Clariant (CLZNY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Clariant AG is a Swiss specialty chemicals company that emerged as an independent entity in 1995 following its spin-off from the Sandoz chemical division. Headquartered in Muttenz, Switzerland, Clariant has since evolved into a global provider of high-performance additives, catalysts, and functional minerals. The company is known for developing innovative solutions tailored to customers across a wide range of industries, from personal care and agriculture to plastics and energy.

The company’s portfolio is organized into core business units including Care Chemicals, Catalysis, Natural Resources, and Plastics & Coatings. In Care Chemicals, Clariant delivers surfactants and specialty emollients for cosmetics and detergents. Its Catalysis division supplies chemical catalysts to refine fuels, produce polymers and support industrial processes. The Natural Resources unit offers oil-field services, mining chemicals and water-treatment agents, while Plastics & Coatings focuses on colorants, masterbatches and additives that enhance the performance and sustainability of polymer applications.

Clariant maintains a presence in more than 100 countries, with research and development centers in Europe, North America and Asia. Its global footprint enables close collaboration with regional customers and adherence to local regulatory standards. Major production sites are located in Germany, China, the United States and India, underscoring the company’s commitment to serving both established and emerging markets.

Under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Conrad Keijzer, Clariant has placed strategic emphasis on innovation, sustainability and operational efficiency. The company’s recent initiatives include expanding its bio-based product lines, reducing carbon emissions in manufacturing and forging partnerships to accelerate digitalization in chemical processes. Through these efforts, Clariant aims to deliver value-added solutions that address evolving customer needs and global environmental challenges.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $10.90 to $10.90
• 50-Day Range: $9.90 to $12.82
• 52-Week Range: $8.86 to $17.47
• Volume: 6 shs
• Average Volume: 1,273 shs
• Market Capitalization: N/A
• P/E Ratio: 23.38
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Clariant Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Clariant scored higher than 13% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Clariant.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Clariant is 23.38, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.55.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Clariant is 23.38, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 106.50.

Short Interest

• Score: 4.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Clariant has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Clariant has recently decreased by 9.09%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Clariant does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Clariant does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Clariant is 283.11%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Clariant has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Clariant has recently decreased by 9.09%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

Clariant has a news sentiment score of -0.99. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.55 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Clariant this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Clariant insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 0.22% of the stock of Clariant is held by institutions.

CLZNY Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have CLZNY shares performed this year?

Clariant's stock was trading at $11.3650 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, CLZNY shares have decreased by 4.1% and is now trading at $10.90.

How do I buy shares of Clariant?

Shares of CLZNY stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Company Calendar

• Ex-Dividend for 6/20 Dividend: 6/09/2025
• Record date for 6/20 Dividend: 6/10/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/20/2025
• Today: 7/20/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Basic Materials
• Industry: Specialty Chemicals
• Sub-Industry: N/A
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:CLZNY
• CIK: 1366235
• Web: www.clariant.com
• Phone: (161) 469-5111
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 10,481
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 23.38
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: N/A
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: N/A
• Quick Ratio: N/A

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: N/A
• Price / Sales: N/A
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: N/A
• Price / Book: N/A

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: N/A
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: N/A
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: N/A