Sumitomo (TSE:8053) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.25 (As of Jul. 30, 2026) — 123% Above Median

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TSE:8053 Sumitomo Corp TSE:8053
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Price 円1,592.00
GF Value 円940.08
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What is Sumitomo Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Sumitomo TSE:8053 -0.44% 70 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.25 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 123% above its 10-year median of 0.56. GuruFocus rates TSE:8053 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of 円940.08 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 471 Conglomerates companies, Sumitomo ranks worse than 64.12% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-30), Sumitomo's current share price is 円1592.00. Sumitomo's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,274.92. Sumitomo's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.25.

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

TSE:8053' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.35   Med: 0.56   Max: 1.47
Current: 1.25

During the past years, Sumitomo's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.47. The lowest was 0.35. And the median was 0.56.

TSE:8053's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
64.12% of 471 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 0.78 vs TSE:8053: 1.25

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's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円405.877. 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1,274.92 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Sumitomo  (TSE:8053) 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Sumitomo Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sumitomo'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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Sumitomo 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 0.59 0.59 0.84 0.70 1.13

Sumitomo 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 0.70 0.76 0.87 1.07 1.13

TSE:8053 vs MMM, HON: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Sumitomo'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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Sumitomo's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=1592.00/1274.92
=1.25

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

For example, Sumitomo'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)
=405.877/112.7000*112.7000
=405.877

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Sumitomo Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 184.357 98.100 211.794
201609 187.709 98.000 215.865
201612 199.331 98.400 228.299
201703 228.544 98.100 262.558
201706 224.952 98.500 257.382
201709 233.976 98.800 266.894
201712 237.088 99.400 268.811
201803 269.815 99.200 306.534
201806 246.220 99.200 279.728
201809 249.849 99.900 281.862
201812 270.627 99.700 305.914
201903 301.158 99.700 340.426
201906 262.603 99.800 296.547
201909 264.629 100.100 297.939
201912 259.542 100.500 291.049
202003 272.836 100.300 306.566
202006 207.171 99.900 233.715
202009 222.422 99.900 250.921
202012 228.994 99.300 259.896
202103 270.530 99.900 305.193
202106 252.973 99.500 286.533
202109 255.181 100.100 287.302
202112 280.104 100.100 315.362
202203 309.509 101.100 345.021
202206 322.642 101.800 357.188
202209 347.414 103.100 379.763
202212 342.678 104.100 370.988
202303 350.935 104.400 378.835
202306 340.643 105.200 364.928
202309 341.874 106.200 362.798
202312 351.633 106.800 371.058
202403 377.235 107.200 396.589
202406 363.900 108.200 379.034
202409 359.724 108.900 372.276
202412 371.211 110.700 377.918
202503 406.612 111.100 412.468
202506 369.052 111.700 372.356
202509 361.417 112.000 363.676
202512 382.308 113.000 381.293
202603 405.877 112.700 405.877

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 1.25 mean?
Sumitomo (TSE:8053) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.25 as of Jul. 30, 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 and its competitors. This is 123% above median its historical median of 0.56. Over the past decade, Sumitomo's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 1.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Sumitomo ranks #302 out of 471 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 64.1%.
Is Sumitomo's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Sumitomo's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.25 is 123% above median its 10-year median of 0.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.35 to a high of 1.47. The Conglomerates industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.78. Sumitomo's value of 1.25 is 60.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sumitomo ranks #302 out of 471 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sumitomo has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sumitomo's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Sumitomo ranks #302 out of 471 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Sumitomo in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.78. Sumitomo's value of 1.25 is 60.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Sumitomo's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 1.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.56 vs. the industry median of 0.78, Sumitomo 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Conglomerates company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Conglomerates companies is 0.78, based on 471 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's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.25 is 60.3% 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 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 and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sumitomo's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.25, which is 123% above median its own 10-year median of 0.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sumitomo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo (TSE:8053) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円940.08, compared to a current price of 円1,592.00 — trading 69.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.25, which is 123% above median its 10-year median of 0.56 and 60.3% above the Conglomerates industry median of 0.78. Sumitomo's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 5 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 (TSE:8053), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.25 as of Jul. 30, 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 (TSE:8053) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,592.00 is trading 69.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円940.08. GuruFocus considers Sumitomo to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8053:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.25 (123% above median its 10-year median of 0.56)
  • GF Value™: 円940.08 vs. price of 円1,592.00 (69.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 60.3% above the Conglomerates median (#302 of 471)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8053 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sumitomo Business Description

Address 2 Otemachi 2-Chome, Otemachi Place East Tower, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-8601
Sumitomo Corp. is a general trading house, or sogo shosha, a type of conglomerate unique to Japan. Its core role is that of a trading intermediary in a variety of industrial sectors, including resources businesses such as energy and metals as well as nonresources businesses, both industrial ones like machinery and non-industrial ones like food, media, and retail. In addition to acting as a trading intermediary (including midstream processing functions to convert inputs into final products), Sumitomo also participates in upstream production businesses and downstream distribution businesses.
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