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U.S. Chemicals Industry Analysis

UpdatedAug 28, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies125
  • 7D1.4%
  • 3M5.1%
  • 1Y-4.9%
  • YTD6.7%

In the last week, the Chemicals industry is up 1.4%, with Corteva leading the way, up 2.8%. In the past year, the industry is down 4.9%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 21% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 28 Aug 2025US$801.7bUS$367.6bUS$15.5b27x51.6x2.2x
Sat, 26 Jul 2025US$795.7bUS$376.7bUS$17.9b24x44.5x2.1x
Mon, 23 Jun 2025US$759.4bUS$378.4bUS$18.1b21.4x41.9x2x
Wed, 21 May 2025US$774.9bUS$378.5bUS$17.1b22.9x45.2x2x
Fri, 18 Apr 2025US$717.6bUS$380.8bUS$23.0b17.4x31.2x1.9x
Sun, 16 Mar 2025US$783.9bUS$379.3bUS$22.8b21.4x34.3x2.1x
Tue, 11 Feb 2025US$812.6bUS$382.4bUS$22.7b21x35.9x2.1x
Thu, 09 Jan 2025US$775.0bUS$384.4bUS$23.5b19.1x33x2x
Sat, 07 Dec 2024US$846.8bUS$384.3bUS$23.4b22.6x36.1x2.2x
Mon, 04 Nov 2024US$854.8bUS$386.7bUS$24.5b24.4x34.9x2.2x
Wed, 02 Oct 2024US$890.7bUS$381.8bUS$23.8b25.4x37.5x2.3x
Fri, 30 Aug 2024US$861.0bUS$383.8bUS$23.4b25.5x36.7x2.2x
Sun, 28 Jul 2024US$836.8bUS$379.4bUS$23.4b27.4x35.7x2.2x
Tue, 25 Jun 2024US$815.6bUS$377.3bUS$23.4b25.8x34.8x2.2x
Thu, 23 May 2024US$832.5bUS$377.3bUS$23.4b26x35.5x2.2x
Sat, 20 Apr 2024US$804.5bUS$384.6bUS$25.6b20.6x31.4x2.1x
Mon, 18 Mar 2024US$837.9bUS$384.6bUS$25.4b20x33x2.2x
Wed, 14 Feb 2024US$774.8bUS$388.9bUS$31.6b18.4x24.5x2x
Fri, 12 Jan 2024US$795.9bUS$398.8bUS$31.9b20.3x24.9x2x
Sun, 10 Dec 2023US$770.6bUS$398.4bUS$31.6b19.6x24.4x1.9x
Tue, 07 Nov 2023US$744.7bUS$401.7bUS$29.4b16.1x25.3x1.9x
Thu, 05 Oct 2023US$741.4bUS$412.0bUS$31.2b15.6x23.7x1.8x
Sat, 02 Sep 2023US$798.8bUS$412.0bUS$31.2b16.7x25.6x1.9x
Mon, 31 Jul 2023US$839.2bUS$438.0bUS$37.7b14.5x22.3x1.9x
Wed, 28 Jun 2023US$798.1bUS$444.6bUS$39.1b12.9x20.4x1.8x
Fri, 26 May 2023US$759.9bUS$444.6bUS$39.1b12.6x19.4x1.7x
Sun, 23 Apr 2023US$797.0bUS$452.2bUS$42.9b12.8x18.6x1.8x
Tue, 21 Mar 2023US$765.5bUS$452.2bUS$42.6b12.3x18x1.7x
Thu, 16 Feb 2023US$828.3bUS$449.2bUS$40.1b14.3x20.6x1.8x
Sat, 14 Jan 2023US$828.0bUS$460.9bUS$43.3b15.1x19.1x1.8x
Mon, 12 Dec 2022US$809.8bUS$460.8bUS$43.3b14.5x18.7x1.8x
Wed, 09 Nov 2022US$772.5bUS$457.9bUS$45.1b14.2x17.1x1.7x
Fri, 07 Oct 2022US$737.7bUS$455.1bUS$45.5b14.1x16.2x1.6x
Sun, 04 Sep 2022US$768.5bUS$454.7bUS$45.5b14.5x16.9x1.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

