Clariant CLN.SW
SwitzerlandBasic Materials · Specialty ChemicalsSIX Swiss Exchange · CHF
10.54 CHF (+2.1%)
16 analysts
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Clariant is a specialty chemicals company that develops and sells chemical products and solutions for the care, natural resources, and additives sectors, with a business model focused on innovation and sustainability.
Listed on SIX Swiss Exchange · Symbol CLN.SW · SWX: CLN · Currency CHF
Key points
from its scores- ✓Good share-price trend9.1
- ✓Favourable backdrop7.9
- ✕Little or no dividend3.3
- ✕Little competitive advantage4.0
- !Somewhat demanding valuation5.0
AI analysis
bottom line, main risk, context and newsValuation is reasonable and momentum is strong, but business quality (negative ROE) and dividend sustainability (payout >120%) limit the appeal. Wait for an improvement in cash generation and profitability before increasing the position.
Clariant presents an attractive valuation (forward P/E 11.81, FCF yield 6.31%) and strong momentum (9.06), but its financial health is moderate (Net Debt/EBITDA 2.64) and its return on equity is poor (ROE -0.01%). The 162.50% earnings growth may not be sustainable given the cyclical context and the -6.10% revenue decline.
The main risk is dividend sustainability, given a payout of 123.53% and negative revenue growth (-6.10%), which could lead to a cut if cash generation does not improve.
Context and risks
Clariant is a specialty chemicals company based in Switzerland, a country with solid governance but with a moderate reference regulatory risk. Its chemicals business is subject to environmental and safety regulations in multiple jurisdictions, adding compliance risk and potential adaptation costs.
Is Clariant stock cheap or expensive?
at the analysis dateOn EV / EBITDA, it trades in line with the Basic Materials median (within 15%).
| Multiple | Company | Sector | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| EV / EBITDA | 8.9 | 10.0 | −10% |
| Price / book | 1.7 | 2.3 | −25% |
| Price / sales | 0.9 | 2.2 | −59% |
Sector: median of the 141 Basic Materials companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.
Valuation score: 5.0 out of 10 (median for Basic Materials: 5.8).
Average analyst target: 10.54 CHF, +2.1% versus the price.
Classic formulas with standard assumptions (5.0% growth, 8-9% discount rate). Indicative only: they change a lot with the assumptions and are not a recommendation.
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Score by category
0 to 10 · hover overtap each one to see what it measuresKey metrics
at the analysis date · compared with the Basic Materials medianValuation
- Forward P/E
- 11.8
- EV / EBITDA
- 8.9
- Price / book
- 1.7
- Price / sales
- 0.9
- PEG
- 0.73
- Market cap
- 3.4B CHF
- Enterprise value
- 5.1B CHF
Profitability
- ROE
- −0.0%
- ROA
- 3.8%
- ROIC (approx.)
- 9.6%
- Gross margin
- 31.0%
- Operating margin
- 10.5%
- Net margin
- −0.8%
- Free cash flow
- 214.5M CHF
- FCF yield
- 6.3%
- Cash conversion
- 38%
Solvency
- Total debt
- 2.1B CHF
- Net debt
- 1.5B CHF
- Cash
- 634.4M CHF
- EBITDA
- 564.9M CHF
- Net debt / EBITDA
- 2.64
- Debt / equity
- 97.69
- Current ratio
- 1.77
- Quick ratio
- 0.95
Growth
- Revenue growth
- −6.1%
- Earnings growth
- +162.5%
- EPS (TTM)
- −0.10 CHF
- EPS (forward)
- 0.87 CHF
Dividend
- Dividend yield
- 4.1%
- Payout
- 123.5%
Risk and market
- Beta
- 0.48
- Analyst consensus
- Buy (16)
- Target price
- 10.54 CHF
- 52-week range
- 6.55 – 11.04
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Is Clariant stock cheap or expensive?
On EV / EBITDA, it trades in line with the Basic Materials median (within 15%). Valuation score: 5.0 out of 10 (median for Basic Materials: 5.8). Average analyst target: 10.54 CHF, +2.1% versus the price. This is not investment advice.
What score does Clariant get on MeridIAn Screener?
It scores 5.5 out of 10, rank 1,391 of 2,130 (better than 32% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Momentum (9.1) and its weakest, Dividend (3.3). Analysis of 08/10/2026.
How much is Clariant worth on the stock market?
Its market capitalisation is 3.4B CHF and its enterprise value, debt included, is 5.1B CHF.
How much debt does Clariant have?
Its net debt (debt minus cash) is 1.5B CHF. That is 2.64 times its EBITDA; the Basic Materials median is 1.41.
Does Clariant pay a dividend?
Yes: its dividend yield is 4.07% and it pays out 124% of its earnings.
How has Clariant stock performed over the last year?
It has risen 55.1% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 6.55 and 11.04 CHF. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
What do analysts think of Clariant?
16 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “Buy” and their average target is 10.54 CHF (+2.1% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.