Sumitomo Chemical Co (TSE:4005) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.30 (As of Aug. 05, 2026) — 17% Below Median

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TSE:4005 Sumitomo Chemical Co Ltd TSE:4005
64 GF Score
Price 円489.40
GF Value 円351.40
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Sumitomo Chemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Sumitomo Chemical Co TSE:4005 +1.49% 64 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.30 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 0.36. GuruFocus rates TSE:4005 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円351.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,276 Chemicals companies, Sumitomo Chemical Co ranks better than 86.36% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-05), Sumitomo Chemical Co's current share price is 円489.40. Sumitomo Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,608.10. Sumitomo Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.30.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sumitomo Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:4005' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.19   Med: 0.36   Max: 0.68
Current: 0.33

During the past years, Sumitomo Chemical Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.68. The lowest was 0.19. And the median was 0.36.

TSE:4005's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
86.36% of 1276 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.285 vs TSE:4005: 0.33

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Sumitomo Chemical Co's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円379.216. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is 円1,608.10 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Sumitomo Chemical Co  (TSE:4005) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Sumitomo Chemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Sumitomo Chemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sumitomo Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.

Sumitomo Chemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Sumitomo Chemical Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.40 0.30 0.22 0.23 0.31

Sumitomo Chemical Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.23 0.22 0.29 0.28 0.31

TSE:4005 vs DOW: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Sumitomo Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 Chemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sumitomo Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sumitomo Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Sumitomo Chemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

Sumitomo Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=489.40/1608.10
=0.30

* 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 Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Sumitomo Chemical Co's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=379.216/112.7000*112.7000
=379.216

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Sumitomo Chemical Co Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 278.433 98.100 319.872
201609 271.213 98.000 311.895
201612 299.406 98.400 342.917
201703 335.300 98.100 385.202
201706 310.623 98.500 355.403
201709 325.626 98.800 371.438
201712 345.866 99.400 392.144
201803 357.565 99.200 406.226
201806 335.736 99.200 381.426
201809 350.560 99.900 395.477
201812 362.079 99.700 409.291
201903 369.690 99.700 417.894
201906 338.358 99.800 382.094
201909 339.044 100.100 381.721
201912 332.216 100.500 372.545
202003 351.725 100.300 395.208
202006 305.926 99.900 345.124
202009 334.302 99.900 377.135
202012 364.429 99.300 413.607
202103 394.112 99.900 444.609
202106 390.817 99.500 442.664
202109 419.718 100.100 472.550
202112 435.888 100.100 490.755
202203 444.927 101.100 495.977
202206 473.485 101.800 524.182
202209 461.317 103.100 504.272
202212 445.565 104.100 482.374
202303 390.270 104.400 421.297
202306 344.384 105.200 368.936
202309 381.402 106.200 404.746
202312 379.117 106.800 400.061
202403 391.342 107.200 411.420
202406 374.070 108.200 389.627
202409 384.664 108.900 398.087
202412 405.523 110.700 412.850
202503 428.623 111.100 434.796
202506 321.058 111.700 323.932
202509 347.727 112.000 349.900
202512 373.149 113.000 372.158
202603 379.216 112.700 379.216

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.30 mean?
Sumitomo Chemical Co (TSE:4005) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.30 as of Aug. 05, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Sumitomo Chemical Co and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 0.36. Over the past decade, Sumitomo Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 0.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Chemical Co ranks #174 out of 1276 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 13.6%.
Is Sumitomo Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Sumitomo Chemical Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.30 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 0.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.19 to a high of 0.68. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.29. Sumitomo Chemical Co's value of 0.30 is 76.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sumitomo Chemical Co ranks #174 out of 1276 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sumitomo Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sumitomo Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Chemical Co ranks #174 out of 1276 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Sumitomo Chemical Co in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.29. Sumitomo Chemical Co's value of 0.30 is 76.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Sumitomo Chemical Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 0.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.36 vs. the industry median of 1.29, Sumitomo Chemical Co has consistently been below 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.29, based on 1,276 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sumitomo Chemical Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.30 is 76.7% below 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Sumitomo Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sumitomo Chemical Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.30, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 0.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sumitomo Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Chemical Co (TSE:4005) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円351.40, compared to a current price of 円489.40 — trading 39.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.30, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 0.36 and 76.7% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.29. Sumitomo Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sumitomo Chemical Co (TSE:4005), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.30 as of Aug. 05, 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 Chemical Co (TSE:4005) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円489.40 is trading 39.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円351.40. GuruFocus considers Sumitomo Chemical Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4005:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.30 (17% below median its 10-year median of 0.36)
  • GF Value™: 円351.40 vs. price of 円489.40 (39.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 76.7% below the Chemicals median (#174 of 1276)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4005 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sumitomo Chemical Co Business Description

Address 2-7-1 Nihonbashi, Tokyo Nihonbashi Tower, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-6020
Sumitomo Chemical Co Ltd is a Japanese chemical manufacturer. The company operates through six segments. Advanced Medical Solutions covers small molecule drugs, medical oligonucleotides, and regenerative medicine contract manufacturing. Agro & Life Solutions provides pesticides, fertilizers, agricultural materials, insecticides, and feed additives. Essential & Green Materials include synthetic resins, industrial chemicals, methacrylics, aluminum, alumina, and synthetic rubber. ICT & Mobility Solutions handles optical products, semiconductor materials, touch panels, engineering plastics, and battery materials. Sumitomo Pharma focuses on small-molecule drugs, while Others include reagents, energy, plant engineering, transport, and warehousing.
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