16.9x


Total Market Cap: US$768.5bTotal Earnings: US$45.5bTotal Revenue: US$454.7bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Chemicals Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 33.7x202320242025
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the American Chemicals industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 51.6x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 33.7x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 2.3x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Chemicals industry have declined 30% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 6.8% per year.
  • This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the U.S. Materials industry?

US Market1.88%
Materials2.23%
Chemicals1.40%
Diversified Chemicals7.41%
Commodity Chemicals3.54%
Fertilizers and Agricultural Chemicals2.64%
Specialty Chemicals1.65%
Industrial Gases0.23%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Specialty Chemicals industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 56.7x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 22.0%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 12.2% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Diversified Chemicals industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 81% over the next 5 years.
  • In contrast, the Fertilizers and Agricultural Chemicals industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 8.0% per year over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
CTVA CortevaUS$75.032.8%
+US$1.4b		34.0%PE34.7x
DD DuPont de NemoursUS$77.834.5%
+US$1.4b		-5.7%PE459x
ALB AlbemarleUS$87.6812.2%
+US$1.1b		-0.4%PS2.1x
SHW Sherwin-WilliamsUS$367.401.0%
+US$880.2m		1.9%PE35.9x
SQM Sociedad Química y Minera de ChileUS$46.945.8%
+US$736.9m		26.2%PE28.1x

Latest News

ALB
US$87.68
Albemarle
7D
12.2%
1Y
-0.4%

Policy Tailwinds And Cost Cuts Will Unlock Lithium Potential

Upward revisions to Albemarle's price target reflect improved sentiment as China lithium mine closures introduce upside risk to lithium prices and temper bearish views, resulting in a consensus analyst price target increase from $83.79 to $85.01. Analyst Commentary Recent China lithium mine site closures have introduced upside risk to lithium prices, challenging the prolonged bearish outlook for Albemarle.
SQM
US$46.94
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile
7D
5.8%
1Y
26.2%

Expanding Lithium And Iodine Production Will Meet Growing Demand In EV And Medical Markets

The analyst price target for Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile has been raised as improving lithium market sentiment, upwardly revised price assumptions, and a strong share rally outweighed valuation concerns and caution over Chinese supply risks, resulting in the fair value estimate rising to $50.72. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts revised price targets upward due to a significant rally in SQM shares, which outpaced increases in spot lithium carbonate prices in China.
PRM
US$21.80
Perimeter Solutions
7D
16.6%
1Y
90.6%
CTVA
US$75.03
Corteva
7D
2.8%
1Y
34.0%

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Aug 26
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DD
US$77.83
DuPont de Nemours
7D
4.5%
1Y
-5.7%
BIOX
US$2.70
Bioceres Crop Solutions
7D
-8.2%
1Y
-75.6%
ECL
US$280.38
Ecolab
7D
-1.8%
1Y
12.3%

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APD
US$294.59
Air Products and Chemicals
7D
0.8%
1Y
6.4%
GRO
US$1.79
Brazil Potash
7D
-6.8%
1Y
n/a
BSLK
US$5.92
Bolt Projects Holdings
7D
-33.5%
1Y
-82.2%
SHW
US$367.40
Sherwin-Williams
7D
1.0%
1Y
1.9%
SXT
US$113.54
Sensient Technologies
7D
-0.7%
1Y
48.2%

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Jul 28
DOW
US$24.74
Dow
7D
2.7%
1Y
-53.8%
GURE
US$0.72
Gulf Resources
7D
-0.4%
1Y
-32.7%
ENFY
US$0.99
Enlightify
7D
-2.0%
1Y
-44.7%