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Sumitomo Bakelite Co's change in inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-9 Mil. It means Sumitomo Bakelite Co's inventory
increased by $9 Mil
from Dec. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .
Sumitomo Bakelite Co's change in inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-16 Mil. It means Sumitomo Bakelite Co's inventory
increased by $16 Mil
from Mar. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .
Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.
Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 109.99.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.83.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.83.
3. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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 Change In Inventory Related Terms
Sumitomo Bakelite Co Change In Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Change In Inventory 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.
Sumitomo Bakelite Co Change In Inventory Calculation
Change In Inventory is the difference between last period's ending inventory and the current period's ending inventory.
Change In Inventory for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-16 Mil.
* 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 Change In Inventory of $-16 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Change in Inventory is the difference between current-period inventory and past-period inventory. View historical data for Sumitomo Bakelite Co and its competitors.
Is Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Change In Inventory too high?
Sumitomo Bakelite Co's current Change In Inventory is $-16 Mil. Overall, Sumitomo Bakelite Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Change In Inventory compare to LIN and SHW?
Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Change In Inventory of $-16 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Change In Inventory for a Chemicals company?
A good Change In Inventory depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Change In Inventory 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 Change In Inventory mean?
A high Change In Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Change in Inventory is the difference between current-period inventory and past-period inventory. View historical data for Sumitomo Bakelite Co and its competitors. Sumitomo Bakelite Co's current Change In Inventory is $-16 Mil. 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 Change In Inventory of $-16 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.98, compared to a current price of $36.58 — trading 40.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Change In Inventory is $-16 Mil. Sumitomo Bakelite Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Change In Inventory calculated?
Change In Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sumitomo Bakelite Co (SBKLF), the current Change In Inventory is $-16 Mil 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 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 40.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.98.
Key valuation signals for SBKLF:
Change In Inventory: $-16 Mil
GF Value™: $25.98 vs. price of $36.58 (40.8% above fair value)
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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