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Clariant AG scores 6/10 on the AskCyborg Cyborg Score (Solid). Specialty chemicals leader with disciplined cost management and margin expansion, but faces near-term macro uncertainty and tariff headwinds impacting 2026 growth trajectory. Margin expansion and strong cash flow conversion demonstrate operational improvement, but cautious 2026 outlook and macro headwinds including tariff impacts suggest challenges ahead. Strong balance sheet with declining.

What is Clariant AG's industry? Clariant AG (clariant.com) operates in Specialty Chemicals. AskCyborg classifies Clariant AG under Specialty Chemicals in its company registry.

Clariant is a global specialty chemicals company that operates in four business areas: Care Chemicals, Catalysis and Energy, Natural Resources, and Plastics and Coatings. Formed in 1995 as a spin-off from Sandoz, the ...

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Specialty chemicals leader with disciplined cost management and margin expansion, but faces near-term macro uncertainty and...

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Industry Specialty Chemicals
3 named competitors
3 recent developments
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Cyborg Score recalibrated: September 14, 2026
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Clariant is a global specialty chemicals company that operates in four business areas: Care Chemicals, Catalysis and Energy, Natural Resources, and Plastics and Coatings. Formed in 1995 as a spin-off from Sandoz, the company serves critical industries including personal care, petrochemicals, coatings, adhesives, and automotive sectors.

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The company delivered a 180 basis point EBITDA margin expansion in FY2025 and achieved its medium-term free cash flow conversion target a year ahead of schedule. Known for its strategic focus on innovation and sustainability, Clariant creates advanced emulsifiers for personal care, catalysts for petrochemical processes, and additives for oil recovery.

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EMS-Chemie Holding is among Clariant's 50 competitors. Clariant competes against larger diversified chemical companies like BASF, Dow, and Huntsman, while differentiating through specialized formulations and sustainability focus in personal care, catalysis, and specialty additives markets.

Industry Context

Clariant AG operates in Specialty Chemicals.

Key facts

Founded: 1995 · Headquarters: Muttenz, Switzerland · Employees: 10,269 · Revenue: $4.68B · Market cap: $2.38B CHF

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  • FY2025 delivered 180 basis point EBITDA margin expansion with flat sales, indicating strong operational leverage
  • Net debt declined to CHF 1,413M with leverage improved to 2.03x EBITDA from 2.25x year-prior
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Recent developments

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  • Feb 2026Reported FY2025 results with 180 bps EBITDA margin expansion and achieved medium-term FCF target early
  • Nov 2025Joint venture with Fuhua Group
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Specialty CatalystsPetrochemical and refining catalysts→Care ChemicalsPersonal care and home care ingredients→Coatings & AdhesivesSpecialty coating and adhesive solutions→

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What does Clariant AG do?+
Clariant is a global specialty chemicals company that operates in four business areas: Care Chemicals, Catalysis and Energy, Natural Resources, and Plastics and Coatings. Formed in 1995 as a spin-off from Sandoz, the ...
What is Clariant AG's Cyborg Score?+
Clariant AG has a Cyborg Score of 6/10 (Solid). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are Clariant AG's main competitors?+
Named competitors include Specialty Catalysts, Care Chemicals, Coatings & Adhesives. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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