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Sumitomo Chemical CoFRA:SMM -1.17%60 Debt-to-EBITDA is 16.29 as of Mar. 2026, which is 344% above its 10-year median of 3.67. GuruFocus rates FRA:SMM with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.87 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,234 Chemicals companies, Sumitomo Chemical Co ranks worse than 67.26% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sumitomo Chemical Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:SMM'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.05 Med: 3.67 Max: 7.03
Current: 3.83
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Sumitomo Chemical Co was 7.03. The lowest was -6.05. And the median was 3.67.
FRA:SMM's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 67.26% of 1234
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 2.16
vs FRA:SMM: 3.83
Sumitomo Chemical Co (FRA:SMM) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
Sumitomo Chemical Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Sumitomo Chemical Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sumitomo Chemical Co's Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Chemicals subindustry, Sumitomo Chemical Co's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sumitomo Chemical Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sumitomo Chemical Co's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Sumitomo Chemical Co (FRA:SMM) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 16.29 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Sumitomo Chemical Co. This is 344% above median its historical median of 3.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Chemical Co ranks #830 out of 1234 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 67.3%.
Is Sumitomo Chemical Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Sumitomo Chemical Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 16.29 is 344% above median its 10-year median of 3.67. The Chemicals industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.16. Sumitomo Chemical Co's value of 16.29 is 654.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sumitomo Chemical Co ranks #830 out of 1234 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sumitomo Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sumitomo Chemical Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Chemical Co ranks #830 out of 1234 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Sumitomo Chemical Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.16. Sumitomo Chemical Co's value of 16.29 is 654.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.67 vs. the industry median of 2.16, Sumitomo Chemical 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for a Chemicals company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Chemicals companies is 2.16, based on 1,234 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sumitomo Chemical Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 16.29 is 654.2% 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Sumitomo Chemical Co. For the Chemicals industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sumitomo Chemical Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 16.29, which is 344% above median its own 10-year median of 3.67. 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 (FRA:SMM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.87, compared to a current price of €2.87 — trading 53.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 16.29, which is 344% above median its 10-year median of 3.67 and 654.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 2.16. Sumitomo Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sumitomo Chemical Co (FRA:SMM), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 16.29 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 Chemical Co (FRA:SMM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €2.87 is trading 53.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.87.
GuruFocus considers Sumitomo Chemical Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:SMM:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 16.29 (344% above median its 10-year median of 3.67)
GF Value™: €1.87 vs. price of €2.87 (53.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 654.2% above the Chemicals median (#830 of 1234)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SMM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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