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U.S. Specialty Chemicals Industry Analysis

UpdatedSep 25, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies56
  • 7D-1.4%
  • 3M1.6%
  • 1Y-12.1%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Specialty Chemicals industry has dropped 1.4%, driven by a pullback from Sherwin-Williams of 2.1%. Overall the industry is down 12% in 12 months. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 23% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 25 Sep 2025US$336.2bUS$150.8bUS$5.1b27.1x66.1x2.2x
Sat, 23 Aug 2025US$348.8bUS$150.6bUS$5.1b28.3x68.6x2.3x
Mon, 21 Jul 2025US$342.2bUS$152.8bUS$5.2b24.1x65.7x2.2x
Wed, 18 Jun 2025US$328.7bUS$154.6bUS$5.4b21.5x60.8x2.1x
Fri, 16 May 2025US$330.2bUS$154.7bUS$4.3b21.1x76.9x2.1x
Sun, 13 Apr 2025US$306.8bUS$155.6bUS$6.5b19.1x47x2x
Tue, 11 Mar 2025US$354.5bUS$154.1bUS$6.4b24.4x55.7x2.3x
Thu, 06 Feb 2025US$359.0bUS$156.2bUS$5.4b23.7x66.9x2.3x
Sat, 04 Jan 2025US$342.1bUS$158.3bUS$5.5b22.8x62.4x2.2x
Mon, 02 Dec 2024US$386.6bUS$158.3bUS$5.5b25.3x70.5x2.4x
Wed, 30 Oct 2024US$387.6bUS$159.4bUS$7.7b25.5x50.1x2.4x
Fri, 27 Sep 2024US$393.8bUS$164.1bUS$6.7b26.5x58.5x2.4x
Sun, 25 Aug 2024US$382.1bUS$164.1bUS$6.7b26.9x56.9x2.3x
Tue, 23 Jul 2024US$360.9bUS$159.1bUS$7.5b28.4x47.9x2.3x
Thu, 20 Jun 2024US$351.6bUS$156.5bUS$7.5b27.9x46.7x2.2x
Sat, 18 May 2024US$361.5bUS$156.6bUS$7.5b28.8x48x2.3x
Mon, 15 Apr 2024US$349.2bUS$158.6bUS$8.5b26.1x40.9x2.2x
Wed, 13 Mar 2024US$361.1bUS$158.6bUS$8.5b27.8x42.5x2.3x
Fri, 09 Feb 2024US$334.5bUS$158.8bUS$12.8b26x26.2x2.1x
Sun, 07 Jan 2024US$354.7bUS$165.5bUS$13.4b28.9x26.5x2.1x
Tue, 05 Dec 2023US$333.2bUS$164.6bUS$13.0b28.5x25.6x2x
Thu, 02 Nov 2023US$293.7bUS$165.1bUS$10.4b22.7x28.1x1.8x
Sat, 30 Sep 2023US$317.7bUS$165.3bUS$10.4b21.2x30.4x1.9x
Mon, 28 Aug 2023US$328.4bUS$165.4bUS$10.4b24.3x31.4x2x
Wed, 26 Jul 2023US$352.3bUS$165.6bUS$10.2b20.8x34.5x2.1x
Fri, 23 Jun 2023US$329.0bUS$165.3bUS$10.0b18.8x33x2x
Sun, 21 May 2023US$319.9bUS$165.3bUS$10.0b19.3x32.1x1.9x
Tue, 18 Apr 2023US$324.0bUS$162.0bUS$9.1b20.3x35.6x2x
Thu, 16 Mar 2023US$306.9bUS$162.0bUS$9.1b20x33.7x1.9x
Sat, 11 Feb 2023US$327.7bUS$161.5bUS$6.1b21x53.6x2x
Mon, 09 Jan 2023US$325.7bUS$165.6bUS$7.1b20.2x45.7x2x
Wed, 07 Dec 2022US$335.1bUS$165.4bUS$7.1b20.6x47.1x2x
Fri, 04 Nov 2022US$303.7bUS$163.8bUS$9.1b20.1x33.4x1.9x
Sun, 02 Oct 2022US$293.9bUS$161.4bUS$8.8b17.9x33.4x1.8x
Price to Earnings Ratio

