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U.S. Specialty Chemicals Industry Analysis

UpdatedAug 10, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies57
  • 7D4.8%
  • 3M5.0%
  • 1Y14.9%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Specialty Chemicals industry has risen 4.8%, driven by gains from Sherwin-Williams of 4.4%. In the last 12 months, the industry was up 15%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 22% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 11 Aug 2026US$358.6bUS$147.4bUS$7.6b31.6x46.9x2.4x
Thu, 09 Jul 2026US$366.4bUS$152.0bUS$8.0b28x46x2.4x
Sat, 06 Jun 2026US$352.7bUS$151.9bUS$7.9b27.5x44.5x2.3x
Mon, 04 May 2026US$363.7bUS$150.7bUS$5.8b33.3x62.5x2.4x
Wed, 01 Apr 2026US$347.6bUS$149.3bUS$5.8b30.8x59.6x2.3x
Fri, 27 Feb 2026US$388.6bUS$149.2bUS$5.8b32.8x66.7x2.6x
Sun, 25 Jan 2026US$371.1bUS$156.3bUS$4.8b29x77.6x2.4x
Tue, 23 Dec 2025US$336.5bUS$156.1bUS$4.8b25.3x70.5x2.2x
Thu, 20 Nov 2025US$320.1bUS$156.0bUS$4.7b22.8x67.7x2.1x
Sat, 18 Oct 2025US$332.0bUS$150.9bUS$5.1b26.9x65.1x2.2x
Mon, 15 Sep 2025US$345.9bUS$150.8bUS$5.1b27.2x68x2.3x
Wed, 13 Aug 2025US$337.3bUS$150.9bUS$5.3b28x63.9x2.2x
Fri, 11 Jul 2025US$347.4bUS$152.8bUS$5.2b24.3x66.7x2.3x
Sun, 08 Jun 2025US$336.8bUS$154.6bUS$5.3b22x63.6x2.2x
Tue, 06 May 2025US$330.6bUS$155.1bUS$5.6b20.6x59.5x2.1x
Thu, 03 Apr 2025US$337.5bUS$155.7bUS$6.5b23.3x51.6x2.2x
Sat, 01 Mar 2025US$357.7bUS$155.4bUS$6.5b24.5x55x2.3x
Mon, 27 Jan 2025US$361.2bUS$158.3bUS$5.5b24.1x66.1x2.3x
Wed, 25 Dec 2024US$354.6bUS$158.3bUS$5.5b23.2x64.7x2.2x
Fri, 22 Nov 2024US$374.6bUS$158.3bUS$5.5b25.5x68.3x2.4x
Sun, 20 Oct 2024US$403.8bUS$161.9bUS$7.2b26.6x56.4x2.5x
Tue, 17 Sep 2024US$385.9bUS$164.1bUS$6.7b26.3x57.4x2.4x
Thu, 15 Aug 2024US$367.4bUS$164.8bUS$7.1b25.3x51.8x2.2x
Sat, 13 Jul 2024US$361.0bUS$159.1bUS$7.5b27.4x48.1x2.3x
Mon, 10 Jun 2024US$352.2bUS$156.5bUS$7.5b29x46.8x2.2x
Wed, 08 May 2024US$363.7bUS$156.9bUS$7.6b27.2x47.6x2.3x
Fri, 05 Apr 2024US$367.4bUS$158.6bUS$8.5b27.3x43x2.3x
Sun, 03 Mar 2024US$355.5bUS$158.5bUS$8.5b27.3x41.9x2.2x
Tue, 30 Jan 2024US$346.0bUS$165.6bUS$13.2b27.9x26.2x2.1x
Thu, 28 Dec 2023US$361.6bUS$164.6bUS$13.0b30.3x27.8x2.2x
Sat, 25 Nov 2023US$325.0bUS$164.9bUS$13.0b28.4x24.9x2x
Mon, 23 Oct 2023US$297.5bUS$165.4bUS$10.5b20.7x28.2x1.8x
Wed, 20 Sep 2023US$323.4bUS$165.4bUS$10.4b22.3x31x2x
Fri, 18 Aug 2023US$328.9bUS$165.4bUS$10.4b23.8x31.5x2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

31.5x


Total Market Cap: US$328.9bTotal Earnings: US$10.4bTotal Revenue: US$165.4bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Specialty Chemicals Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 64.1x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the American Specialty Chemicals industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 46.9x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 64.1x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 3.1x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 2.4x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry have declined 9.9% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 3.8% per year.
  • This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.

