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| 26.05.26 11:30:00 |
Spezialchemikalien-Markt: Wachstum und Trends |
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Der Spezialchemikalien-Markt ist ein wichtiger Teil der Chemieindustrie. Laut einer neuen Studie wird der Markt in den nächsten Jahren um 5% wachsen. Die Haupttreiber des Wachstums sind die steigende Nachfrage nach speziellen Chemikalien für die Automobil- und Luftfahrtindustrie sowie die zunehmende Bedeutung von Umweltschutz und Nachhaltigkeit. Die Studie gibt auch einen Überblick über die wichtigsten Spieler auf dem Markt, einschließlich Lanxess AG, Arkema S.A. und BASF SE. |
| 06.05.26 12:30:00 |
EPDM-Kautschuk-Markt: Analyse, Trends und Prognosen |
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Der EPDM-Kautschuk-Markt wird von verschiedenen Faktoren beeinflusst, darunter die zunehmende Nachfrage nach hochwertigen Kautschukprodukten in der Automobil- und Bauindustrie. Die Marktdynamik wird durch den Wettbewerb zwischen führenden Herstellern wie Kraton Corporation, Lanxess AG und Dow Inc. geprägt. Der Bericht bietet eine umfassende Analyse des globalen EPDM-Kautschuk-Marktes, einschließlich der wichtigsten Trends, Herausforderungen und Chancen. Die Studie enthält auch Prognosen für die Zukunft des Marktes sowie Empfehlungen für Investoren und Unternehmen. |
| 29.04.26 01:12:33 |
Assessing LANXESS (XTRA:LXS) Valuation After Mixed Returns And Weak Longer Term Momentum |
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With no specific news event driving the move, LANXESS (XTRA:LXS) is drawing attention after a mixed return profile, with modest gains in the month and past 3 months alongside weaker longer term performance.
See our latest analysis for LANXESS.
LANXESS’s recent share price moves have been relatively muted, with the latest close at €18.0 and a 30 day share price return of 1.93%, while the 1 year total shareholder return reflects a 32.02% decline, indicating momentum has been weak over a longer horizon.
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So with LANXESS trading close to analyst targets yet flagged with a high estimated intrinsic discount, should you see current levels as a potential mispricing or assume the market is already factoring in the company’s future growth?
Most Popular Narrative: 1% Overvalued
The most widely followed narrative puts LANXESS’s fair value at €17.91, slightly below the last close at €18.0, framing the shares as close to fully priced.
Ongoing portfolio and network optimization, digitalization efforts (including use of AI for efficiency gains), and an enhanced focus on cost containment are expected to deliver further operating leverage, thus improving free cash flow and ROIC even before market conditions materially improve.
Read the complete narrative.
Curious what sits behind that small valuation gap? Revenue growth assumptions, margin repair, and a future profit multiple all pull in different directions. The full narrative shows how they fit together.
Result: Fair Value of €17.91 (OVERVALUED)
Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts.
However, higher energy costs and pressure from lower cost competitors could squeeze margins further and challenge the earnings assumptions behind that modest 1% overvaluation view.
Find out about the key risks to this LANXESS narrative.
Another Angle on Value: Sales Multiple Paints a Cheaper Picture
That 1% overvaluation call sits awkwardly next to how the market is pricing LANXESS against its sales. The shares trade on a P/S ratio of 0.3x, versus 1x for the wider European chemicals group and a 1.4x peer average, while the fair ratio sits at 0.4x.
If sentiment shifted closer to that fair ratio, it would imply the market is currently attaching a lower value to each euro of LANXESS revenue than it does for many competitors. This could signal either caution on quality of earnings or a potential opportunity if you think the gap closes over time.
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| 10.04.26 09:41:00 |
Zinc Oxide Market Analysis Report (2026 Edition) Featuring In-Depth Profiles of Key Players, Including EverZinc, Zochem, Grupa Boryszew, Lanxess, and |
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Zinc Oxide MarketZinc Oxide Market·GlobeNewswire Inc.
