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South African (JSE) Diversified Chemicals Industry Analysis

UpdatedMar 16, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies2
  • 7D-0.7%
  • 3M-11.9%
  • 1Y-37.8%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Diversified Chemicals industry has dropped 2.5%, driven by Sasol declining 3.6%. Overall the industry is down 42% in 12 months. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 89% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the South African Diversified Chemicals Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Mon, 17 Mar 2025R59.6bR283.6b-R48,117,000,000.009.1x-1.2x0.2x
Wed, 12 Feb 2025R64.3bR297.8b-R43,133,000,000.009.2x-1.5x0.2x
Fri, 10 Jan 2025R66.3bR297.8b-R43,133,000,000.009.5x-1.5x0.2x
Sun, 08 Dec 2024R69.2bR297.8b-R43,133,000,000.0010.3x-1.6x0.2x
Tue, 05 Nov 2024R77.3bR297.3b-R43,135,000,000.009.3x-1.8x0.3x
Thu, 03 Oct 2024R84.7bR297.3b-R43,135,000,000.009.2x-2x0.3x
Sat, 31 Aug 2024R97.5bR297.3b-R43,135,000,000.008.9x-2.3x0.3x
Mon, 29 Jul 2024R100.7bR298.4bR4.9b16.5x20.4x0.3x
Wed, 26 Jun 2024R96.3bR298.4bR4.9b15.7x19.5x0.3x
Fri, 24 May 2024R91.9bR301.0bR4.9b15x18.8x0.3x
Sun, 21 Apr 2024R109.0bR301.0bR4.9b17.4x22.3x0.4x
Tue, 19 Mar 2024R94.5bR301.0bR4.9b15.6x19.3x0.3x
Thu, 15 Feb 2024R106.4bR314.6bR9.9b10.1x10.8x0.3x
Sat, 13 Jan 2024R123.2bR314.6bR9.9b11.2x12.5x0.4x
Mon, 11 Dec 2023R122.8bR314.6bR9.9b10.9x12.4x0.4x
Wed, 08 Nov 2023R154.5bR316.3bR9.9b12.4x15.6x0.5x
Fri, 06 Oct 2023R163.1bR316.3bR9.9b12.7x16.4x0.5x
Sun, 03 Sep 2023R165.9bR316.3bR9.9b12.9x16.7x0.5x
Tue, 01 Aug 2023R168.7bR334.1bR39.7b6.3x4.3x0.5x
Thu, 29 Jun 2023R155.1bR334.1bR39.7b6.2x3.9x0.5x
Sat, 27 May 2023R161.1bR331.3bR39.7b6.2x4.1x0.5x
Mon, 24 Apr 2023R158.6bR331.3bR39.7b6.1x4x0.5x
Wed, 22 Mar 2023R157.1bR331.3bR39.7b6x4x0.5x
Fri, 17 Feb 2023R205.7bR299.4bR40.1b7x5.1x0.7x
Sun, 15 Jan 2023R194.7bR299.4bR40.1b7x4.9x0.7x
Tue, 13 Dec 2022R183.5bR299.4bR40.1b7.2x4.6x0.6x
Thu, 10 Nov 2022R202.2bR297.2bR40.0b7.9x5.1x0.7x
Sat, 08 Oct 2022R211.8bR297.2bR40.0b7.8x5.3x0.7x
Mon, 05 Sep 2022R222.4bR297.2bR40.0b7.4x5.6x0.7x
Wed, 03 Aug 2022R219.3bR251.3bR10.6b15.7x20.7x0.9x
Fri, 01 Jul 2022R245.6bR251.3bR10.6b17.8x23.2x1x
Sun, 29 May 2022R268.1bR250.0bR10.4b21.2x25.7x1.1x
Tue, 26 Apr 2022R237.8bR250.0bR10.4b18.8x22.8x1x
Thu, 24 Mar 2022R240.0bR250.0bR10.4b18.2x23x1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

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Total Market Cap: R240.0bTotal Earnings: R10.4bTotal Revenue: R250.0bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
South African Diversified Chemicals Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 10.3x202320242025
Current Industry PE
    There are only 2 companies in the South African 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.
  • Meanwhile revenues have grown 4.3% per year.
  • This means that although more sales are being generated, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased, which has decreased profits.

Industry Comparison

How does South African Diversified Chemicals compare with similar industries?

ZA Market-0.73%
Materials-0.42%
Chemicals-0.41%
Diversified Chemicals-0.65%
Specialty Chemicals1.67%
Commodity Chemicals-7.41%
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
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