Valuation Trading Multiples & Precedent Transactions: Agrochemical and Fertilizer Companies
Valuation benchmarks for Agrochemical and Fertilizer Companies. Access public trading comps, EV/EBITDA acquisition multiples, and private market data for pitch books and valuation analysis.
1.1 - Agrochemical and Fertilizer Companies Market Context & Valuation Drivers
Companies in this trading comparable group manufacture and market agricultural chemicals and fertilizers that enhance crop yields and protect plants from pests, weeds, and disease. Their revenues derive from selling formulated active ingredients and nutrient products through global distribution networks to growers and professional markets. They are grouped as comparables due to shared exposure to agricultural cycles, similar product portfolios across crop protection and potash, and aligned revenue drivers such as planted acres, pricing, and regulatory approvals.
Typical capabilities include the development and formulation of herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides; seed treatment chemistries and coatings; biologicals and plant nutrition products; production of potash and potassium-based fertilizers; professional pest management solutions; and turf and ornamental care offerings. These companies manage registration and compliance, maintain technical sales and channel partnerships with ag retailers, operate mining or extraction assets where relevant, and invest in R&D pipelines and manufacturing scale for consistent supply and product innovation.
Primary customer segments include commercial growers and farmers, agricultural retailers and distributors, and professional pest control or turf management operators. Key valuation outcomes center on revenue growth driven by volume and pricing, gross and EBITDA margin resilience amid input cost changes, product mix and market share within key crop segments, and cash conversion from seasonal working capital. Additional benchmarks include capacity utilization, geographic diversification, and regulatory pipeline success for new active ingredients and formulations.
2. Valuation Analysis: Public Trading Comps & Multiples for Agrochemical and Fertilizer Companies companies
2.1 - Public Peer Groups & Median Valuation Multiples for Agrochemical and Fertilizer Companies sector
Comparable group 1: Agrochemical and Fertilizer Companies
Qinghai Salt Lake Industry
- Enterprise value: $●●●m
- Market Cap: $●●●m
- EV/Revenue: ●.●x
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- Description: Provider of chemical raw materials and products specializing in potash and salt lake resource extraction.
- Key Products:
- Chemical Raw Materials: Manufacturing of various chemical raw materials
- Potash Fertilizers: Production and sale of potash fertilizers
- Salt Lake Extraction: Specialized in extraction from salt lakes
- Potassium Products: Production and sales in the potassium sector
- Chemical Products: Manufacturing of various chemical-based products.
FMC
- Enterprise value: $●●●m
- Market Cap: $●●●m
- EV/Revenue: ●.●x
- EV/EBITDA: ●●.●x
- Description: Provider of innovative agricultural solutions, specializing in crop protection, plant health, and professional pest management products, aimed at advancing sustainable farming practices and ensuring global food security through proprietary technologies and a robust development pipeline.
- Key Products:
- Crop Protection: Range of herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides for robust crop protection
- Plant Health: Advanced biologicals and nutrients to enhance plant growth and resilience
- Pest Management: Solutions for professional pest control in various environments
- Seed Treatment: Products designed to protect seeds from pests and diseases
- Adjuvants: Performance-enhancing agents to improve the efficacy of agrochemicals.