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U.S. Specialty Chemicals Industry Analysis

UpdatedNov 14, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies60
  • 7D0.6%
  • 3M-8.4%
  • 1Y-13.7%
  • YTDn/a

The Specialty Chemicals is pretty flat in the last 7 days, but Albemarle has stood out, gaining 11%. As for the longer term, the industry has declined 14% in the last year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 24% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 18 Nov 2025US$329.6bUS$156.0bUS$4.7b24.4x69.5x2.1x
Thu, 16 Oct 2025US$333.8bUS$150.9bUS$5.1b27.7x65.5x2.2x
Sat, 13 Sep 2025US$350.9bUS$150.8bUS$5.1b27.2x69x2.3x
Mon, 11 Aug 2025US$335.3bUS$151.0bUS$5.3b27.2x63.8x2.2x
Wed, 09 Jul 2025US$341.7bUS$152.8bUS$5.2b23.7x65.6x2.2x
Fri, 06 Jun 2025US$337.4bUS$154.6bUS$5.3b21.8x63.7x2.2x
Sun, 04 May 2025US$330.6bUS$155.1bUS$5.6b20.6x59.5x2.1x
Tue, 01 Apr 2025US$332.6bUS$155.7bUS$6.5b22.9x50.8x2.1x
Thu, 27 Feb 2025US$358.9bUS$155.3bUS$6.6b24.1x54.2x2.3x
Sat, 25 Jan 2025US$362.9bUS$158.3bUS$5.5b24.1x66.4x2.3x
Mon, 23 Dec 2024US$352.4bUS$158.3bUS$5.5b23x64.3x2.2x
Wed, 20 Nov 2024US$377.2bUS$159.0bUS$5.8b25.2x64.9x2.4x
Fri, 18 Oct 2024US$405.0bUS$161.9bUS$7.2b27.1x56.6x2.5x
Sun, 15 Sep 2024US$385.9bUS$164.1bUS$6.7b26.4x57.4x2.4x
Tue, 13 Aug 2024US$365.2bUS$164.8bUS$7.1b24.7x51.5x2.2x
Thu, 11 Jul 2024US$348.9bUS$159.1bUS$7.5b28x46.5x2.2x
Sat, 08 Jun 2024US$357.5bUS$156.5bUS$7.5b29x47.5x2.3x
Mon, 06 May 2024US$354.1bUS$157.1bUS$7.5b26.5x46.9x2.3x
Wed, 03 Apr 2024US$369.0bUS$158.6bUS$8.5b27.9x43.3x2.3x
Fri, 01 Mar 2024US$350.9bUS$158.6bUS$8.4b27.4x41.6x2.2x
Sun, 28 Jan 2024US$346.0bUS$165.6bUS$13.2b27.8x26.2x2.1x
Tue, 26 Dec 2023US$358.4bUS$164.6bUS$13.0b30x27.6x2.2x
Thu, 23 Nov 2023US$323.1bUS$164.9bUS$13.0b28.2x24.8x2x
Sat, 21 Oct 2023US$297.5bUS$165.4bUS$10.5b20.7x28.2x1.8x
Mon, 18 Sep 2023US$326.2bUS$165.4bUS$10.4b23.1x31.2x2x
Wed, 16 Aug 2023US$331.9bUS$165.4bUS$10.4b23.8x31.8x2x
Fri, 14 Jul 2023US$349.0bUS$165.0bUS$9.9b20.3x35.1x2.1x
Sun, 11 Jun 2023US$326.5bUS$165.3bUS$10.0b19.2x32.8x2x
Tue, 09 May 2023US$318.7bUS$165.2bUS$10.4b20.4x30.6x1.9x
Thu, 06 Apr 2023US$317.0bUS$161.9bUS$9.1b21x34.9x2x
Sat, 04 Mar 2023US$334.9bUS$162.3bUS$9.2b21.1x36.5x2.1x
Mon, 30 Jan 2023US$337.8bUS$165.9bUS$6.8b21.4x49.8x2x
Wed, 28 Dec 2022US$319.1bUS$165.4bUS$7.1b19.3x44.8x1.9x
Fri, 25 Nov 2022US$340.2bUS$165.4bUS$7.1b21.4x47.8x2.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

47.8x


Total Market Cap: US$340.2bTotal Earnings: US$7.1bTotal Revenue: US$165.4bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Specialty Chemicals Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 58.9x202320242025
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the American Specialty Chemicals industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 69.5x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 58.9x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 3.0x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 2.1x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry have declined 13% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues have remained mostly flat.
  • This means that although sales have remained flat, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased, which has decreased profits.

