During the past 12 months, Sumitomo Electric Industries's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 19.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 13.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.70% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the book value growth rate using book value per share data.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Sumitomo Electric Industries was 13.10% per year. The lowest was -0.90% per year. And the median was 6.25% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of Sumitomo Electric Industries was 3.83. The lowest was 0.50. And the median was 0.79.
Sumitomo Electric Industries (OTCPK:SMTOY) Book Value per Share Explanation
Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.
For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.
Sumitomo Electric Industries Book Value per Share Related Terms
Sumitomo Electric Industries Book Value per Share Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Sumitomo Electric Industries Book Value per Share Chart
SMTOY vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Book Value per Share Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Sumitomo Electric Industries's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Sumitomo Electric Industries PB Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sumitomo Electric Industries's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sumitomo Electric Industries's PB Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Sumitomo Electric Industries (SMTOY) has a Book Value per Share of $2.77 as of Mar. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Sumitomo Electric Industries and its competitors.
Is Sumitomo Electric Industries' Book Value per Share too high?
Sumitomo Electric Industries' current Book Value per Share is $2.77. Overall, Sumitomo Electric Industries has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sumitomo Electric Industries' Book Value per Share compare to ORLY and AZO?
Sumitomo Electric Industries' Book Value per Share of $2.77 can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Book Value per Share for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Book Value per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Sumitomo Electric Industries and its competitors. Sumitomo Electric Industries's current Book Value per Share is $2.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sumitomo Electric Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Electric Industries (SMTOY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.40, compared to a current price of $8.02 — trading 234.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is $2.77. Sumitomo Electric Industries' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sumitomo Electric Industries (SMTOY), the current Book Value per Share is $2.77 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Sumitomo Electric Industries (SMTOY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Electric Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.02 is trading 234.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.40.
GuruFocus considers Sumitomo Electric Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SMTOY:
Book Value per Share: $2.77
GF Value™: $2.40 vs. price of $8.02 (234.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SMTOY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd manufactures and sells electric wires and cables, and other products. The company operates through five segments. The Automotive related business covers wire harnesses, anti-vibration rubber, hoses, electrical parts, and traffic control systems. The Electronics related business provides electronic wires, flexible printed circuits, fluoropolymer products, and metal components. The Environment and Energy related business handles power transmission equipment, substation systems, vacuum and beam equipment, and conductive products. The Industrial Materials business includes steel wire, tools, optical components, and sintered parts. The Information and Communication business offers fiber optic cables, communication equipment, and optical devices.
76GF Score
Get the complete analysis for SMTOY
Book Value per Share is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
SMTOY has been successfully added to your 
