Wacker Chemie Overview
- Year Founded
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1914
- Status
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Public
- Employees
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16,637
- Stock Symbol
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WCH
- Investments
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23
- Share Price
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$76.23
- (As of Thursday Closing)
Wacker Chemie General Information
Description
Wacker Chemie AG manufactures and sells chemicals and silicon-based products. The firm organizes itself into four segments based on product type. The Wacker Silicones segment, which generates the most revenue of any segment, sells silicon- and methanol-based products, including durable insulators, lubricants, and sealants. The Wacker Polymers segment provides chemical binders and additives used in construction industry products. The Wacker Biosolutions segment sells chemicals to the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries. The Wacker Polysilicon segment sells material for solar power and semiconductors. The majority of revenue comes from Europe, China, India, and South Korea.
Contact Information
Website
www.wacker.comCorporate Office
- Hauptverwaltung
- Hanns-Seidel-Platz 4
- 81737 Munich
- Germany
Corporate Office
- Hauptverwaltung
- Hanns-Seidel-Platz 4
- 81737 Munich
- Germany
Wacker Chemie Stock Performance
As of 24-Apr-2025, Wacker Chemie’s stock price is $76.23. Its current market cap is $3.79B with 49.7M shares.
(As of Thursday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $76.23 | $75.20 | $61.94 - $117.60 | $3.79B | 49.7M | 188K | $5.25 |
Wacker Chemie Financials Summary
As of 31-Dec-2024, Wacker Chemie has a trailing 12-month revenue of $6.19B.
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In Thousands, USD |
TTM 31-Dec-2024 | FY 2024 31-Dec-2024 | FY 2023 31-Dec-2023 | FY 2022 31-Dec-2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | 4,602,048 | 4,602,048 | 6,880,891 | 6,593,388 |
| Revenue | 6,191,553 | 6,191,553 | 6,927,663 | 8,631,283 |
| EBITDA | 828,671 | 828,671 | 898,339 | 2,165,154 |
| Net Income | 260,786 | 260,786 | 339,339 | 1,315,305 |
| Total Assets | 9,791,678 | 9,791,678 | 9,787,653 | 10,082,038 |
| Total Debt | 2,003,309 | 2,003,309 | 1,641,408 | 1,437,763 |
Wacker Chemie Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Wacker Chemie Competitors (50)
One of Wacker Chemie’s 50 competitors is EMS-Chemie Holding, a Corporation company based in Herrliberg, Switzerland.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMS-Chemie Holding | Corporation | Herrliberg, Switzerland | ||||
| Cabot | Corporation | Boston, MA | ||||
| Evonik Industries | Formerly PE-Backed | Essen, Germany | ||||
| OMNOVA Solutions | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Solon, OH | ||||
| AkzoNobel | Corporation | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
Wacker Chemie Patents
Wacker Chemie Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP-4437020-A1 | Multi-stage copolymers as binder for coating agents | Pending | 02-Nov-2022 | ||
| US-20250026874-A1 | Multi-stage copolymers as binder for coating agents | Pending | 02-Nov-2022 | ||
| EP-4429831-A1 | Method and device for sorting silicon fragments | Pending | 24-Oct-2022 | ||
| US-20250065373-A1 | Method and device for sorting silicon fragments | Pending | 24-Oct-2022 | ||
| JP-2025505498-A | Method for sorting silicon chunks | Pending | 24-Oct-2022 | B07C5/10 |
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Wacker Chemie Investments & Acquisitions (23)
Wacker Chemie’s most recent deal was a Corporate Asset Purchase with Oleeva (Silicone Adhesive Coating Test And Development Center in Allentown, Pennsylvania). The deal was made on 30-May-2024.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oleeva (Silicone Adhesive Coating Test And Development Center in Allentown, Pennsylvania) | 30-May-2024 | Corporate Asset Purchase | Buildings and Property | ||
| ADL Biopharma | 05-May-2023 | Merger/Acquisition | BPO/Outsource Services | ||
| Patrizia (Office Property CO:WK in Munich, Germany) | 20-Oct-2022 | Corporate Asset Purchase | Buildings and Property | ||
| Sico Performance Material | 27-Oct-2021 | Merger/Acquisition | Specialty Chemicals | ||
| Nexeon | 16-Mar-2021 | Secondary Transaction - Private | Other Commercial Products |
Wacker Chemie ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated May, 31, 2024
23.09 | Med Risk
Risk Scale
A lower score indicates better sustainability
Negl
0-10
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10-20
Med
20-30
High
30-40
Severe
40+
Exposure
Exposure refers to the extent to which a company is exposed to different material ESG issues
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Wacker Chemie Exits (3)
Wacker Chemie’s most recent exit was on 28-Jun-2016 from 1366 Technologies. The exit was categorized as with 2 buyers.
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1366 Technologies | 28-Jun-2016 | Completed |
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| FUJIFILM Planar Solutions | 01-Apr-2000 | Completed |
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| ESK Ceramics | 01-Jan-1933 | Merger/Acquisition | Completed |
Wacker Chemie Affiliates
Subsidiaries (5)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wacker Chimie | Lyon, France | 1991 | |
| Drawin Vertriebs | Riemerling, Germany | 1987 | |
| ProThera (Jena) | Jena, Germany | 1986 | |
| ADL Biopharma | Leon, Spain | 1954 | |
| Pensionskasse der Wacker Chemie | Munich, Germany | 1928 |
Wacker Chemie FAQs
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When was Wacker Chemie founded?
Wacker Chemie was founded in 1914.
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Where is Wacker Chemie headquartered?
Wacker Chemie is headquartered in Munich, Germany.
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What is the size of Wacker Chemie?
Wacker Chemie has 16,637 total employees.
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What industry is Wacker Chemie in?
Wacker Chemie’s primary industry is Specialty Chemicals.
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Is Wacker Chemie a private or public company?
Wacker Chemie is a Public company.
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What is Wacker Chemie’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for Wacker Chemie is WCH.
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What is the current stock price of Wacker Chemie?
As of 24-Apr-2025 the stock price of Wacker Chemie is $76.23.
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What is the current market cap of Wacker Chemie?
The current market capitalization of Wacker Chemie is $3.79B.
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What is Wacker Chemie’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for Wacker Chemie is $6.19B.
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Who are Wacker Chemie’s competitors?
EMS-Chemie Holding, Cabot, Evonik Industries, OMNOVA Solutions, and AkzoNobel are some of the 50 competitors of Wacker Chemie.
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What is Wacker Chemie’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
Wacker Chemie’s EPS for 12 months was $5.25.
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