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Sumitomo Bakelite CoSBKLF 90 Debt-to-Equity is 0.08 as of Jun. 2026, which is 68% below its 10-year median of 0.25. 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 1,420 Chemicals companies, Sumitomo Bakelite Co ranks better than 80.77% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
SBKLF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08 Med: 0.25 Max: 0.41
Current: 0.08
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Sumitomo Bakelite Co was 0.41. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 0.25.
SBKLF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 80.77% of 1420
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.36
vs SBKLF: 0.08
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Sumitomo Bakelite Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Sumitomo Bakelite Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity of 0.08 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Sumitomo Bakelite Co and its competitors. This is 68% below median its historical median of 0.25. Over the past decade, Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.08 to 0.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Bakelite Co ranks #273 out of 1420 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 19.2%.
Is Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Sumitomo Bakelite Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.08 is 68% below median its 10-year median of 0.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 0.41. The Chemicals industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. Sumitomo Bakelite Co's value of 0.08 is 77.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sumitomo Bakelite Co ranks #273 out of 1420 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 Debt-to-Equity compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Bakelite Co ranks #273 out of 1420 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Sumitomo Bakelite Co in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. Sumitomo Bakelite Co's value of 0.08 is 77.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Sumitomo Bakelite Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.08 to 0.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.25 vs. the industry median of 0.36, Sumitomo Bakelite 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 Debt-to-Equity for a Chemicals company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Chemicals companies is 0.36, based on 1,420 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sumitomo Bakelite Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.08 is 77.8% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Sumitomo Bakelite Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sumitomo Bakelite Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.08, which is 68% below median its own 10-year median of 0.25. 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 Debt-to-Equity of 0.08. 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 Debt-to-Equity is 0.08, which is 68% below median its 10-year median of 0.25 and 77.8% below the Chemicals industry median of 0.36. 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 Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sumitomo Bakelite Co (SBKLF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.08 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:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.08 (68% below median its 10-year median of 0.25)
GF Value™: $24.39 vs. price of $36.58 (50% above fair value)
Industry Position: 77.8% below the Chemicals median (#273 of 1420)
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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