Dublin, April 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Zinc Oxide Market By Process, Grade, Application, and Region - Global Forecast to 2031" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
The zinc oxide market is anticipated to grow from USD 6.29 billion in 2026 to USD 8.17 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 5.3%. This expansion is fueled by increasing demand across various applications, including automotive rubber, ceramics, cosmetics & personal care, and pharmaceuticals.
Direct process anticipated to capture the second-largest segment during the forecast period
The direct (American) process is notable for its cost-effectiveness and suitability for bulk industrial processes, utilizing zinc-containing raw materials such as ores and secondary sources. While it offers ZnO with reduced purity, it's ideal for products like rubber and ceramics where high purity isn't crucial. Its capability to use recycled or lower-grade feedstock aligns well with cost optimization and sustainability trends, sustaining its relevance in the global ZnO market.
Treated zinc oxide expected to be the second-largest grade segment
Treated ZnO, offering enhanced functional characteristics at a lower cost than high-purity grades, finds extensive use in rubber, plastics, and finishes due to its dispersibility and agglomeration resistance. This balance of cost and performance drives demand in automotive and industrial sectors, maintaining its position as a key market segment.
Ceramics projected to be the second-largest application segment
Ceramics benefit significantly from ZnO, which improves both physical and aesthetic properties, aligning with the stable demand from construction and consumer goods markets. ZnO's role in ceramic glazes and enamels enhances product brightness, gloss, and thermal stability. The construction industry's demand for tiles and ceramics substantially boosts ZnO consumption, reaffirming ceramics as a crucial segment in the ZnO market.
Europe slated to be the second-largest market by value
Europe's robust industrial base, coupled with its automotive and high-value pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries, underpins its substantial ZnO demand. The automotive sector's established presence ensures sustained ZnO use in tire production, while growing electrification trends are likely to increase material needs. Europe's construction sector, driven by renovation and sustainability projects, further supports ZnO consumption in paints and ceramics. The region's emphasis on quality and specialty applications, especially in high-purity ZnO areas like pharmaceuticals, secures its ongoing market prominence.
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Research Coverage
This report categorizes the zinc oxide market by process, grade, application, and region, detailing growth drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities. It includes a competitive analysis of market players with insights into their strategies, partnerships, and innovations. Key players such as EverZinc, Zochem LLC, Grupa Boryszew, Lanxess, JG Chemicals Limited, Akrochem Corporation, Pan-Continental Chemical Co., Ltd., RUBAMIN, GRILLO-Werke AG, Zhiyi Zinc Industry Group, and Grupo PROMAX are included in the analysis.
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Report Attribute Details No. of Pages 300 Forecast Period 2026 - 2031 Estimated Market Value (USD) in 2026 $6.29 Billion Forecasted Market Value (USD) by 2031 $8.17 Billion Compound Annual Growth Rate 5.3% Regions Covered Global
Market Dynamics
Drivers
Growth in Automotive Production and Demand for Tires Increasing Demand from Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Restraints
Raw Material Price Volatility Stringent Environmental Regulatory Frameworks Opportunities
Rapid Industrialization and Infrastructure Development Nanotechnology Adoption Challenges
Supply Chain Dependency on Zinc Mining and Refining Health Concerns Related to Zinc Oxide Fumes and Heavy Metal Exposure Case Studies
Rubamin - Zynk (Worker Safety Innovation) Grillo-Werke AG - Eco Zinc (Low-Carbon Zinc Solution) Rubamin - Zynk for Desulfurization Catalysts
Company Profiles
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Business Overview Products/Solutions/Services Offered Recent Developments Analyst's View Zochem LLC
Business Overview Products/Solutions/Services Offered Recent Developments Analyst's View Grupa Boryszew
Business Overview Products/Solutions/Services Offered Analyst's View Lanxess
Business Overview Products/Solutions/Services Offered Analyst's View Jg Chemicals Limited
Business Overview Products/Solutions/Services Offered Recent Developments Analyst's View Akrochem Corporation
Business Overview Products/Solutions/Services Offered Recent Developments Analyst's View Pan-Continental Chemical Co. Ltd.
