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South African (JSE) Diversified Chemicals Industry Analysis

UpdatedDec 31, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies2
  • 7D0.9%
  • 3M0.4%
  • 1Y22.2%
  • YTDn/a

In the last week, Diversified Chemicals has been flat. The past year has been better, since the industry has gained 22% in that time. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 29% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 01 Jan 2026R80.4bR272.2bR7.9b10.4x10.2x0.3x
Sat, 29 Nov 2025R83.6bR272.2bR7.9b10.5x10.6x0.3x
Mon, 27 Oct 2025R85.1bR271.9bR7.9b10.7x10.8x0.3x
Wed, 24 Sep 2025R80.5bR271.9bR7.9b10.4x10.2x0.3x
Fri, 22 Aug 2025R81.2bR283.7b-R48,157,000,000.0010.7x-1.7x0.3x
Sun, 20 Jul 2025R69.6bR283.7b-R48,157,000,000.0011.4x-1.4x0.2x
Tue, 17 Jun 2025R73.5bR283.7b-R48,157,000,000.0011.2x-1.5x0.3x
Thu, 15 May 2025R55.8bR283.6b-R48,117,000,000.0010x-1.2x0.2x
Sat, 12 Apr 2025R50.8bR283.6b-R48,117,000,000.009.4x-1.1x0.2x
Mon, 10 Mar 2025R60.0bR283.6b-R48,117,000,000.009.1x-1.2x0.2x
Wed, 05 Feb 2025R65.7bR297.8b-R43,133,000,000.009.3x-1.5x0.2x
Fri, 03 Jan 2025R68.1bR297.8b-R43,133,000,000.0010.6x-1.6x0.2x
Sun, 01 Dec 2024R67.4bR297.8b-R43,133,000,000.0010.1x-1.6x0.2x
Tue, 29 Oct 2024R74.5bR297.3b-R43,135,000,000.009.3x-1.7x0.3x
Thu, 26 Sep 2024R88.3bR297.3b-R43,135,000,000.009x-2x0.3x
Sat, 24 Aug 2024R104.2bR297.3b-R43,135,000,000.009.1x-2.4x0.4x
Mon, 22 Jul 2024R97.4bR298.4bR4.9b16.1x19.7x0.3x
Wed, 19 Jun 2024R91.1bR298.4bR4.9b15x18.4x0.3x
Fri, 17 May 2024R92.9bR301.0bR4.9b15.1x19x0.3x
Sun, 14 Apr 2024R118.9bR301.0bR4.9b18.7x24.3x0.4x
Tue, 12 Mar 2024R97.6bR301.0bR4.9b16.1x19.9x0.3x
Thu, 08 Feb 2024R108.6bR314.6bR9.9b10.3x11x0.3x
Sat, 06 Jan 2024R128.3bR314.6bR9.9b11.6x13x0.4x
Mon, 04 Dec 2023R140.0bR314.6bR9.9b11.8x14.2x0.4x
Wed, 01 Nov 2023R159.3bR316.3bR9.9b12.7x16.1x0.5x
Fri, 29 Sep 2023R174.7bR316.3bR9.9b13.5x17.6x0.6x
Sun, 27 Aug 2023R161.7bR316.3bR9.9b12.6x16.3x0.5x
Tue, 25 Jul 2023R162.7bR334.1bR39.7b6.3x4.1x0.5x
Thu, 22 Jun 2023R167.4bR334.1bR39.7b6.2x4.2x0.5x
Sat, 20 May 2023R158.8bR331.3bR39.7b6.2x4x0.5x
Mon, 17 Apr 2023R166.1bR331.3bR39.7b6.4x4.2x0.5x
Wed, 15 Mar 2023R164.2bR331.3bR39.7b6.3x4.1x0.5x
Fri, 10 Feb 2023R199.0bR299.4bR40.1b7x5x0.7x
Sun, 08 Jan 2023R183.3bR299.4bR40.1b6.9x4.6x0.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

4.6x


Total Market Cap: R183.3bTotal Earnings: R40.1bTotal Revenue: R299.4bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
South African Diversified Chemicals Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 7.3x202420252026
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 3.1% 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 Market0.16%
Materials-2.21%
Chemicals0.90%
Diversified Chemicals0.86%
Commodity Chemicals1.97%
Specialty Chemicals1.14%
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
SOL SasolR106.200.9%
+R632.0m		27.5%PE10.1x

Latest News

SOL
R106.20
Sasol
7D
0.9%
1Y
27.5%

Sasol (JSE:SOL) Use Of Debt Could Be Considered Risky

Dec 29
Sasol (JSE:SOL) Use Of Debt Could Be Considered Risky
OMN
R78.80
Omnia Holdings
7D
-0.1%
1Y
0.9%