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South African (JSE) Diversified Chemicals Industry Analysis
UpdatedSep 08, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies2
- 7D4.4%
- 3M42.7%
- 1Y0.7%
- YTDn/a
In the last week, the Diversified Chemicals industry is up 4.4%, with Sasol up 5.3%. The industry has been flat over the past 12 months despite the gain this week. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 35% annually.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the South African Diversified Chemicals Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 09 Sep 2025 | R92.1b | R271.9b | R7.9b | 11.1x | 11.7x | 0.3x |
| Thu, 07 Aug 2025 | R69.3b | R283.7b | -R48,157,000,000.00 | 11.3x | -1.4x | 0.2x |
| Sat, 05 Jul 2025 | R68.6b | R283.7b | -R48,157,000,000.00 | 11.3x | -1.4x | 0.2x |
| Mon, 02 Jun 2025 | R62.8b | R283.6b | -R48,117,000,000.00 | 9.9x | -1.3x | 0.2x |
| Wed, 30 Apr 2025 | R52.6b | R283.6b | -R48,117,000,000.00 | 9.4x | -1.1x | 0.2x |
| Fri, 28 Mar 2025 | R58.0b | R283.6b | -R48,117,000,000.00 | 9.3x | -1.2x | 0.2x |
| Sun, 23 Feb 2025 | R65.8b | R297.8b | -R43,133,000,000.00 | 9.3x | -1.5x | 0.2x |
| Tue, 21 Jan 2025 | R73.2b | R297.8b | -R43,133,000,000.00 | 9.7x | -1.7x | 0.2x |
| Thu, 19 Dec 2024 | R66.5b | R297.8b | -R43,133,000,000.00 | 9.9x | -1.5x | 0.2x |
| Sat, 16 Nov 2024 | R71.3b | R297.8b | -R43,133,000,000.00 | 9.5x | -1.7x | 0.2x |
| Mon, 14 Oct 2024 | R86.8b | R297.3b | -R43,135,000,000.00 | 9.2x | -2x | 0.3x |
| Wed, 11 Sep 2024 | R87.6b | R297.3b | -R43,135,000,000.00 | 8.7x | -2x | 0.3x |
| Fri, 09 Aug 2024 | R93.2b | R298.4b | R4.9b | 15.5x | 18.9x | 0.3x |
| Sun, 07 Jul 2024 | R103.3b | R298.4b | R4.9b | 17x | 20.9x | 0.3x |
| Tue, 04 Jun 2024 | R82.7b | R301.0b | R4.9b | 13.8x | 16.9x | 0.3x |
| Thu, 02 May 2024 | R93.4b | R301.0b | R4.9b | 15.1x | 19.1x | 0.3x |
| Sat, 30 Mar 2024 | R102.5b | R301.0b | R4.9b | 16.6x | 20.9x | 0.3x |
| Mon, 26 Feb 2024 | R103.1b | R314.6b | R9.9b | 10x | 10.4x | 0.3x |
| Wed, 24 Jan 2024 | R112.7b | R314.6b | R9.9b | 10.6x | 11.4x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 22 Dec 2023 | R125.7b | R314.6b | R9.9b | 11.3x | 12.7x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 19 Nov 2023 | R152.6b | R316.3b | R9.9b | 12.3x | 15.4x | 0.5x |
| Tue, 17 Oct 2023 | R178.2b | R316.3b | R9.9b | 14x | 18x | 0.6x |
| Thu, 14 Sep 2023 | R155.6b | R316.3b | R9.9b | 12.2x | 15.7x | 0.5x |
| Sat, 12 Aug 2023 | R181.0b | R334.1b | R39.7b | 6.2x | 4.6x | 0.5x |
| Mon, 10 Jul 2023 | R161.3b | R334.1b | R39.7b | 6.3x | 4.1x | 0.5x |
| Wed, 07 Jun 2023 | R169.2b | R331.3b | R39.7b | 6.6x | 4.3x | 0.5x |
| Fri, 05 May 2023 | R151.5b | R331.3b | R39.7b | 6.1x | 3.8x | 0.5x |
| Sun, 02 Apr 2023 | R163.0b | R331.3b | R39.7b | 6.2x | 4.1x | 0.5x |
| Tue, 28 Feb 2023 | R179.0b | R331.3b | R39.7b | 6.6x | 4.5x | 0.5x |
| Thu, 26 Jan 2023 | R213.5b | R299.4b | R40.1b | 7.3x | 5.3x | 0.7x |
| Sat, 24 Dec 2022 | R185.8b | R299.4b | R40.1b | 6.9x | 4.6x | 0.6x |
| Mon, 21 Nov 2022 | R199.8b | R297.2b | R40.0b | 7.6x | 5x | 0.7x |
| Wed, 19 Oct 2022 | R208.0b | R297.2b | R40.0b | 7.8x | 5.2x | 0.7x |
| Fri, 16 Sep 2022 | R210.9b | R297.2b | R40.0b | 7.4x | 5.3x | 0.7x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
5.3x
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
- The earnings for companies in the Diversified Chemicals industry have declined 42% per year over the last three years,
- Revenues have also declined 2.9% per year.
- This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.
Industry Comparison
How does South African Diversified Chemicals compare with similar industries?
| ZA Market | -0.30% | |
| Materials | 5.26% | |
| Chemicals | 3.53% | |
| Diversified Chemicals | 4.38% | |
| Commodity Chemicals | -0.078% | |
| Specialty Chemicals | -2.81% | |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOL Sasol | R125.26 | 7.0% +R5.3b | 1.0% | PE11.9x | |
| OMN Omnia Holdings | R73.05 | 0.7% +R81.6m | 17.1% | PE10.4x |