(SOLB) Solvay - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: BR • Country: Belgium • Currency: EUR • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: BE0003470755

SOLB: Sodium Carbonate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Hydrogen Peroxide, Silica, Solvents

Solvay SA is a global leader in the production of specialized chemicals, operating since 1863 with its headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. The company specializes in manufacturing essential chemical products such as soda ash (sodium carbonate), sodium bicarbonate, hydrogen peroxide, and precipitated silica, which are critical components in various industries. Its product portfolio serves diverse sectors, including glass manufacturing for construction, solar panels, and packaging; lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles; detergents; healthcare; food and animal feed; and water treatment. Solvay also produces solvents and polyamide chain products used in paints, hygiene, and home care applications, as well as fluorine and rare-earth formulations for automotive, electronics, and niche industrial applications.

The company’s soda ash is a cornerstone product, used in glass production for automotive windshields, architectural glass, and solar panels. Sodium bicarbonate, another key product, is utilized in food and animal feed, flue gas treatment, and pharmaceuticals. Solvay’s hydrogen peroxide is applied across multiple industries, including pulp and paper, textiles, water treatment, and the production of semiconductors and batteries. Precipitated silica is a critical component in tire manufacturing, personal care products, and food additives. The company’s polyamide chain products are integral to the production of engineering plastics and fibers, while its fluorine derivatives are used in refrigerants, air conditioning, and lithium-ion battery electrolytes.

Based on and , Solvay SA is expected to demonstrate moderate growth over the next three months. The stock price, currently at 32.92 EUR, is trading above its 200-day SMA of 31.90, indicating long-term bullish momentum. However, the 20-day SMA of 31.57 suggests short-term consolidation. The average true range (ATR) of 1.25 indicates moderate volatility, with potential price fluctuations between 31.67 and 34.17 over the next quarter. From a perspective, Solvay’s forward P/E of 7.47 signals expectations of earnings growth, supported by a return on equity (RoE) of 16.65, reflecting strong profitability. The price-to-book ratio of 2.49 indicates the market values the company’s assets at a premium, while the low P/S ratio of 0.66 suggests undervaluation relative to its revenue. Overall, Solvay’s stock is expected to remain stable, with upside potential driven by improving margins and demand for its specialty chemicals.

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SOLB Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 3,967m
Sector Basic Materials
Industry Chemicals
GiC Sub-Industry Diversified Chemicals
IPO / Inception

SOLB Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 74.0
Fundamental 5.08
Dividend Rating 47.4
Rel. Strength -1.62
Analysts -
Fair Price Momentum 38.02 EUR
Fair Price DCF 62.22 EUR

SOLB Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 10.52%
Yield on Cost 5y 46.69%
Annual Growth 5y -8.31%
Payout Consistency 93.8%

SOLB Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -19%
Growth Correlation 12m 1.5%
Growth Correlation 5y 94.8%
CAGR 5y 33.44%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 1.30
Sharpe Ratio 12m 0.39
Alpha -13.62
Beta 0.354
Volatility 43.87%
Current Volume 331.7k
Average Volume 20d 141.1k
What is the price of SOLB stocks?
As of May 16, 2025, the stock is trading at EUR 30.28 with a total of 331,720 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -1.11%, over one month by -4.60%, over three months by -8.08% and over the past year by -6.10%.
Is Solvay a good stock to buy?
Neither. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Solvay is currently (May 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 5.08 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of SOLB as of May 2025 is 38.02. This means that SOLB is currently undervalued and has a potential upside of +25.56% (Margin of Safety).
Is SOLB a buy, sell or hold?
Solvay has no consensus analysts rating.
What are the forecast for SOLB stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, SOLB Solvay will be worth about 41.1 in May 2026. The stock is currently trading at 30.28. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +35.6%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 33.5 10.6%
Analysts Target Price - -
ValueRay Target Price 41.1 35.6%