About Wacker Chemie AG (WCH)
Wacker Chemie AG is a Specialty Chemicals company operating in the Basic Materials sector.
WCH trades on the German stock exchanges (XETRA/Frankfurt) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- €83.25
- Market Cap
- N/A
- 52-Week High
- €105.60
- 52-Week Low
- €62.25
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Specialty Chemicals
€1,000 Invested in Wacker Chemie AG (WCH)
How much would €1,000 invested in WCH be worth today?
What would €1,000 invested in WCH 1 year ago be worth today?
A €1,000 investment in Wacker Chemie AG (WCH) in 2025 would be worth €1,216 as of November 2026, representing a +21.6% total return.
What would €1,000 invested in WCH 3 years ago be worth today?
A €1,000 investment in Wacker Chemie AG (WCH) in 2023 would be worth €771 as of November 2026, representing a -22.9% total return.
What would €1,000 invested in WCH 5 years ago be worth today?
A €1,000 investment in Wacker Chemie AG (WCH) in 2021 would be worth €658 as of November 2026, representing a -34.2% total return.
What would €1,000 invested in WCH 10 years ago be worth today?
A €1,000 investment in Wacker Chemie AG (WCH) in 2016 would be worth €1,410 as of November 2026, representing a +41.0% total return.
What would €1,000 invested in WCH at IPO be worth today?
A €1,000 investment in Wacker Chemie AG (WCH) at IPO would be worth €1,319 as of November 2026, representing a +31.9% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 20+ years (246 months), Wacker Chemie AG (WCH) has averaged a monthly return of +0.73% with a median return of -0.10%. The stock had 122 positive months (50%) and 124 negative months (50%). The best month in WCH's history was February 2013 with a +30.9% return, while the worst was September 2011 at -33.7%. Historically, July tends to be the strongest month (averaging +4.4%), and September the weakest (-3.2%).
WCH's longest winning streak was 6 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 9 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2007 with a cumulative return of +78.7%, and the worst was 2008 at -83.0%.
Annual Returns
Over 20 years of trading history, Wacker Chemie AG (WCH) has delivered an average annual return of +11.24% with a median return of +6.61%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +1.67%. The stock posted gains in 12 years (60%) and losses in 8 years (40%).
WCH's best year was 2007 with a +103.90% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -61.50%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 2, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. WCH achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 9 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 7 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +20.04% | €69.35 | €83.25 |
| 2025 | +2.93% | €67.38 | €69.35 |
| 2024 | -36.93% | €106.83 | €67.38 |
| 2023 | +4.97% | €101.77 | €106.83 |
| 2022 | -4.71% | €106.80 | €101.77 |
| 2021 | +14.54% | €93.24 | €106.80 |
| 2020 | +73.73% | €53.67 | €93.24 |
| 2019 | -11.32% | €60.52 | €53.67 |
| 2018 | -49.77% | €120.49 | €60.52 |
| 2017 | +67.48% | €71.94 | €120.49 |
| 2016 | +30.59% | €55.09 | €71.94 |
| 2015 | -13.71% | €63.84 | €55.09 |
| 2014 | +13.98% | €56.01 | €63.84 |
| 2013 | +63.73% | €34.21 | €56.01 |
| 2012 | -17.04% | €41.24 | €34.21 |
| 2011 | -51.44% | €84.92 | €41.24 |
| 2010 | +8.24% | €78.45 | €84.92 |
| 2009 | +67.05% | €46.96 | €78.45 |
| 2008 | -61.50% | €121.99 | €46.96 |
| 2007 | +103.90% | €59.83 | €121.99 |
Frequently Asked Questions: WCH
What sector is WCH in? ▼
WCH operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically in the Specialty Chemicals industry.
How has WCH performed historically? ▼
Over 20 years of trading history, WCH has posted gains in 12 years (60% of the time). The best year was 2007 with a +103.9% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in WCH? ▼
You can invest in WCH through any brokerage account that offers access to German exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold WCH.
Last updated: 11/1/2026