Industry Comparison

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

US Market-0.39%
Materials0.78%
Chemicals0.83%
Specialty Chemicals0.64%
Diversified Chemicals8.53%
Fertilizers and Agricultural Chemicals2.15%
Commodity Chemicals1.53%
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
SQM Sociedad Química y Minera de ChileUS$59.4714.6%
+US$2.2b		53.5%PE35.6x
ALB AlbemarleUS$117.7013.6%
+US$1.7b		13.1%PS2.8x
IFF International Flavors & FragrancesUS$65.133.7%
+US$601.8m		-24.8%PS1.5x
ALTO Alto IngredientsUS$1.9922.8%
+US$28.6m		43.2%PS0.2x
MTX Minerals TechnologiesUS$57.230.9%
+US$16.2m		-28.7%PS0.9x

Latest News

IFF
US$65.13
International Flavors & Fragrances
7D
3.7%
1Y
-24.8%

IFF: Future Sector Outperformance Will Be Driven By 2026 Growth Potential

Analysts have modestly adjusted their price targets for International Flavors & Fragrances, with a slight overall decrease reflecting mixed expectations for sector growth, macroeconomic headwinds, and shifting risk assessments. The consensus is moving lower by a few dollars per share.
DD
US$38.65
DuPont de Nemours
7D
-4.0%
1Y
-52.8%

DD: Future Share Buybacks Will Unlock Value Amid Uncertainty

Analysts have revised their price target for DuPont de Nemours sharply downward from $93.69 to $53.25, citing updated financial forecasts and increased market uncertainty. What's in the News DuPont unveiled Tyvek APX, a new disposable chemical garment fabric designed for increased comfort and breathability without compromising protection.
ALB
US$117.70
Albemarle
7D
13.6%
1Y
13.1%
ECL
US$255.46
Ecolab
7D
-1.2%
1Y
3.9%
CE
US$36.93
Celanese
7D
-10.6%
1Y
-49.4%

CE: Digital Services Rollout Will Drive Margin Improvement Despite Demand Challenges

Analysts have lowered their fair value estimate for Celanese from $53.69 to $52.38. They cite more conservative assumptions for future revenue growth, despite marginal improvements in profit margin projections.
SHW
US$326.81
Sherwin-Williams
7D
-4.6%
1Y
-12.9%

SHW: Market Rebound Will Drive an Upswing Following Recent Executive Changes

The analyst price target for Sherwin-Williams has increased modestly to approximately $386.52 from $378.43. Analysts cite a mixed outlook with incremental improvements in revenue growth expectations despite ongoing macroeconomic challenges.
ESI
US$24.94
Element Solutions
7D
-10.1%
1Y
-11.0%

ESI: Share Buyback Completion Will Drive Upward Repricing Potential

Analysts have raised their price target for Element Solutions from $30.10 to $32.10, citing improved revenue growth forecasts even though a slightly lower profit margin is expected. What's in the News Element Solutions completed the repurchase of 63,501,164 shares, accounting for 23.45% of its shares.
EMN
US$57.49
Eastman Chemical
7D
-6.6%
1Y
-44.7%
SQM
US$59.47
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile
7D
14.6%
1Y
53.5%

SQM: Future Performance Will Depend On Lithium Prices And Regulatory Headwinds

Analysts have modestly adjusted the consensus price target for Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile, increasing it by $0. This reflects a balanced view that recognizes the company's continued earnings potential amidst both favorable lithium market dynamics and persistent regulatory headwinds.
ALTO
US$1.99
Alto Ingredients
7D
22.8%
1Y
43.2%

Alto Ingredients, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALTO) Shares Fly 28% But Investors Aren't Buying For Growth

Nov 07
Alto Ingredients, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALTO) Shares Fly 28% But Investors Aren't Buying For Growth
SOLS
US$41.58
Solstice Advanced Materials
7D
-11.9%
1Y
n/a
RPM
US$103.97
RPM International
7D
-3.8%
1Y
-24.0%
MTX
US$57.23
Minerals Technologies
7D
0.9%
1Y
-28.7%

Minerals Technologies (NYSE:MTX) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year

Oct 28
Minerals Technologies (NYSE:MTX) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year
BCPC
US$155.53
Balchem
7D
0.2%
1Y
-12.2%