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Sumitomo Bakelite CoSBKLF 90 Cash Ratio is 1.39 as of Jun. 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 1.05. GuruFocus rates SBKLF with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.39. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,549 Chemicals companies, Sumitomo Bakelite Co ranks better than 78.31% on this metric.
Sumitomo Bakelite Co has a Cash Ratio of 1.39. It generally indicates that the company is able to cover all short-term debt and still have cash remaining.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SBKLF'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.87 Med: 1.05 Max: 1.46
Current: 1.39
During the past 13 years, Sumitomo Bakelite Co's highest Cash Ratio was 1.46. The lowest was 0.87. And the median was 1.05.
SBKLF's Cash Ratio is ranked better than 78.31% of 1549
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.5
vs SBKLF: 1.39
Sumitomo Bakelite Co (OTCPK:SBKLF) Cash Ratio Explanation
The cash ratio is more conservative than other liquidity ratios, such as Quick Ratio and Current Ratio, because it only considers a company's most liquid resources. The numerator of cash ratio only considers Cash, Cash Equivalents and marketable securities. Other current assets, such as accounts receivable and inventories, are not included. The rationale is that these assets may require time to be transformed into cash, and the amount of money received is also uncertain.
The cash ratio shows a company’s ability to pay all current liabilities immediately without selling or liquidating other assets. Generally speaking, a higher cash ratio suggests the company has a stronger ability to cover its short-term debt. However, a high cash ratio could also indicate inefficient management: the company is inefficient in making full utilization of cash to invest protential profitable project. It may also suggest that the company is not confident about future profitability.
In general, the higher the cash ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Sumitomo Bakelite Co Cash Ratio Related Terms
Sumitomo Bakelite Co Cash Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Cash Ratio can be seen below:
* 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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Cash Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash 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 Bakelite Co Cash Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Cash 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 Bakelite Co (SBKLF) has a Cash Ratio of 1.39 as of Jun. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Sumitomo Bakelite Co and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 1.05. Over the past decade, Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.87 to 1.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Bakelite Co ranks #336 out of 1549 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 21.7%.
Is Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Cash Ratio too high?
Sumitomo Bakelite Co's current Cash Ratio of 1.39 is 32% above median its 10-year median of 1.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.87 to a high of 1.46. The Chemicals industry median Cash Ratio is 0.50. Sumitomo Bakelite Co's value of 1.39 is 178% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sumitomo Bakelite Co ranks #336 out of 1549 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sumitomo Bakelite Co has a GF Score™ of 90/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Cash Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Bakelite Co ranks #336 out of 1549 companies for Cash Ratio. This places Sumitomo Bakelite Co in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.50. Sumitomo Bakelite Co's value of 1.39 is 178% above this benchmark. Historically, Sumitomo Bakelite Co's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.87 to 1.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.05 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Sumitomo Bakelite Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median Cash Ratio among Chemicals companies is 0.50, based on 1,549 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sumitomo Bakelite Co's current Cash Ratio of 1.39 is 178% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Ratio mean?
A high Cash Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Sumitomo Bakelite Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sumitomo Bakelite Co's current Cash Ratio is 1.39, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 1.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sumitomo Bakelite Co stock overvalued right now?
Sumitomo Bakelite Co (SBKLF) has a current Cash Ratio of 1.39. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.39, compared to a current price of $36.58 — trading 50% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 1.39, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 1.05 and 178% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.50. Sumitomo Bakelite Co's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Ratio calculated?
Cash Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sumitomo Bakelite Co (SBKLF), the current Cash Ratio is 1.39 as of Jun. 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 Bakelite Co (SBKLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Bakelite Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $36.58 is trading 50% above its estimated GF Value™ of $24.39.
Key valuation signals for SBKLF:
Cash Ratio: 1.39 (32% above median its 10-year median of 1.05)
GF Value™: $24.39 vs. price of $36.58 (50% above fair value)
Industry Position: 178% above the Chemicals median (#336 of 1549)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SBKLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sumitomo Bakelite Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of plastics and related products. The company has three reportable segments: High performance plastic, Quality of Life Related Products, and Semiconductor-related Materials. The Semiconductor-related Materials segment provides epoxy resin molding materials, liquid resins, and coatings for semiconductors. The High performance plastic segment manufactures phenolic resin molding materials, industrial phenolic resins, synthetic resin adhesives, and copper-clad laminates. The Quality of Life Related Products segment produces medical equipment products, pharmaceutical packaging materials, decorative panels and sheets, and bio-related products.
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