Chemtrade Logistics (TSE:CHE.UN)
TSX:CHE.UN
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Chemtrade Logistics
(TSX:CHE.UN)
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Rating:66Neutral
Price Target:
C$17.00
▲(1.31% Upside)
Action:DowngradedDate:02/27/26
The score is driven primarily by improved operating performance and steady cash generation, tempered by materially higher leverage. Technical signals are neutral-to-mixed, while reasonable valuation and a solid dividend support the mid-60s overall; earnings call messaging was positive on longer-term initiatives but highlighted meaningful near-term pricing and turnaround headwinds.
Positive Factors
Operating Cash Generation
Consistent, multi-year operating cash generation provides durable financial flexibility: it funds sustaining capex, supports the dividend, and creates capacity to pay down debt or fund growth projects. Reliable cash flow cushions earnings cyclicality and supports long-term capital allocation.
Negative Factors
Elevated Leverage
A materially more levered balance sheet increases sensitivity to profit swings and reduces financial flexibility. Higher leverage raises interest and refinancing risk, constrains ability to opportunistically invest or return capital, and lengthens recovery time after industry downturns.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Operating Cash Generation
Consistent, multi-year operating cash generation provides durable financial flexibility: it funds sustaining capex, supports the dividend, and creates capacity to pay down debt or fund growth projects. Reliable cash flow cushions earnings cyclicality and supports long-term capital allocation.
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Chemtrade Logistics (CHE.UN) vs. iShares MSCI Canada ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
C$1.91B
Dividend Yield4.73%
Average Volume (3M)237.16K
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.0
Beta (1Y)0.89
Revenue Growth10.20%
EPS Growth-11.22%
CountryCA
Employees1,474
SectorBasic Materials
Sector Strength58
IndustryChemicals
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.34
Shares Outstanding111,842,190
10 Day Avg. Volume226,508
30 Day Avg. Volume237,163
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.86
Price to Book (P/B)2.17
Price to Sales (P/S)0.84
P/FCF Ratio9.44
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
C$18.50Price Target Upside10.25% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)1.37
Revenue Forecast (FY)C$2.15B
Chemtrade Logistics Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund offers industrial chemicals and services in Canada, the United States, and South America. It operates through Sulphur Products & Performance chemicals (SPPC), Water Solutions & Specialty Chemicals (WSSC), and Electr...
How the Company Makes Money
Chemtrade generates revenue through the production and sale of a diverse range of industrial chemicals and specialty products. Its primary revenue streams come from the sale of chemicals used in various applications, including water treatment, min...
Chemtrade Logistics Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Feb 25, 2026
(Q4-2025)
| % Change Since: |
Next Earnings Date:May 19, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call conveyed a generally positive operational narrative — 2025 was a record year with clear improvements in Regen acid reliability, progress on Cairo and Tulsa facility qualifications, and enhanced reporting transparency with the water chemicals segment split. Near-term challenges were highlighted, including sulphur-driven margin percentage pressure, temporary softness in caustic spot prices, heavier 2026 turnarounds (including a Q2 North impact), and a one-time reporting delay tied to the Polytec acquisition. Management expects many headwinds to normalize or recover in the second half of 2026, and sustaining/growth CapEx frameworks were clarified for modeling.Positive Updates
Record 2025 Performance
Company reported 2025 as a record year for Chemtrade, with management thanking employees for strong results and signalling overall strong full-year performance.
Negative Updates
Sulphur Cost Spike and Margin Pressure
Significant sulphur cost escalation in 2025 pressured SWC segment margins (margin percentage reduced even as management sought to protect EBITDA); management noted margin percentage tends to fall when raw material costs spike.
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Q4-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
Record 2025 Performance
Company reported 2025 as a record year for Chemtrade, with management thanking employees for strong results and signalling overall strong full-year performance.
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Company Guidance
Management's 2026 guidance emphasized several quantified assumptions: caustic soda pricing was assumed around US$450 (Q1 spot was weaker but a rebound is expected in H2), the SWC segment referenced a 2025 EBITDA margin of about 23% (with margins under pressure from elevated sulphur costs), growth CapEx was discussed in the roughly $35–$55 million range (management clarified the $35–$50M discussed excludes any North Vancouver rezoning spend), sustenance CapEx is typically $120–$130 million, LTIP expense guidance is $22–$28 million (with 2025 at the higher end), and seasonal/operational dynamics point to Q2–Q3 as the strongest quarters (Q1 and Q4 weakest) alongside heavier SWC turnarounds in 2026 and a planned Cairo sales ramp in the second half.Chemtrade Logistics Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
72
Positive
Balance Sheet
56
Neutral
Cash Flow
70
Positive
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 2.00B | 1.79B | 1.85B | 1.81B | 1.37B |
| Gross Profit | 460.09M | 430.55M | 420.65M | 353.90M | -3.85M |
| EBITDA | 523.56M | 417.42M | 562.33M | 448.99M | 92.91M |
| Net Income | 139.39M | 126.91M | 249.32M | 109.11M | -235.21M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 2.53B | 2.28B | 2.11B | 2.16B | 2.05B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 27.42M | 25.50M | 21.52M | 72.57M | 13.91M |
| Total Debt | 1.33B | 899.26M | 863.95M | 1.04B | 1.19B |
| Total Liabilities | 1.76B | 1.47B | 1.40B | 1.59B | 1.67B |
| Stockholders Equity | 775.11M | 818.36M | 707.14M | 566.21M | 379.85M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 178.48M | 162.00M | 235.07M | 253.75M | 132.90M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 355.07M | 347.80M | 401.46M | 369.19M | 219.04M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -428.57M | -185.80M | -118.46M | -108.88M | 96.53M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 76.01M | -159.30M | -333.53M | -203.00M | -314.12M |
Chemtrade Logistics Technical Analysis
Positive
16.78
Price Trends
15.72
Positive
15.05
Positive
13.61
Positive
Market Momentum
0.38
Negative
66.37
Neutral
82.34
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For TSE:CHE.UN, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 16.78 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 15.94, above the 50-day MA of 15.72, and above the 200-day MA of 13.61, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 0.38 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 66.37 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 82.34 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for TSE:CHE.UN.
Chemtrade Logistics Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
70 Outperform | C$732.20M | 3.48 | 24.00% | ― | 20.52% | 1196.33% | |
66 Neutral | C$1.91B | 11.01 | 18.28% | 4.73% | 10.20% | -11.22% | |
63 Neutral | C$6.19B | 35.38 | 3.23% | 1.87% | -0.65% | 46.15% | |
61 Neutral | $10.43B | 7.12 | -0.05% | 2.87% | 2.86% | -36.73% |
* Basic Materials Sector Average
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