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South African (JSE) Specialty Chemicals Industry Analysis

UpdatedAug 18, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies1
  • 7D-5.2%
  • 3M-10.3%
  • 1Y-3.2%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Specialty Chemicals industry has dropped 5.2%, driven by declines from every company within the industry. Overall the industry is down 3.2% in 12 months. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 43% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 18 Aug 2026R11.0bR31.6bR386.0m28.5x28.5x0.3x
Thu, 16 Jul 2026R12.8bR32.2bR345.0m37.2x37.2x0.4x
Sat, 13 Jun 2026R12.9bR32.2bR345.0m37.5x37.5x0.4x
Mon, 11 May 2026R12.1bR32.2bR345.0m35.2x35.2x0.4x
Wed, 08 Apr 2026R11.8bR32.2bR377.0m31.4x31.4x0.4x
Fri, 06 Mar 2026R11.9bR32.2bR377.0m31.5x31.5x0.4x
Sun, 01 Feb 2026R10.0bR33.2bR411.0m24.4x24.4x0.3x
Tue, 30 Dec 2025R9.4bR33.2bR411.0m22.9x22.9x0.3x
Thu, 27 Nov 2025R9.4bR33.2bR411.0m23x23x0.3x
Sat, 25 Oct 2025R9.4bR33.2bR411.0m22.8x22.8x0.3x
Mon, 22 Sep 2025R10.9bR33.2bR411.0m26.5x26.5x0.3x
Wed, 20 Aug 2025R11.4bR33.2bR411.0m27.7x27.7x0.3x
Fri, 18 Jul 2025R10.9bR33.6bR277.0m39.4x39.4x0.3x
Sun, 15 Jun 2025R11.0bR33.6bR277.0m39.5x39.5x0.3x
Tue, 13 May 2025R10.8bR33.6bR277.0m38.8x38.8x0.3x
Thu, 10 Apr 2025R9.5bR33.6bR277.0m34.3x34.3x0.3x
Sat, 08 Mar 2025R10.2bR33.6bR277.0m36.7x36.7x0.3x
Mon, 03 Feb 2025R8.8bR36.7bR787.0m11.1x11.1x0.2x
Wed, 01 Jan 2025R9.2bR36.7bR787.0m11.7x11.7x0.3x
Fri, 29 Nov 2024R9.7bR36.7bR787.0m12.4x12.4x0.3x
Sun, 27 Oct 2024R10.2bR36.7bR787.0m13x13x0.3x
Tue, 24 Sep 2024R10.7bR36.7bR787.0m13.6x13.6x0.3x
Thu, 22 Aug 2024R11.2bR36.7bR787.0m14.3x14.3x0.3x
Sat, 20 Jul 2024R11.3bR37.5bR1.2b9.6x9.6x0.3x
Mon, 17 Jun 2024R10.2bR37.5bR1.2b8.7x8.7x0.3x
Wed, 15 May 2024R10.2bR37.5bR1.2b8.7x8.7x0.3x
Fri, 12 Apr 2024R9.7bR37.5bR1.2b8.2x8.2x0.3x
Sun, 10 Mar 2024R10.0bR37.5bR1.2b8.5x8.5x0.3x
Tue, 06 Feb 2024R10.5bR38.5bR955.0m11x11x0.3x
Thu, 04 Jan 2024R11.2bR38.5bR955.0m11.8x11.8x0.3x
Sat, 02 Dec 2023R11.3bR38.5bR955.0m11.8x11.8x0.3x
Mon, 30 Oct 2023R11.5bR38.5bR955.0m12.1x12.1x0.3x
Wed, 27 Sep 2023R11.9bR38.5bR955.0m12.5x12.5x0.3x
Fri, 25 Aug 2023R11.1bR38.5bR955.0m11.6x11.6x0.3x
Price to Earnings Ratio

11.6x


Total Market Cap: R11.1bTotal Earnings: R955.0mTotal Revenue: R38.5bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
South African Specialty Chemicals Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 21.3x202420252026
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 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 Specialty Chemicals compare with similar industries?

ZA Market-0.84%
Materials1.72%
Chemicals-1.06%
Specialty Chemicals-5.16%
Commodity Chemicals0%0
Diversified Chemicals-0.72%
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
No data available

Latest News

AFE
R104.08
AECI
7D
-5.4%
1Y
-3.4%