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4008 Stock Chart & Stats
¥5400.00
-¥5.00(-0.11%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥5400.00
-¥5.00(-0.11%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥913.00 - ¥1,588.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume32.90K
Average Volume (3M)41.43K
Market Cap
¥100.54B
Enterprise Value¥91.24K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥18.22B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥17.93B
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.2
Beta0.87
Next Earnings
Nov 09, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.85%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)117.48
Shares Outstanding64,709,280
10 Day Avg. Volume33,250
30 Day Avg. Volume41,433
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.33
Price to Book (P/B)0.75
Price to Sales (P/S)0.52
P/FCF Ratio15.17
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetLow leverage and a growing equity base provide financial flexibility to fund operations, absorb cyclical volatility, and pursue investment without excessive reliance on borrowing.
Improving Revenue And MarginsMulti-year revenue expansion alongside a marked improvement in gross and operating margins indicates stronger earnings capacity, potentially supported by better mix, pricing, or operating efficiency.
Diversified Functional Chemicals PortfolioExposure across polymers and specialty chemicals serving industrial and consumer applications can diversify demand and reduce dependence on a single product category or end market.
Bears Say
Uneven Free Cash FlowVolatile free cash flow and modest conversion from net income may constrain dependable cash returns and indicate ongoing sensitivity to working capital movements or investment requirements.
Moderate And Volatile Net MarginsDespite improved gross and operating margins, moderate and fluctuating net profitability suggests earnings remain exposed to input costs, pricing conditions, product mix, and other operating sensitivities.
Recent Debt IncreaseLeverage remains low, but the recent increase in debt warrants monitoring because continued borrowing could reduce balance-sheet flexibility or raise financing exposure if earnings and cash generation weaken.
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd. News
4008 FAQ
What was Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥913.00 and its highest was ¥1588.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥100.54B.
When is Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 09, 2026 which is in 83 days.
How were Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Aug 06, 2026. The company reported ¥50.53 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by N/A.
Is Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥35 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.85%. See more information on Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd. dividends here
What is Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd. have?
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd. has 64,709,280 shares outstanding.
What happened to Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥50.53 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 14.853%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd.?
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Company Description
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd.
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company, Limited. engages in the manufacture and sale of absorbent polymers, functional chemicals, and gases in Japan and internationally. It operates through the Super Absorbent Polymers and Functional Materials segments. The Super Absorbent Polymers segment offers a super absorbent polymer, AQUA KEEP, used in water absorbent materials for hygiene products, including disposable diapers, baby diapers, sanitary napkins, and incontinent pad; industrial materials comprising water blocking tape for power and optical cables and water-swelling rubber; and other applications, such as water absorbent pad, freshness agent, water retention agent, anti-dewing agent, pet sheets, and water absorbent sheets. Its Functional Materials segment manufactures and sells water soluble polymers, emulsions, latexes, powder resins, and organic synthetic chemicals. This segment also produces particle polymers, pharmaceuticals-related products, functional products, electronics gases, standard gases, industrial chemicals, medical gases, chemical gases, oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen, and other gas generators, including PSA systems. The company was incorporated in 1944 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.
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