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SUMCO Corporation (JP:3436)
:3436
3436 Stock Chart & Stats
¥1550.50
¥5.50(0.46%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥1550.50
¥5.50(0.46%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥745.50 - ¥1,790.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume5.25M
Average Volume (3M)7.63M
Market Cap
¥539.43B
Enterprise Value¥828.79B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥80.91B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥364.52B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.33
Next Earnings
May 07, 2026EPS Estimate
-14.73Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.14%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-30.75
Shares Outstanding350,175,140
10 Day Avg. Volume5,665,710
30 Day Avg. Volume7,626,399
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.27
Price to Book (P/B)0.87
Price to Sales (P/S)1.22
P/FCF Ratio-45.65
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
¥1,575.00Price Target Upside1.58% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Operating Cash Flow StrengthSustained strong operating cash flow (JPY100bn) demonstrates robust cash generation from core wafer sales even as earnings vary. This cash flow provides durable financial flexibility to fund capacity modernization, service working capital during cycles, support dividends, and reduce reliance on external financing over the next several quarters.
AI-led 300mm Demand RecoveryStructural demand from AI and memory (DRAM/NAND) is lifting 300mm wafer volumes, reducing previous cyclical exposure. Management's multi-year view (large increase in DRAM wafer demand) implies a durable end-market tailwind that should sustainably raise utilization and support higher-margin leading-edge wafer production over 2–4 years.
Moderate Leverage And Equity CushionA sizable equity base and moderate gross D/E provide a structural buffer through semiconductor cycles, enabling SUMCO to pursue modernization and selective capex without immediate solvency pressure. This balance-sheet headroom supports strategic capacity upgrades and recovery investments over the medium term.
Bears Say
Profitability DeteriorationThe shift to a material net loss (JPY11.7bn) and recurring quarterly operating losses highlight persistent profitability stress. Combined with rising depreciation, this undermines retained earnings and makes earnings recovery dependent on sustained pricing, improved mix, and utilization—risks that can persist several quarters.
Negative Free Cash Flow TrendDespite strong operating cash flow, multi-year negative free cash flow and a meaningful decline in cash balances reflect heavy investing and cash absorption. This structural FCF shortfall restricts optionality for sustained capex, dividend upkeep, or share actions without external funding if investment needs re-accelerate.
Structural 200mm Decline & Inventory OverhangA multi-year contraction in 200mm commodity wafers erodes a portion of SUMCO's revenue base and margins. High legacy inventory and expected normalization will further depress shipments and pricing for legacy nodes, pressuring margins and prolonging recovery in aggregate wafer demand and profitability.
SUMCO Corporation News
3436 FAQ
What was SUMCO Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
SUMCO Corporation lowest stock price was ¥745.50 and its highest was ¥1790.00 in the past 12 months.
What is SUMCO Corporation’s market cap?
SUMCO Corporation’s market cap is ¥539.43B.
When is SUMCO Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
SUMCO Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is May 07, 2026 which is in 77 days.
How were SUMCO Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
SUMCO Corporation released its earnings results on Feb 10, 2026. The company reported -¥30.75 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -¥20.279 by -¥10.471.
Is SUMCO Corporation overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts SUMCO Corporation’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does SUMCO Corporation pay dividends?
SUMCO Corporation pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥10 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.14%. See more information on SUMCO Corporation dividends here
What is SUMCO Corporation’s EPS estimate?
SUMCO Corporation’s EPS estimate is -14.73.
How many shares outstanding does SUMCO Corporation have?
SUMCO Corporation has 350,175,140 shares outstanding.
What happened to SUMCO Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
SUMCO Corporation reported an EPS of -¥30.75 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -¥20.279. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.131%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of SUMCO Corporation?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:3436
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Company Description
SUMCO Corporation
Sumco Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells silicon wafers for the semiconductor industry primarily in Japan, the United States, China, Taiwan, Korea, and internationally. It provides monocrystalline ingots, as well as polished, annealed, epitaxial, junction isolated, silicon-on-insulator, and reclaimed polished wafers. The company was formerly known as Sumitomo Mitsubishi Silicon Corp. and changed its name to Sumco Corporation in August 2005. Sumco Corporation was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
3436 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
¥1,575.00
▲(1.58% Upside)
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