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South African (JSE) Specialty Chemicals Industry Analysis

UpdatedMar 28, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies1
  • 7D3.0%
  • 3M29.5%
  • 1Y17.8%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Specialty Chemicals industry has risen 2.9%, driven by gains from every company within the industry. This means that the industry has gained 18% over the past year. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 44% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 28 Mar 2026R12.2bR32.2bR377.0m32.4x32.4x0.4x
Mon, 23 Feb 2026R10.5bR33.2bR411.0m25.7x25.7x0.3x
Wed, 21 Jan 2026R10.0bR33.2bR411.0m24.4x24.4x0.3x
Fri, 19 Dec 2025R9.3bR33.2bR411.0m22.6x22.6x0.3x
Sun, 16 Nov 2025R9.2bR33.2bR411.0m22.3x22.3x0.3x
Tue, 14 Oct 2025R10.2bR33.2bR411.0m24.9x24.9x0.3x
Thu, 11 Sep 2025R11.0bR33.2bR411.0m26.8x26.8x0.3x
Sat, 09 Aug 2025R11.5bR33.2bR411.0m28x28x0.3x
Mon, 07 Jul 2025R10.7bR33.6bR277.0m38.7x38.7x0.3x
Wed, 04 Jun 2025R10.7bR33.6bR277.0m38.7x38.7x0.3x
Fri, 02 May 2025R10.8bR33.6bR277.0m38.9x38.9x0.3x
Sun, 30 Mar 2025R10.4bR33.6bR277.0m37.5x37.5x0.3x
Tue, 25 Feb 2025R9.4bR36.7bR787.0m11.9x11.9x0.3x
Thu, 23 Jan 2025R8.9bR36.7bR787.0m11.2x11.3x0.2x
Sat, 21 Dec 2024R9.5bR36.7bR787.0m12x12x0.3x
Mon, 18 Nov 2024R9.9bR36.7bR787.0m12.6x12.6x0.3x
Wed, 16 Oct 2024R10.5bR36.7bR787.0m13.4x13.4x0.3x
Fri, 13 Sep 2024R10.9bR36.7bR787.0m13.9x13.9x0.3x
Sun, 11 Aug 2024R10.9bR36.7bR787.0m13.9x13.9x0.3x
Tue, 09 Jul 2024R11.4bR37.5bR1.2b9.7x9.7x0.3x
Thu, 06 Jun 2024R10.0bR37.5bR1.2b8.5x8.5x0.3x
Sat, 04 May 2024R9.7bR37.5bR1.2b8.3x8.3x0.3x
Mon, 01 Apr 2024R9.8bR37.5bR1.2b8.4x8.4x0.3x
Wed, 28 Feb 2024R9.8bR38.5bR955.0m10.2x10.2x0.3x
Fri, 26 Jan 2024R11.0bR38.5bR955.0m11.5x11.5x0.3x
Sun, 24 Dec 2023R11.6bR38.5bR955.0m12.1x12.1x0.3x
Tue, 21 Nov 2023R11.4bR38.5bR955.0m11.9x11.9x0.3x
Thu, 19 Oct 2023R11.3bR38.5bR955.0m11.9x11.9x0.3x
Sat, 16 Sep 2023R11.8bR38.5bR955.0m12.4x12.4x0.3x
Mon, 14 Aug 2023R11.0bR38.5bR955.0m11.5x11.5x0.3x
Wed, 12 Jul 2023R9.4bR35.6bR927.0m10.2x10.2x0.3x
Fri, 09 Jun 2023R9.5bR35.6bR927.0m10.2x10.2x0.3x
Sun, 07 May 2023R8.9bR35.6bR927.0m9.6x9.6x0.2x
Tue, 04 Apr 2023R10.1bR35.6bR927.0m10.9x10.9x0.3x
Price to Earnings Ratio

10.9x


Total Market Cap: R10.1bTotal Earnings: R927.0mTotal Revenue: R35.6bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
South African Specialty Chemicals Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 18x202420252026
Current Industry PE
    There is only one company in the South African Specialty 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 Specialty Chemicals industry have declined 26% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 3.3% per year.
  • This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.

Industry Comparison

How does South African Specialty Chemicals compare with similar industries?

ZA Market0.99%
Materials3.20%
Chemicals2.64%
Specialty Chemicals3.00%
Diversified Chemicals2.67%
Commodity Chemicals-6.60%
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
AFE AECIR115.893.0%
+R355.6m		17.8%PE32.4x

Latest News

AFE
R115.89
AECI
7D
3.0%
1Y
17.8%