Top Undervalued Basic Materials Sector Stocks 2026

FMC (FMC) is the most undervalued stock in the Basic Materials sector with an estimated 619.6% upside, followed by Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) at 151.3%, Huntsman (HUN) at 114.7%, and Tronox Holdings (TROX) at 100.4%.

Updated todayBased on intrinsic value modelsSector: Basic Materials

Page snapshot: 12 Aug 2026, 11:04 am

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Basic Materials Sector Valuation Insights (Updated Today)

  • The Basic Materials sector currently shows an average upside of 74.4% on this snapshot.
  • Top name FMC Corporation (FMC) trades at roughly a 619.6% discount to modeled intrinsic value—rankings move with prices and inputs.
  • This sector’s average upside is below our broad undervalued benchmark (~596.7%).

Undervalued Basic Materials Stocks by Market Cap

Large cap (top 5)

  1. 1.Dow Inc. · DOW70.1%$22.58B
  2. 2.Nutrien Ltd. · NTR51.7%$32.3B
  3. 3.LyondellBasell Industries N.V. · LYB43.5%$20.65B
  4. 4.Westlake Corporation · WLK32.8%$10.36B
  5. 5.Rio Tinto Group · RIO27.1%$164.11B

Mid cap (top 5)

  1. 1.Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. · CLF151.3%$7.08B
  2. 2.Olin Corporation · OLN76.9%$2.17B
  3. 3.ICL Group Ltd · ICL66.2%$6.89B
  4. 4.Greatland Resources Limited · GGP.AX60.3%A$8.38B
  5. 5.Eastman Chemical Company · EMN40.5%$8.55B

Small cap (top 5)

  1. 1.FMC Corporation · FMC619.6%$1.3B
  2. 2.Huntsman Corporation · HUN114.7%$1.83B
  3. 3.Tronox Holdings plc · TROX100.4%$1.02B
  4. 4.Lithium Argentina AG · LAR57.6%$1.09B
  5. 5.Compass Minerals International, Inc. · CMP46.9%$1.13B

What Are Undervalued Basic Materials Stocks?

They are Basic Materials companies where the share price sits below modeled intrinsic (fair) value—often expressed as positive upside versus the current quote.

This screen ranks names by headline upside 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. Upside is expressed versus modeled intrinsic value; fair value and 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—often shown as positive upside 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 undervalued list ranked by headline upside, then show price, intrinsic value, market cap, and country context. Use column sorts on the table and company pages to validate fundamentals before acting.

Are undervalued basic materials stocks a good investment?

Not automatically. A discount to a model can reflect risk, cyclical pressure, or stale inputs as easily as opportunity. Always review financials, liquidity, and your goals; 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 upside 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.