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South African (JSE) Diversified Chemicals Industry Analysis

UpdatedAug 16, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies2
  • 7D2.6%
  • 3M-15.1%
  • 1Y79.0%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Diversified Chemicals industry has risen 2.6%, driven by gains from Sasol of 3.7%. Meanwhile, Omnia Holdings actually underperformed within the industry, shrinking 5.1% in the last week. In the last 12 months, the industry was up 79%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 39% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sun, 16 Aug 2026R133.7bR273.6bR3.8b30.4x35.6x0.5x
Tue, 14 Jul 2026R130.5bR273.6bR3.8b30x34.7x0.5x
Thu, 11 Jun 2026R161.6bR273.6bR3.8b36.2x42.6x0.6x
Sat, 09 May 2026R151.9bR272.5bR3.6b35.1x42.7x0.6x
Mon, 06 Apr 2026R148.4bR272.5bR3.6b34.3x41.7x0.5x
Wed, 04 Mar 2026R107.4bR272.5bR3.6b25.5x30.2x0.4x
Fri, 30 Jan 2026R88.9bR272.2bR7.9b11.4x11.2x0.3x
Sun, 28 Dec 2025R80.0bR272.2bR7.9b10.4x10.1x0.3x
Tue, 25 Nov 2025R85.4bR272.2bR7.9b10.7x10.8x0.3x
Thu, 23 Oct 2025R74.0bR271.9bR7.9b10x9.4x0.3x
Sat, 20 Sep 2025R86.9bR271.9bR7.9b10.8x11x0.3x
Mon, 18 Aug 2025R75.8bR283.7b-R48,157,000,000.0010.7x-1.6x0.3x
Wed, 16 Jul 2025R70.1bR283.7b-R48,157,000,000.0011.5x-1.5x0.2x
Fri, 13 Jun 2025R68.0bR283.7b-R48,157,000,000.0011.6x-1.4x0.2x
Sun, 11 May 2025R51.6bR283.6b-R48,117,000,000.009.6x-1.1x0.2x
Tue, 08 Apr 2025R49.0bR283.6b-R48,117,000,000.009x-1x0.2x
Thu, 06 Mar 2025R59.1bR283.6b-R48,117,000,000.009x-1.2x0.2x
Sat, 01 Feb 2025R65.6bR297.8b-R43,133,000,000.009.3x-1.5x0.2x
Mon, 30 Dec 2024R64.1bR297.8b-R43,133,000,000.0010.3x-1.5x0.2x
Wed, 27 Nov 2024R70.7bR297.8b-R43,133,000,000.0010.2x-1.6x0.2x
Fri, 25 Oct 2024R77.7bR297.3b-R43,135,000,000.009.2x-1.8x0.3x
Sun, 22 Sep 2024R86.4bR297.3b-R43,135,000,000.008.9x-2x0.3x
Tue, 20 Aug 2024R97.4bR298.4bR4.9b15.9x19.7x0.3x
Thu, 18 Jul 2024R96.0bR298.4bR4.9b15.9x19.4x0.3x
Sat, 15 Jun 2024R83.2bR298.4bR4.9b13.8x16.8x0.3x
Mon, 13 May 2024R96.2bR301.0bR4.9b15.6x19.7x0.3x
Wed, 10 Apr 2024R118.2bR301.0bR4.9b18.7x24.2x0.4x
Fri, 08 Mar 2024R103.8bR301.0bR4.9b16.9x21.2x0.3x
Sun, 04 Feb 2024R111.7bR314.6bR9.9b10.5x11.3x0.4x
Tue, 02 Jan 2024R128.2bR314.6bR9.9b11.5x13x0.4x
Thu, 30 Nov 2023R146.4bR314.6bR9.9b12.2x14.8x0.5x
Sat, 28 Oct 2023R165.8bR316.3bR9.9b13.1x16.7x0.5x
Mon, 25 Sep 2023R166.2bR316.3bR9.9b13x16.8x0.5x
Wed, 23 Aug 2023R160.0bR334.1bR39.7b5.7x4x0.5x
Price to Earnings Ratio

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Total Market Cap: R160.0bTotal Earnings: R39.7bTotal Revenue: R334.1bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
South African Diversified Chemicals Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 13.1x202420252026
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 54% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 6.4% 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-2.71%
Materials-1.63%
Chemicals1.01%
Diversified Chemicals2.59%
Commodity Chemicals1.23%
Specialty Chemicals-14.65%
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
SOL SasolR186.433.7%
+R4.2b		87.3%PE49.2x

Latest News

OMN
R100.10
Omnia Holdings
7D
-5.1%
1Y
34.0%
SOL
R186.43
Sasol
7D
3.7%
1Y
87.3%
Narrative Update • Jul 30

SOL: Higher Margins And Lower Future P/E Will Pressure Returns

Analysts have increased their price target for Sasol by ZAR5 to ZAR160, reflecting updated assumptions that include a slightly lower implied future P/E multiple and a higher expected profit margin, even as projected revenue growth is marked a little lower. What’s in the News for Sasol Public Investment Corporation Limited, a major institutional investor, acquired an additional 5.14% stake in Sasol Limited on July 13, 2026.