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Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd. (JP:4203)
:4203
4203 Stock Chart & Stats
¥5152.00
-¥6.00(-0.15%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥5152.00
-¥6.00(-0.15%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥2,750.00 - ¥5,861.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume186.20K
Average Volume (3M)219.79K
Market Cap
¥495.93B
Enterprise Value¥413.69B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥120.46B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥37.65B
Price to Earnings (P/E)19.1
Beta1.01
Next Earnings
May 18, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.82%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)73.06
Shares Outstanding93,757,960
10 Day Avg. Volume194,370
30 Day Avg. Volume219,793
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.51
Price to Book (P/B)1.06
Price to Sales (P/S)1.01
P/FCF Ratio10.95
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
Healthy Margins And Improving ProfitabilitySustained gross, operating and net margins indicate durable pricing power and cost control in specialty polymers. Higher margins support reinvestment in R&D and customer qualification cycles, making profitability less sensitive to short-term volume swings and enhancing long-term cash generation potential.
Conservative Balance Sheet / Low LeverageVery low leverage provides financial flexibility to fund capex, R&D, or weather industry downturns without forcing asset sales. This reduces solvency risk, supports multi-year customer qualification investments, and preserves strategic optionality for capital allocation over the medium term.
Specialized Semiconductor And Engineered-materials FocusA specialization in semiconductor packaging and engineered polymers creates high technical barriers and long qualification cycles. These traits foster sticky B2B relationships and premium product mix, aligning the company with structural electronics and semiconductor trends that support multi-quarter to multi-year demand durability.
Bears Say
Weaker Cash Conversion / Falling FCFA notable drop in FCF and a FCF-to-net-income ratio near 57% reduce internal funding capacity for capex, dividends, and strategic projects. If persistent, weaker cash conversion can constrain reinvestment and make the company more vulnerable to working-capital swings or commodity-cost pressures over the medium term.
Cyclical And Uneven Revenue GrowthRevenue volatility tied to semiconductor and industrial cycles complicates capacity planning and margin predictability. Uneven top-line trends can lead to periodic margin pressure and make multi-year forecasting and covenant-free investment decisions more challenging for management and investors.
Modest Return On EquityA mid-single-digit ROE points to limited capital efficiency versus higher-return industrial peers. Over time this can constrain value creation from reinvested earnings and limit the pace at which shareholder returns can compound, especially if growth requires significant incremental capital.
Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd. News
4203 FAQ
What was Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥2750.00 and its highest was ¥5861.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥495.93B.
When is Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 18, 2026 which is in 90 days.
How were Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Feb 02, 2026. The company reported ¥73.06 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥73.06.
Is Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥55 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.82%. See more information on Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd. dividends here
What is Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd. have?
Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd. has 93,757,960 shares outstanding.
What happened to Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥73.06 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.037%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:4203
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Company Description
Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd.
Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd. (4203) is a leading Japanese manufacturer specializing in the production of high-performance plastics and resins. The company operates primarily in sectors such as automotive, electronics, and industrial materials, providing a diverse range of products including phenolic resins, epoxy resins, and thermoplastic materials. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, Sumitomo Bakelite focuses on developing advanced materials that meet the evolving needs of its global customer base.
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