33.4x


Total Market Cap: US$293.9bTotal Earnings: US$8.8bTotal Revenue: US$161.4bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Specialty Chemicals Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 57.5x202320242025
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 57.5x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 3.0x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 2.2x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry have declined 17% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 2.2% 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 Market0.26%
Materials-0.50%
Chemicals-1.81%
Specialty Chemicals-1.37%
Fertilizers and Agricultural Chemicals0.87%
Industrial Gases-2.34%
Commodity Chemicals-5.15%
Diversified Chemicals-6.01%
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
ECL EcolabUS$267.000.6%
+US$465.1m		4.8%PE35.5x
ASPI ASP IsotopesUS$11.1227.1%
+US$217.8m		292.9%PS223.1x
ALB AlbemarleUS$81.581.8%
+US$167.1m		-5.8%PS1.9x
SQM Sociedad Química y Minera de ChileUS$43.720.9%
+US$105.7m		13.7%PE26.2x
PRM Perimeter SolutionsUS$22.062.2%
+US$68.8m		69.0%PE40.6x

Latest News

SQM
US$43.72
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile
7D
0.9%
1Y
13.7%

Estimating The Fair Value Of Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (NYSE:SQM)

Sep 24
Estimating The Fair Value Of Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (NYSE:SQM)
DD
US$75.81
DuPont de Nemours
7D
-1.3%
1Y
-11.8%

Electronics, Healthcare And Water Will Drive Future Success

Despite a reduced revenue growth outlook, improved net profit margins have driven the consensus analyst price target for DuPont de Nemours up from $89.31 to $92.67. What's in the News DuPont is actively pursuing strategic bolt-on acquisitions, focusing on enhancing capabilities and targeting growth opportunities, while maintaining a balanced approach between buybacks and M&A.
SHW
US$342.96
Sherwin-Williams
7D
-2.1%
1Y
-10.0%

The Sherwin-Williams Company's (NYSE:SHW) Price Is Out Of Tune With Earnings

Sep 23
The Sherwin-Williams Company's (NYSE:SHW) Price Is Out Of Tune With Earnings
ALB
US$81.58
Albemarle
7D
1.8%
1Y
-5.8%

Policy Tailwinds And Cost Cuts Will Unlock Lithium Potential

Analysts have slightly raised Albemarle’s price target from $85.47 to $86.65, citing increased uncertainty around global lithium supply due to China mine closures, which reduces downside risk and may support a sustained lithium price recovery. Analyst Commentary China mine site closures have increased uncertainty around global lithium supply, raising the potential for sustained improvement in lithium prices.
ASPN
US$6.98
Aspen Aerogels
7D
5.8%
1Y
-74.2%
EMN
US$63.83
Eastman Chemical
7D
-3.3%
1Y
-42.1%
ECL
US$267.00
Ecolab
7D
0.6%
1Y
4.8%

With EPS Growth And More, Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) Makes An Interesting Case

Sep 21
With EPS Growth And More, Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) Makes An Interesting Case
ESI
US$25.34
Element Solutions
7D
-3.8%
1Y
-2.5%
RPM
US$118.30
RPM International
7D
-3.8%
1Y
-2.5%

Here's Why RPM International (NYSE:RPM) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Sep 19
Here's Why RPM International (NYSE:RPM) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
FTK
US$13.32
Flotek Industries
7D
13.1%
1Y
157.1%

Investors Appear Satisfied With Flotek Industries, Inc.'s (NYSE:FTK) Prospects

Sep 19
Investors Appear Satisfied With Flotek Industries, Inc.'s (NYSE:FTK) Prospects
ASPI
US$11.12
ASP Isotopes
7D
27.1%
1Y
292.9%
PPG
US$105.48
PPG Industries
7D
-2.4%
1Y
-17.5%
PRM
US$22.06
Perimeter Solutions
7D
2.2%
1Y
69.0%
CE
US$42.38
Celanese
7D
-6.1%
1Y
-67.4%

Lightweight Automotive And Green Chemistry Will Open Future Markets

Both Celanese's consensus revenue growth and net profit margin forecasts remained stable, resulting in an unchanged analyst price target of $54.94. What's in the News Celanese and Bentley Mills launched the use of Celanese's VAE ECO-CC emulsions, made from captured CO2, in Bentley’s carpet tile manufacturing to increase sustainability and recycled content.
SLSN
US$3.43
Solesence
7D
5.5%
1Y
124.2%
AXTA
US$28.44
Axalta Coating Systems
7D
-6.8%
1Y
-20.9%