OREANDA-NEWS. August 17, 2015.  Fitch Ratings has published a peer study of rated EMEA chemical peers. The report addresses the ratings drivers we use when analysing chemical companies and applies them in comparing specifically EMEA chemical peers.

Sales volume and price volatility, as well as sector-specific key factors including chemical companies' scale of operations, product diversification, end-market diversification, cost position and corporate governance are all compared and evaluated. Finally, leverage and coverage, profitability and free cash flow help capture financial attributes commensurate with particular ratings.

The report, entitled 'EMEA Chemicals Peer Study' is available at www.fitchratings.com. or by clicking the link above.