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Sumco Corporation (SUOPY)
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Sumco (SUOPY) Price & Analysis

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SUOPY Stock Chart & Stats

$19.32
$0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$19.32
$0.00(0.00%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Leading-edge Product RecognitionConsistent customer recognition from a premier foundry (TSMC) signals durable technical competency and credibility in leading‑edge 300mm wafers. That endorsement supports long-term commercial access to advanced node capacity additions, sticky customer relationships and a high barrier to entry versus smaller competitors.
Operating Cash Flow ResilienceSustained positive operating cash flow (JPY 100b) despite reported net losses shows the business can generate cash from operations. This cash generation underpins funding for investment, working capital and a modest dividend, providing financial flexibility through semiconductor cycles and enabling strategic reinvestment when demand recovers.
Reasonable Balance Sheet PostureA majority equity base and sub‑1x gross debt/equity indicate moderate leverage and a meaningful capital buffer. This balance sheet structure maintains liquidity and credit capacity, reducing bankruptcy risk in downcycles and supporting continued capex funding and dividend policy without immediate need for dilutive capital raises.
Bears Say
Margin Compression And Net LossesGross margin declined materially (from ~33% in 2022 to ~12% in 2025) and the company reported a 2025 net loss with consecutive years of negative free cash flow. Persistent margin erosion reduces earnings power and leaves recovery dependent on sustained product‑mix improvements or structural demand recovery over multiple quarters.
High Depreciation BurdenSharp uplift in depreciation from recent capex is non‑cash but directly reduces operating profit and compresses margins for years. Even with healthy EBITDA, elevated depreciation delays earnings recovery, weakens reported profitability metrics, and may constrain management's ability to restore dividend policy or discretionary spend until amortization stabilizes.
Legacy Inventory & 200mm Structural DeclineElevated legacy‑node inventory and a multi‑year structural decline in 200mm volumes create prolonged demand and pricing headwinds in commodity segments. Inventory normalization and shrinking 200mm market reduce utilization and margin contributions, pressuring cash conversion and requiring reallocation to 300mm/leading‑edge investments over time.

SUOPY FAQ

What was Sumco Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
Sumco Corporation lowest stock price was $10.14 and its highest was $23.41 in the past 12 months.
    What is Sumco Corporation’s market cap?
    Sumco Corporation’s market cap is $3.70B.
      When is Sumco Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Sumco Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is May 07, 2026 which is in 46 days.
        How were Sumco Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
        Sumco Corporation released its earnings results on Feb 10, 2026. The company reported -$0.399 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -$0.399.
          Is Sumco Corporation overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Sumco Corporation’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Sumco Corporation pay dividends?
            Sumco Corporation pays a Semiannually dividend of $0.091 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.83%. See more information on Sumco Corporation dividends here
              What is Sumco Corporation’s EPS estimate?
              Sumco Corporation’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
              How many shares outstanding does Sumco Corporation have?
              Sumco Corporation has 175,083,620 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Sumco Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Sumco Corporation reported an EPS of -$0.399 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 5.243%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Sumco Corporation?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in SUOPY
                  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

                    Sumco Stock Smart Score

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                    Technicals

                    SMA
                    Positive
                    20 days / 200 days
                    Momentum
                    9.07%
                    12-Months-Change

                    Fundamentals

                    Return on Equity
                    -2.01%
                    Trailing 12-Months
                    Asset Growth
                    -3.56%
                    Trailing 12-Months

                    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.

                    Sumco (SUOPY) Earnings & Revenues

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                    SUOPY Earnings Call

                    Q4 2026
                    0:00 / 0:00
                    Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
                    The call presents a mixed picture: operational and cash-generation strengths (stable EBITDA, JPY 100b operating cash flow, material CapEx reduction, full-year operating profit) and clear execution/market headwinds (Q4 and full-year net losses, sharply higher depreciation, product-mix pressure, structural 200mm decline, legacy inventory overhang and near-term guidance for Q1 losses). Management is constructive on longer-term AI-driven demand and leading-edge positioning but warns of near-term inventory normalization and NAND capacity lag.View all SUOPY earnings summaries
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                    Ownership Overview

                    0.05%99.95%
                    Insiders
                    Mutual Funds
                    0.05% Other Institutional Investors
                    99.95% Public Companies and
                    Individual Investors

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