Business Overview Products/Solutions/Services Offered Analyst's View Rubamin
Business Overview Products/Solutions/Services Offered Analyst's View Grillo-Werke AG
Business Overview Products/Solutions/Services Offered Recent Developments Analyst's View Zhiyi Zinc Industry Group
Business Overview Products/Solutions/Services Offered Recent Developments Analyst's View Grupo Promax
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| 25.03.26 21:01:00 |
Basic Materials Roundup: Market Talk |
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Find insight on Lanxess, industrial metals prices, gold, fertilizer prices and more in the latest Market Talks covering Basic Materials.
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| 19.03.26 19:01:48 |
Lanxess AG (LNXSF) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Strategic Moves Amidst Market Challenges |
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This article first appeared on GuruFocus.
Liquidity Position: Approximately EUR0.5 billion on the balance sheet. Undrawn Revolver: EUR800 million of liquidity available. Headcount Reduction: Planned reduction of 550 employees. EBITDA Guidance: Range between EUR450 million and EUR550 million. Structural Savings Program (FORWARD): EUR100 million reduction in administration costs by end of 2025.
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Release Date: March 19, 2026
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
Positive Points
Lanxess AG (LNXSF) has a strong financial platform with fixed coupon bonds and no financial covenants, ensuring stable external bond financing costs. The company maintains a robust liquidity position with approximately EUR0.5 billion on the balance sheet and an undrawn EUR800 million revolver. Lanxess AG (LNXSF) has implemented strategic energy hedging to mitigate the impact of rising gas and energy prices. The FORWARD program, aimed at structural savings, is on track, with a headcount reduction of 550 planned, leveraging demographic changes. The company has restructured its portfolio, exiting less profitable polymer businesses, which positions it well for future growth.
Negative Points
Lanxess AG (LNXSF) faces geopolitical uncertainties, particularly in the Middle East, which could impact energy prices and supply chains. The company experienced a low utilization rate in Q4, affecting profitability despite cost-saving measures. There is ongoing pricing pressure from Chinese overcapacities, leading to price erosion in the market. The company anticipates a soft start to the year with no significant operational improvement in Q1 compared to Q4. Lanxess AG (LNXSF) has been downgraded by Moody's, which could affect future financing costs and market perception.
Q & A Highlights
Q: Could you provide some color on the profit development of Envalior and clarify how it is accounted for in the P&L? Also, what is your assessment of the Chinese government's position on the high overcapacities in the chemical industry? A: Envalior is considered in our P&L as an equity investment, with the net income shown at our 40.94% stake. The performance has been better, with our equity line ahead by EUR20 million compared to the previous year. Regarding China, the government is aware of the overcapacities and is likely to consolidate the industry over several years. (Matthias Zachert, CEO; Oliver Stratmann, CFO)
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Q: You mentioned the utilization rate was exceptionally low. Can you explain the discrepancy between the utilization rate and EBITDA levels? Also, regarding the EUR500 million bond expiring in October 2025, is refinancing secured? A: The full-year utilization rate was 65%, but Q4 was exceptionally low. For the bond, there is no refinancing risk as we have liquidity and committed credit facilities totaling EUR1.35 billion. Interest rates will be higher than the previous average of 1%. (Oliver Stratmann, CFO)
Q: The FORWARD plan delivered EUR100 million in cost savings, but it's not apparent in the bottom line. How will the next wave of cost savings impact profitability? Also, given low profitability, will the company generate free cash flow? A: FORWARD improved profitability from EUR500 million to EUR600 million, but macroeconomic factors and portfolio adjustments affected results. We have ample liquidity, and no customers have expressed concerns about our financial health. Capital raising is not on the agenda. (Matthias Zachert, CEO; Oliver Stratmann, CFO)
Q: Do you see an opportunity to increase market share in some businesses where you're the last man standing? How material could this be for 2026 results? A: In some areas, like Advanced Industrial Intermediates, we are the largest player in Europe. As smaller competitors exit, we could become the sole producer, potentially increasing market share. However, this varies by business unit. (Matthias Zachert, CEO)
Q: Regarding your guidance for 2026 EBITDA of EUR450 million to EUR550 million, what assumptions are made to reach the top end of the range? How do energy costs and Middle East disruptions factor in? A: The key driver is volume. If volumes exceed expectations, we could reach the upper end of the range. The impact of the Middle East conflict is uncertain, and we are cautious about making predictions. (Oliver Stratmann, CFO)
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
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| 19.03.26 12:40:31 |
Lanxess raises chemical prices to counter effects of Iran war |
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By Ozan Ergenay
March 19 (Reuters) - Lanxess said it was raising chemical prices to counter the effects of the Middle East conflict, after the speciality chemicals maker reported annual results and announced job cuts earlier on Thursday.
