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South African (JSE) Diversified Chemicals Industry Analysis

UpdatedApr 02, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies2
  • 7D-4.6%
  • 3M81.4%
  • 1Y141.6%
  • YTDn/a

In the last week, the Diversified Chemicals industry is up 4.1%, with Omnia Holdings up 1.7%. In the same time, Sasol was down 5.2%. This means that the industry has gained 159% over the past year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 51% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 02 Apr 2026R146.1bR272.5bR3.6b33.9x41.1x0.5x
Sat, 28 Feb 2026R107.4bR272.5bR3.6b25.6x30.2x0.4x
Mon, 26 Jan 2026R88.6bR272.2bR7.9b11.4x11.2x0.3x
Wed, 24 Dec 2025R79.7bR272.2bR7.9b10.4x10.1x0.3x
Fri, 21 Nov 2025R90.5bR272.2bR7.9b11.1x11.4x0.3x
Sun, 19 Oct 2025R72.8bR271.9bR7.9b9.8x9.3x0.3x
Tue, 16 Sep 2025R89.8bR271.9bR7.9b11x11.4x0.3x
Thu, 14 Aug 2025R74.2bR283.7b-R48,157,000,000.0011.1x-1.5x0.3x
Sat, 12 Jul 2025R71.9bR283.7b-R48,157,000,000.0011.9x-1.5x0.3x
Mon, 09 Jun 2025R63.9bR283.6b-R48,117,000,000.0010x-1.3x0.2x
Wed, 07 May 2025R50.3bR283.6b-R48,117,000,000.009.5x-1x0.2x
Fri, 04 Apr 2025R53.2bR283.6b-R48,117,000,000.009.1x-1.1x0.2x
Sun, 02 Mar 2025R61.5bR283.6b-R48,117,000,000.008.9x-1.3x0.2x
Tue, 28 Jan 2025R65.8bR297.8b-R43,133,000,000.009.3x-1.5x0.2x
Thu, 26 Dec 2024R64.2bR297.8b-R43,133,000,000.0010.2x-1.5x0.2x
Sat, 23 Nov 2024R73.9bR297.8b-R43,133,000,000.0010.3x-1.7x0.2x
Mon, 21 Oct 2024R84.0bR297.3b-R43,135,000,000.009.4x-1.9x0.3x
Wed, 18 Sep 2024R90.4bR297.3b-R43,135,000,000.009x-2.1x0.3x
Fri, 16 Aug 2024R95.7bR298.4bR4.9b15.6x19.4x0.3x
Sun, 14 Jul 2024R98.0bR298.4bR4.9b16.3x19.8x0.3x
Tue, 11 Jun 2024R85.8bR301.0bR4.9b14.3x17.5x0.3x
Thu, 09 May 2024R95.4bR301.0bR4.9b15.5x19.5x0.3x
Sat, 06 Apr 2024R107.0bR301.0bR4.9b17.2x21.8x0.4x
Mon, 04 Mar 2024R103.1bR301.0bR4.9b16.8x21.1x0.3x
Wed, 31 Jan 2024R114.9bR314.6bR9.9b10.7x11.6x0.4x
Fri, 29 Dec 2023R127.9bR314.6bR9.9b11.5x12.9x0.4x
Sun, 26 Nov 2023R147.5bR314.6bR9.9b12.4x14.9x0.5x
Tue, 24 Oct 2023R170.8bR316.3bR9.9b13.4x17.2x0.5x
Thu, 21 Sep 2023R168.1bR316.3bR9.9b13.2x16.9x0.5x
Sat, 19 Aug 2023R162.8bR334.1bR39.7b5.8x4.1x0.5x
Mon, 17 Jul 2023R163.1bR334.1bR39.7b6.4x4.1x0.5x
Wed, 14 Jun 2023R175.1bR331.3bR39.7b6.7x4.4x0.5x
Fri, 12 May 2023R154.8bR331.3bR39.7b6x3.9x0.5x
Sun, 09 Apr 2023R167.3bR331.3bR39.7b6.4x4.2x0.5x
Price to Earnings Ratio

4.2x


Total Market Cap: R167.3bTotal Earnings: R39.7bTotal Revenue: R331.3bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
South African Diversified Chemicals Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 8.7x202420252026
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 55% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 6.3% 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 Market1.12%
Materials6.98%
Chemicals-4.20%
Diversified Chemicals-4.55%
Specialty Chemicals-0.11%
Commodity Chemicals-0.14%
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
OMN Omnia HoldingsR95.501.7%
+R254.8m		39.6%PE13x

Latest News

SOL
R204.23
Sasol
7D
-5.2%
1Y
163.6%

SOL: EPS Collapse Guidance Will Undermine Confidence In Future Earnings Sustainability

Analysts have revised their fair value estimate for Sasol from ZAR122.44 to ZAR149.78, citing updated assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E as the key drivers of the new price target. What's in the News Sasol issued revenue guidance for the six months ended 31 December 2025, including an EPS range of ZAR0.10 to ZAR0.80 per share, compared with prior period EPS of ZAR7.22.
OMN
R95.50
Omnia Holdings
7D
1.7%
1Y
39.6%