Clariant AG (XSWX:CLN) Growth Rank: 2 (As of Jul. 21, 2026) — 60% Below Median

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XSWX:CLN Clariant AG XSWX:CLN
66 GF Score
Price CHF7.21
GF Value CHF9.90
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Clariant AG Growth Rank?

Clariant AG XSWX:CLN -6.43% 66 Growth Rank is 2 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates XSWX:CLN with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF9.90 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Clariant AG has the Growth Rank of 2.

GuruFocus Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. Historically, the companies with the highest growth ranks performed the best over the long term. It is calculated using the following criteria:

1. 5-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
2. 3-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
3. 5-year EBITDA growth rate, the higher, the better.
4. The predictability of 5-year revenue. The most consistent it is, the higher the rank.

A higher score reflects a greater ability to drive business growth, with companies considered to have strong and sustainable expansion potential. Conversely, a lower score indicates challenges in achieving consistent growth and scalability.

GuruFocus found that the Growth Rank is the second of the two most-sensitive parameters among the five parameters checked. Please click GF Score to see more details on GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Please note that we are using the five-year EBITDA growth rate as a parameter, so the company needs to have had positive growth over that time. The reason we use EBITDA instead of earnings per share is that with EBITDA, we can rank a lot more companies since a company may have positive EBITDA but negative EPS. Since we are looking at the growth here, EBITDA gives us a pretty clear picture about the growth in the company's business operations.

XSWX:CLN vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Growth Rank Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Clariant AG's Growth Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Growth Rank data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Clariant AG Growth Rank vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Clariant AG's Growth Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Clariant AG's Growth Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Growth Rank →
What does a Growth Rank of 2 mean?
Clariant AG (XSWX:CLN) has a Growth Rank of 2 as of Jul. 21, 2026. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Clariant AG and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Clariant AG's Growth Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 7.00.
Is Clariant AG's Growth Rank too high?
Clariant AG's current Growth Rank of 2 is 60% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, Clariant AG has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clariant AG's Growth Rank compare to LIN and SHW?
Clariant AG's Growth Rank of 2 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. Historically, Clariant AG's own Growth Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 7.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Growth Rank for a Chemicals company?
A good Growth Rank depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Growth Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Growth Rank mean?
A high Growth Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Clariant AG and its competitors. Clariant AG's current Growth Rank is 2, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Clariant AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clariant AG (XSWX:CLN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF9.90, compared to a current price of CHF7.21 — trading 27.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Growth Rank is 2, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Clariant AG's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Growth Rank calculated?
Growth Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clariant AG (XSWX:CLN), the current Growth Rank is 2 as of Jul. 21, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Clariant AG (XSWX:CLN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clariant AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF7.21 is trading 27.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF9.90. GuruFocus considers Clariant AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:CLN:

  • Growth Rank: 2 (60% below median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: CHF9.90 vs. price of CHF7.21 (27.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:CLN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Clariant AG Business Description

Address Rothausstrasse 61, Muttenz, CHE, 4132
Clariant AG is a Switzerland-based specialty chemicals company with world-wide operations. It develops, manufactures, distributes, and sells a broad range of specialty chemicals, which play a key role in its customers' manufacturing and treatment processes or add value to their end products. The company reports in three business areas: care chemicals, absorbents and additives and catalysts. Care chemicals mainly targets consumer end markets such as personal care and homecare, but it also has an industrial component. Absorbents and additives encompass Clariant's coatings and adhesives, absorbents, and plastics segments. Catalysts manufacturers process catalysts, mainly for petrochemical and syngas plants.
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