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Top Undervalued Basic Materials Sector Stocks 2026

FMC (FMC) has the largest fair value gap in the Basic Materials sector at 637.3% below the modeled estimate, followed by Celanese (CE) at 131.7%, Olin (OLN) at 114.8%, and The Chemours Company (CC) at 104.9%.

Updated todayBased on intrinsic value modelsSector: Basic Materials

Page snapshot: 7 Oct 2026, 8:19 am

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Basic Materials Sector Valuation Insights (Updated Today)

  • The Basic Materials sector currently shows an average fair value gap of 69.9% on this snapshot.
  • Top name FMC Corporation (FMC) trades at roughly a 637.3% gap versus modeled intrinsic value—rankings move with prices and inputs.
  • This sector’s average fair value gap is below our broad benchmark (~558.5%).

Undervalued Basic Materials Stocks by Market Cap

Large cap (top 5)

  1. 1.Nutrien Ltd. · NTR51.4%$34.18B
  2. 2.LyondellBasell Industries N.V. · LYB44.1%$19.02B
  3. 3.Dow Inc. · DOW43.6%$20.34B
  4. 4.Albemarle Corporation · ALB41.0%$12.54B
  5. 5.Amrize Ltd · AMRZ26.1%$20.64B

Mid cap (top 5)

  1. 1.Celanese Corporation · CE131.7%$4.92B
  2. 2.The Chemours Company · CC104.9%$2.12B
  3. 3.Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. · CLF66.7%$6.99B
  4. 4.ICL Group Ltd · ICL60.8%$6.56B
  5. 5.The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company · SMG45.1%$2.86B

Small cap (top 5)

  1. 1.FMC Corporation · FMC637.3%$1.13B
  2. 2.Olin Corporation · OLN114.8%$1.85B
  3. 3.Huntsman Corporation · HUN65.0%$1.54B
  4. 4.Green Plains Inc. · GPRE14.4%$1.06B

What Are Undervalued Basic Materials Stocks?

They are Basic Materials companies where the share price sits below modeled intrinsic (fair) value—shown as a fair value gap versus the current quote.

This screen ranks names by fair value gap on our snapshot; it is not a recommendation and models can disagree—always validate on the company page.

How We Identify Undervalued Basic Materials Stocks

We combine a live undervalued feed for this sector with price and market-cap context. The fair value gap is expressed versus modeled intrinsic value; rankings can change as inputs move.

Rankings can shift intraday as prices move. Use the stock screener for custom filters beyond this sector leaderboard.

FAQs

Answers about undervalued basic materials names, intrinsic value, and how often this list refreshes.

What are undervalued basic materials stocks?

Undervalued basic materials stocks are Basic Materials companies whose market prices sit below modeled intrinsic (fair) value—shown as a fair value gap versus price. The gap is model-dependent and can change quickly; it is a screen, not a recommendation.

How do you find undervalued basic materials stocks?

We pull a live Basic Materials list ranked by fair value gap, then show price, market cap, and country context. Use column sorts on the table and company pages to validate fundamentals before acting.

Is this basic materials list a recommendation to buy or sell?

No. The table ranks Basic Materials names by calculated gap versus a model. A discount can reflect risk, cyclical pressure, or stale inputs. Review financials and seek licensed advice for personal decisions.

Why are some basic materials stocks undervalued?

Common drivers include sentiment, earnings revisions, sector rotation, rates, and idiosyncratic news. Models may also disagree—treat the fair value gap as one input alongside quality and risk.

How often is this list updated?

This page is rebuilt on a schedule (typically hourly) from our servers. Prices and model inputs can move intraday—open a company page for the latest detail.

Data updated regularly. Intrinsic value estimates and stock prices are subject to market fluctuations.