Megacaps most expensive in chemical sector

Within the chemical sector we see a low diversification of the 12-months returns. Since October last year the sector is around 7 percent lower. Among the winners we find aXichem AB (publ), TyraTech and Soda Sanayii AS. Relatively big losses were for Magnegas Applied Technology Solutions, Itaconix and Haydale Graphene Industries.

Core figures chemical sector

The megacaps in this sector are the winners. Among the less performing we see mostly the microcaps.

Lowest PE-ratios chemical sector

Regarding the price/earings-ratios we see a diversified palette. The megacaps are with the price/earnings-ratio of 21 the most expensive. The microcaps are the cheapest and trade at -6 times the earnings per share. Zotefoams, Treatt and Croda International are the stocks with the highest ratios. Stocks with the lowest ratios are Valhi, Venator Materials and Advanced Emissions Solutions.

Highest dividend yields chemical sector

The sector's average dividend yield is with 2 percent relatively high. Stocks with now high dividend yields are Cinkarna Celje dd, Ciech SA and Advanced Emissions Solutions.

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