The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, continuing into its third week, has pushed up prices in the chemicals sector and disrupted markets, sparking fears that the widening conflict will create an oil price shock, raise inflation and dampen consumer demand.
Chemical companies have been hit particularly hard, as many raw materials for the industry are produced in the Middle East.
Lanxess CEO Matthias Zachert told reporters that the prices the company pays for energy and materials had been going up since the war started.
"We have to do something about it and pass on these price increases, so that we do not have to foot the bill," Zachert said.
"If you have a look at the situation, our competitors are doing the same thing, but we started early in order to counteract as early as possible."
Some other chemicals companies, including Brenntag , Wacker Chemie and BASF , have also started raising prices due to surging energy costs.
If the Middle East conflict continues, the chemical industry will see a further and lasting increase in product prices, Zachert said.
In a separate statement on Thursday, German chemicals association VCI said the war significantly increased the risks to the global economy, particularly due to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
"Consequently, strong price increases are expected, especially for products where the region plays a central role in the global trade," the industry lobby said.
(Reporting by Ozan Ergenay in Gdansk, editing by Milla Nissi-Prussak)
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| 19.03.26 10:15:00 |
Germany’s Lanxess Shares Slip as Hopes for Chemicals Revival Prove Muted |
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Weak demand across its customer base weighed on sales volumes and competition from Asian rivals forced it to lower some prices.
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| 09.11.25 08:04:55 |
Umsatz daneben: LANXESS Aktiengesellschaft – Analysten revidieren ihre Prognosen. |
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**Zusammenfassung:**
Die Aktie von LANXESS Aktiengesellschaft (LXS) ist in dieser Woche um 17 % eingebrochen, nachdem das Unternehmen einen enttäuschenden dritten Quartalsergebnis vorgelegt hat. Die Umsatzerlöse blieben hinter den Analysterwartungen um 6,2 % zurück, was zu einem statischen Verlust von 0,89 Euro pro Aktie führte – eine deutliche Abweichung von den erwarteten Gewinnen.
Trotz einer stabilen Umsatzprognose von 5,9 Milliarden Euro für 2026 (die von den 14 Analysten, die das Unternehmen überwachen, beibehalten wird), haben die Analysten ihre Erwartungen hinsichtlich des Verlusts pro Aktie erhöht und einen Rückgang um 68 % auf 0,90 Euro prognostiziert. Diese Verschiebung der Perspektive hat zu einer leicht angepassten Konsens-Kursziel von 23,62 Euro geführt.
Dennoch zeigt die Analyse erhebliche Divergenzen unter den Analysten. Einer bullischen Analysten hat ein deutlich höheres Kursziel von 34,00 Euro, während die pessimistischsten Prognosen bei 17,00 Euro liegen. Diese breite Bandbreite unterstreicht unterschiedliche Ansichten über das Potenzial des Unternehmens.
Vor allem betont der Bericht eine sich verlangsamende Wachstumsdynamik für LANXESS. Analysten prognostizieren nun eine Verlangsamung des Umsatzwachstums auf 0,2 % pro Jahr bis zum Ende 2026, im Gegensatz zu dem historischen Durchschnitt von 0,4 % in den letzten fünf Jahren. Darüber hinaus wird die Branche insgesamt ein Umsatzwachstum von 2,6 % pro Jahr erwartet – was darauf hindeutet, dass LANXESS seine Konkurrenten hinter sich lässt.