Industry Comparison

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

US Market2.74%
Materials6.32%
Chemicals2.79%
Specialty Chemicals4.82%
Industrial Gases2.35%
Commodity Chemicals-0.068%
Diversified Chemicals-1.11%
Fertilizers and Agricultural Chemicals-1.39%
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
SHW Sherwin-WilliamsUS$362.712.4%
+US$2.0b		2.3%PE32.6x
SQM Sociedad Química y Minera de ChileUS$72.848.7%
+US$1.7b		58.7%PE25.5x
ALB AlbemarleUS$131.2110.5%
+US$1.5b		62.5%PE269.6x
IFF International Flavors & FragrancesUS$85.095.6%
+US$1.1b		34.1%PS2x
ECL EcolabUS$284.401.8%
+US$1.1b		4.0%PE37.7x

Latest News

AVNT
US$45.65
Avient
7D
22.1%
1Y
39.1%
ECL
US$284.40
Ecolab
7D
1.8%
1Y
4.0%
SHW
US$362.71
Sherwin-Williams
7D
2.4%
1Y
2.3%
RPM
US$115.93
RPM International
7D
4.0%
1Y
-2.9%
ALTO
US$4.23
Alto Ingredients
7D
-13.0%
1Y
318.8%
Analysis Article • Aug 08

Alto Ingredients, Inc. Just Beat EPS By 76%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

A week ago, Alto Ingredients, Inc. ( NASDAQ:ALTO ) came out with a strong set of quarterly numbers that could...
MTX
US$74.42
Minerals Technologies
7D
-1.1%
1Y
27.6%
ALB
US$131.21
Albemarle
7D
10.5%
1Y
62.5%
IFF
US$85.09
International Flavors & Fragrances
7D
5.6%
1Y
34.1%
Narrative Update • Aug 06

IFF: Food Ingredients Sale And Buybacks Will Support Stronger 2026 Framework

For International Flavors & Fragrances, the analyst fair value estimate has moved modestly higher to about $94.82 from $91.66. This reflects updated views that emphasize improving profit margins and cash returns, while still recognizing more cautious revenue growth assumptions and a slightly higher future P/E expectation across recent research.
RYAM
US$8.77
Rayonier Advanced Materials
7D
-2.8%
1Y
96.2%
PRM
US$34.54
Perimeter Solutions
7D
13.2%
1Y
93.9%
SOLS
US$60.32
Solstice Advanced Materials
7D
-3.1%
1Y
n/a
Narrative Update • Aug 04

SOLS: Element Solutions Deal Will Reshape Future Earnings And Cash Generation

Solstice Advanced Materials' analyst price target has been reset lower in this update, moving from about $87.67 to about $80.43 as analysts factor in a reduced future P/E multiple following the Element Solutions acquisition, even as they cite firmer revenue growth and profit margin assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Solstice Advanced Materials highlights a mix of optimism around the Element Solutions acquisition and core growth areas, alongside more cautious views on valuation and deal risk.
SQM
US$72.84
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile
7D
8.7%
1Y
58.7%
Narrative Update • Aug 03

SQM: Future Returns Will Hinge On Lithium Volume Execution

The updated analyst price target for Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile increases by about $9 per share. Analysts attribute the change to revised fair value estimates, a slightly lower discount rate, expectations for stronger profit margins, and a lower future P/E.
NTIC
US$8.11
Northern Technologies International
7D
-3.6%
1Y
10.5%
ESI
US$37.27
Element Solutions
7D
-1.1%
1Y
56.7%
FSI
US$4.98
Flexible Solutions International
7D
-0.4%
1Y
-9.6%