals Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 27 Jan 2025 | US$361.2b | US$158.3b | US$5.5b | 24.1x | 66.1x | 2.3x |
| Wed, 25 Dec 2024 | US$354.6b | US$158.3b | US$5.5b | 23.2x | 64.7x | 2.2x |
| Fri, 22 Nov 2024 | US$374.6b | US$158.3b | US$5.5b | 25.5x | 68.3x | 2.4x |
| Sun, 20 Oct 2024 | US$403.8b | US$161.9b | US$7.2b | 26.6x | 56.4x | 2.5x |
| Tue, 17 Sep 2024 | US$385.9b | US$164.1b | US$6.7b | 26.3x | 57.4x | 2.4x |
| Thu, 15 Aug 2024 | US$367.4b | US$164.8b | US$7.1b | 25.3x | 51.8x | 2.2x |
| Sat, 13 Jul 2024 | US$361.0b | US$159.1b | US$7.5b | 27.4x | 48.1x | 2.3x |
| Mon, 10 Jun 2024 | US$352.2b | US$156.5b | US$7.5b | 29x | 46.8x | 2.2x |
| Wed, 08 May 2024 | US$363.7b | US$156.9b | US$7.6b | 27.2x | 47.6x | 2.3x |
| Fri, 05 Apr 2024 | US$367.4b | US$158.6b | US$8.5b | 27.3x | 43x | 2.3x |
| Sun, 03 Mar 2024 | US$355.5b | US$158.5b | US$8.5b | 27.3x | 41.9x | 2.2x |
| Tue, 30 Jan 2024 | US$346.0b | US$165.6b | US$13.2b | 27.9x | 26.2x | 2.1x |
| Thu, 28 Dec 2023 | US$361.6b | US$164.6b | US$13.0b | 30.3x | 27.8x | 2.2x |
| Sat, 25 Nov 2023 | US$325.0b | US$164.9b | US$13.0b | 28.4x | 24.9x | 2x |
| Mon, 23 Oct 2023 | US$297.5b | US$165.4b | US$10.5b | 20.7x | 28.2x | 1.8x |
| Wed, 20 Sep 2023 | US$323.4b | US$165.4b | US$10.4b | 22.3x | 31x | 2x |
| Fri, 18 Aug 2023 | US$328.9b | US$165.4b | US$10.4b | 23.8x | 31.5x | 2x |
| Sun, 16 Jul 2023 | US$346.7b | US$165.0b | US$9.9b | 20.3x | 34.9x | 2.1x |
| Tue, 13 Jun 2023 | US$328.2b | US$165.3b | US$10.0b | 19x | 33x | 2x |
| Thu, 11 May 2023 | US$315.8b | US$165.6b | US$9.8b | 19.9x | 32.4x | 1.9x |
| Sat, 08 Apr 2023 | US$316.7b | US$162.0b | US$9.1b | 20x | 34.8x | 2x |
| Mon, 06 Mar 2023 | US$334.9b | US$162.3b | US$9.2b | 21.1x | 36.5x | 2.1x |
| Wed, 01 Feb 2023 | US$343.5b | US$165.9b | US$6.8b | 21.7x | 50.6x | 2.1x |
| Fri, 30 Dec 2022 | US$320.7b | US$165.4b | US$7.1b | 19.9x | 45x | 1.9x |
| Sun, 27 Nov 2022 | US$338.2b | US$165.4b | US$7.1b | 21x | 47.5x | 2x |
| Tue, 25 Oct 2022 | US$302.7b | US$161.9b | US$8.8b | 19.6x | 34.3x | 1.9x |
| Thu, 22 Sep 2022 | US$309.8b | US$161.3b | US$8.8b | 19.1x | 35.2x | 1.9x |
| Sat, 20 Aug 2022 | US$347.9b | US$161.3b | US$8.8b | 22.1x | 39.6x | 2.2x |
| Mon, 18 Jul 2022 | US$318.6b | US$156.3b | US$9.1b | 21.8x | 35x | 2x |
| Wed, 15 Jun 2022 | US$322.4b | US$156.3b | US$9.1b | 22.2x | 35.5x | 2.1x |
| Fri, 13 May 2022 | US$343.8b | US$157.3b | US$9.5b | 23.1x | 36x | 2.2x |
| Sun, 10 Apr 2022 | US$365.8b | US$157.5b | US$9.2b | 22x | 39.9x | 2.3x |
| Tue, 08 Mar 2022 | US$349.2b | US$156.2b | US$11.8b | 22.2x | 29.5x | 2.2x |
| Thu, 03 Feb 2022 | US$393.3b | US$159.6b | US$11.5b | 25.3x | 34.3x | 2.5x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
34.3x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are optimistic on the American Specialty Chemicals industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
- The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 66.1x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 51.8x.
- The 3-year average PS ratio of 3.0x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 2.3x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry have declined 22% per year over the last three years.
- Meanwhile revenues have remained mostly flat.
- This means that although sales have remained flat, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased, which has decreased profits.
Industry Comparison
How does U.S. Specialty Chemicals compare with similar industries?
| US Market | 1.85% | |
| Materials | 0.80% | |
| Chemicals | 0.84% | |
| Specialty Chemicals | 0.70% | |
| Industrial Gases | 1.47% | |
| Fertilizers and Agricultural Chemicals | 0.26% | |
| Commodity Chemicals | 0.12% | |
| Diversified Chemicals | -1.50% | |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHW Sherwin-Williams | US$364.17 | 2.9% +US$2.6b | 18.2% | PE35.7x | |
| ECL Ecolab | US$246.20 | 3.7% +US$2.5b | 23.6% | PE34.1x | |
| PPG PPG Industries | US$124.29 | 3.4% +US$938.4m | -13.0% | PE19.4x | |
| IFF International Flavors & Fragrances | US$87.63 | 3.2% +US$700.6m | 6.9% | PS2x | |
| AXTA Axalta Coating Systems | US$37.18 | 2.5% +US$196.3m | 13.8% | PE24.8x |
