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Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd. (JP:4008)
:4008
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¥4,245.00 - ¥6,980.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume32.90K
Average Volume (3M)41.43K
Market Cap
¥95.16B
Enterprise Value¥89.45B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥18.93B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥22.29B
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.3
Beta0.70
Next Earnings
May 18, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.74%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)130.66
Shares Outstanding13,991,796
10 Day Avg. Volume33,250
30 Day Avg. Volume41,433
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-6.07
Price to Book (P/B)0.70
Price to Sales (P/S)0.45
P/FCF Ratio-11.07
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
Durable SAP & Specialty PortfolioSumitomo Seika’s focus on SAP and specialty functional materials supports durable end-demand (hygiene, industrial uses). B2B sales to manufacturers create stickier contracts and technical barriers to entry, sustaining long-term revenue visibility and pricing leverage.
Stable Gross Margins & Revenue TrendStable gross margins alongside a consistent revenue trend indicate the company can manage input costs and maintain product pricing. This underpins sustainable operating margins, funds reinvestment in specialty R&D, and reduces sensitivity to commodity swings over the medium term.
Solid Balance Sheet & Operating CashA strong equity base and manageable leverage combined with healthy operating cash flow provide financial flexibility. This supports capital spending, capacity upkeep and R&D for specialty products, and cushions the business through cyclicality without relying heavily on external funding.
Bears Say
Free Cash Flow VolatilityVolatile free cash flow constrains the company’s ability to consistently fund dividends, capex, and strategic investments. Periodic downturns in FCF may force reliance on working capital or borrowing in weaker periods, limiting long-term execution of growth initiatives.
Fluctuating Net Margins & ROEInconsistent net margins and variable ROE signal exposure to margin pressure from raw-materials, energy costs or product mix shifts. This makes long-term earnings power less predictable and can impair sustained shareholder returns unless margin drivers are stabilized.
Recent Negative Growth MetricsReported negative revenue and steep EPS contraction point to near-term demand, pricing or cost issues that could erode momentum. If these trends persist, they may undermine investment capacity and the company’s ability to invest in higher-margin specialty segments.
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 ¥4245.00 and its highest was ¥6980.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥95.16B.
When is Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 18, 2026 which is in 87 days.
How were Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Feb 09, 2026. The company reported ¥130.66 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥130.66.
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 ¥100 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.74%. 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 13,991,796 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 ¥130.66 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 13.504%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:4008
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Company Description
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd.
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company, Limited manufactures and sells absorbent polymers, functional chemicals, and gases in Japan and internationally. The company offers sodium polyacrylate-based super absorbent polymer for use in hygiene products, industrial materials, and other applications; and functional chemicals, such as water-soluble and water-absorbent polymers, emulsions, latex products, powdered plastics, fine chemicals, functional polymers, and polar solvents for use in personal care products, performance adhesives and rubber products, and battery and energy materials. It also provides fine gases, including electronic and specialty gases, as well as precision pressure regulators; industrial chemicals and chemical gases; pressure swing adsorption (PSA) system PSA gas generators; various chemical plants; and storage equipment. The company was founded in 1944 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.
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