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U.S. Commodity Chemicals Industry Analysis

UpdatedNov 14, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies38
  • 7D1.5%
  • 3M-14.1%
  • 1Y-47.2%
  • YTDn/a

The Commodity Chemicals industry is up 1.5% in the last week, with LyondellBasell Industries up 5.9%. In the past year, the industry is down 47%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 73% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Commodity Chemicals Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 18 Nov 2025US$52.3bUS$115.2b-US$4,000,678,762.0024.5x-13.1x0.5x
Thu, 16 Oct 2025US$57.6bUS$117.4b-US$1,304,913,762.0020.2x-44.1x0.5x
Sat, 13 Sep 2025US$65.6bUS$117.5b-US$1,350,767,977.0018x-48.6x0.6x
Mon, 11 Aug 2025US$57.6bUS$117.5b-US$1,388,674,504.0015.1x-41.4x0.5x
Wed, 09 Jul 2025US$66.4bUS$119.7bUS$1.5b21.8x45.4x0.6x
Fri, 06 Jun 2025US$63.2bUS$119.7bUS$1.5b19x43.3x0.5x
Sun, 04 May 2025US$66.2bUS$119.9bUS$1.8b15.2x36.2x0.6x
Tue, 01 Apr 2025US$75.7bUS$121.0bUS$3.4b14.3x22.6x0.6x
Thu, 27 Feb 2025US$85.0bUS$121.0bUS$3.4b16.4x24.8x0.7x
Sat, 25 Jan 2025US$89.6bUS$121.7bUS$3.7b15.5x24x0.7x
Mon, 23 Dec 2024US$87.1bUS$121.7bUS$3.7b13.4x23.4x0.7x
Wed, 20 Nov 2024US$97.7bUS$121.7bUS$3.7b15.5x26.2x0.8x
Fri, 18 Oct 2024US$110.2bUS$121.6bUS$4.0b14x27.3x0.9x
Sun, 15 Sep 2024US$106.1bUS$121.6bUS$4.1b13.9x25.7x0.9x
Tue, 13 Aug 2024US$108.6bUS$121.6bUS$4.1b15.5x26.2x0.9x
Thu, 11 Jul 2024US$106.3bUS$121.8bUS$3.7b14.5x29x0.9x
Sat, 08 Jun 2024US$114.1bUS$121.8bUS$3.7b15.2x31.2x0.9x
Mon, 06 May 2024US$115.6bUS$121.8bUS$3.7b14.8x30.9x0.9x
Wed, 03 Apr 2024US$118.3bUS$123.9bUS$3.6b13.4x33.1x1x
Fri, 01 Mar 2024US$110.4bUS$123.8bUS$3.5b13.4x31.6x0.9x
Sun, 28 Jan 2024US$109.5bUS$126.3bUS$4.3b11.8x25.6x0.9x
Tue, 26 Dec 2023US$111.7bUS$128.4bUS$5.2b10.9x21.4x0.9x
Thu, 23 Nov 2023US$105.8bUS$128.5bUS$5.2b9.5x20.2x0.8x
Sat, 21 Oct 2023US$99.3bUS$135.8bUS$6.2b9.1x16x0.7x
Mon, 18 Sep 2023US$108.7bUS$135.8bUS$6.2b9.7x17.5x0.8x
Wed, 16 Aug 2023US$109.4bUS$135.8bUS$6.2b9.7x17.6x0.8x
Fri, 14 Jul 2023US$110.3bUS$151.8bUS$9.5b8.8x11.6x0.7x
Sun, 11 Jun 2023US$103.6bUS$151.8bUS$9.5b8x10.9x0.7x
Tue, 09 May 2023US$107.0bUS$151.6bUS$9.5b7.9x11.3x0.7x
Thu, 06 Apr 2023US$115.4bUS$161.4bUS$12.7b8x9.1x0.7x
Sat, 04 Mar 2023US$123.2bUS$161.5bUS$12.8b8.4x9.6x0.8x
Mon, 30 Jan 2023US$122.9bUS$165.4bUS$14.1b9.1x8.7x0.7x
Wed, 28 Dec 2022US$106.8bUS$168.3bUS$15.3b7.6x7x0.6x
Fri, 25 Nov 2022US$110.1bUS$168.3bUS$15.3b8.1x7.2x0.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

7.2x


Total Market Cap: US$110.1bTotal Earnings: US$15.3bTotal Revenue: US$168.3bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Commodity Chemicals Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 22.4x202320242025
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the American Commodity Chemicals industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.74x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • Total earnings for the Commodity Chemicals industry have declined over the last three years, with the industry now making a loss overall.
  • Revenues have also declined 12% per year, which is driving profits down.

Industry Comparison

How does U.S. Commodity Chemicals compare with similar industries?

US Market-0.39%
Materials0.78%
Chemicals0.83%
Commodity Chemicals1.53%
Diversified Chemicals8.53%
Fertilizers and Agricultural Chemicals2.15%
Specialty Chemicals0.64%
Industrial Gases0.49%
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
LYB LyondellBasell IndustriesUS$43.561.8%
+US$254.3m		-47.6%PS0.4x
KOP Koppers HoldingsUS$27.860.6%
+US$3.1m		-28.0%PE33.9x

Latest News

CBT
US$59.45
Cabot
7D
-2.7%
1Y
-45.4%
MATV
US$12.12
Mativ Holdings
7D
-3.0%
1Y
-2.5%
ASIX
US$14.42
AdvanSix
7D
-11.3%
1Y
-51.5%

AdvanSix's (NYSE:ASIX) Shareholders May Want To Dig Deeper Than Statutory Profit

Nov 15
AdvanSix's (NYSE:ASIX) Shareholders May Want To Dig Deeper Than Statutory Profit
WLK
US$59.05
Westlake
7D
-9.4%
1Y
-53.5%
PCT
US$8.52
PureCycle Technologies
7D
-16.3%
1Y
-26.6%
KOP
US$27.86
Koppers Holdings
7D
0.6%
1Y
-28.0%

Koppers Holdings (NYSE:KOP) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.08

Nov 10
Koppers Holdings (NYSE:KOP) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.08
TROX
US$3.12
Tronox Holdings
7D
-13.6%
1Y
-71.8%

TROX: Pricing Discipline And Export Duties Will Drive Outperformance Ahead

Tronox Holdings has seen its analyst price target increase modestly, rising by $0.37 to $4.63 per share. Analysts cite ongoing sector pricing discipline and production curtailments as factors supporting the company's outlook.
HWKN
US$126.55
Hawkins
7D
-1.3%
1Y
1.9%
LYB
US$43.56
LyondellBasell Industries
7D
1.8%
1Y
-47.6%

LYB: Future Profitability Will Benefit From Rebound in Catalyst Demand

The average analyst price target for LyondellBasell Industries has been reduced by $2 to $55. This change reflects more cautious expectations amid ongoing weakness in commodity markets and softer seasonal demand.
DOW
US$21.67
Dow
7D
-1.9%
1Y
-51.0%

DOW: Cost Efficiencies And Operating Rates Will Support Upside Despite Commodity Volatility

Analysts have raised their price target for Dow Inc. by approximately $0.71, reflecting improving revenue growth and cost efficiencies.