Der Fazit ist eine Prognose erhöhter Verluste für LANXESS im kommenden Jahr, was Bedenken aufwirft. Obwohl die Umsatzprognose konstant bleibt, deuten die verstärkten Verlustprognosen auf zugrunde liegende Herausforderungen hin. Die Kursziele der Analysten von 23,62 Euro spiegeln einen Glauben wider, dass das Geschäft den Erwartungen entspricht *trotz* dieser erhöhten Verlustprognose.
Die langfristige Perspektive ist eine Schlüsselfaktoren bei der Bewertung. Die Analysten liefern Prognosen, die bis 2027 reichen, und eine tiefere Analyse offenbart ein kontinuierliches Bild von langsamerem Wachstum und potenziellen finanziellen Schwierigkeiten. Der Bericht unterstreicht die Bedeutung der Bewertung der langfristigen strategischen Ausrichtung, nicht nur kurzfristiger Gewinnberichte.
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| 06.11.25 19:01:40 |
"Bei der Lanxess AG (LNXSF) Telefonkonferenz für das Q3 2025 werden wir uns mit den Herausforderungen und der strategi |
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**Zusammenfassung (ca. 500 Wörter)**
Dieser Bericht analysiert die jüngste finanzielle Leistung von Lanxess AG (LNXSF) unter Berücksichtigung des Earnings-Call-Transkripts, das am 6. November 2025 veröffentlicht wurde. Das Unternehmen navigiert in einem herausfordernden Umfeld im europäischen Chemie-Sektor, das durch sinkende EBITDA und zunehmenden Wettbewerbsdruck, insbesondere von Asien, gekennzeichnet ist.
**Wichtige negative Entwicklungen:**
* **Deutlicher EBITDA-Rückgang:** Lanxess verzeichnete einen erheblichen Rückgang des EBITDA um 225 Millionen EUR im Vergleich zum Vorjahr, der hauptsächlich auf Volumenrückgänge aufgrund von Wettbewerbsdruck und niedriger Auslastung beruht. Die Auslastungsrate der Anlagen liegt nun bei etwa 67 %, was erhebliche Leerlaufkapazitäten anzeigt.
* **Wettbewerbsdruck:** Der größte Herausforderung ist der intensive Wettbewerb, insbesondere von asiatischen Produzenten, vor allem aus China, im Bereich der Zwischenprodukte. Dies wirkt sich negativ auf die Mengen und die Rentabilität aus.
* **Guidance-Anpassung:** Angesichts dieser Faktoren hat Lanxess seine Guidance auf das untere Ende der zuvor genannten Spanne von 520 bis 580 Millionen EUR angepasst.
* **Niedrige Auslastung:** Dies ist ein kritischer Indikator, der Ineffizienzen anzeigt und die Fähigkeit des Unternehmens beeinträchtigt, die gewünschten Gewinnmargen zu erreichen.
**Positive Entwicklungen und Strategien:**
* **Arbeitskapitalmanagement und Kostenreduzierung:** Lanxess setzt auf effektives Arbeitskapitalmanagement, insbesondere bei der Forderungseinholung, sowie ein Kostenreduktionsprogramm von 100 Millionen EUR. Dies beinhaltet die Rationalisierung von Verwaltungsprozessen und ein Stellenstillstand.
* **Forward-Programm und Anlagenstilllegungen:** Das "Forward-Programm" des Unternehmens beinhaltet Anlagenstilllegungen und Produktoptimierungen, die die Produktionseffizienz verbessern.
* **Vorteile durch Anti-Dumping-Entscheidungen:** Entscheidungen zugunsten von Anti-Dumping-Maßnahmen für seine hochleistungsfähigen Zwischenprodukte und Polymeradditive haben sich positiv auf das EBITDA ausgewirkt.
* **Take-or-Pay-Verträge für Saltigo:** Langfristige Take-or-Pay-Verträge im Rahmen von Saltigo bieten Schutz vor Schwankungen der Volumina.
* **Europäischer Wettbewerbslandschaft:** Die erwartete Außerbetriebnahme schwächerer Wettbewerberkapazitäten bietet Lanxess als Volumes zurückkehren, einen potenziellen Vorteil.
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