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Sumitomo Chemical CoFRA:SMM +0.14%62 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 13.00% as of Jun. 2026, which is 189% above its 10-year median of 4.50. GuruFocus rates FRA:SMM with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.00 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,408 Chemicals companies, Sumitomo Chemical Co ranks better than 72.16% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Sumitomo Chemical Co's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 6.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 13.00% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Sumitomo Chemical Co was 26.60% per year. The lowest was -27.30% per year. And the median was 4.50% per year.
Sumitomo Chemical Co (FRA:SMM) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Sumitomo Chemical Co 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
FRA:SMM vs DOW: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, Sumitomo Chemical Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sumitomo Chemical Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sumitomo Chemical Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
Sumitomo Chemical Co 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 13.00% mean?
Sumitomo Chemical Co (FRA:SMM) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 13.00% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Sumitomo Chemical Co and its competitors. This is 189% above median its historical median of 4.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Chemical Co ranks #392 out of 1408 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 27.8%.
Is Sumitomo Chemical Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Sumitomo Chemical Co's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 13.00% is 189% above median its 10-year median of 4.50. The Chemicals industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.80. Sumitomo Chemical Co's value of 13.00% is 1525% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sumitomo Chemical Co ranks #392 out of 1408 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sumitomo Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sumitomo Chemical Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Chemical Co ranks #392 out of 1408 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts Sumitomo Chemical Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.80. Sumitomo Chemical Co's value of 13.00% is 1525% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.50 vs. the industry median of 0.80, 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Chemicals company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Chemicals companies is 0.80, based on 1,408 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sumitomo Chemical Co's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 13.00% is 1525% 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Sumitomo Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sumitomo Chemical Co's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 13.00%, which is 189% above median its own 10-year median of 4.50. 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 €2.00, compared to a current price of €2.74 — trading 36.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 13.00%, which is 189% above median its 10-year median of 4.50 and 1525% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.80. Sumitomo Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sumitomo Chemical Co (FRA:SMM), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 13.00% 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 Chemical Co (FRA:SMM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €2.74 is trading 36.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.00.
GuruFocus considers Sumitomo Chemical Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:SMM:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 13.00% (189% above median its 10-year median of 4.50)
GF Value™: €2.00 vs. price of €2.74 (36.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1525% above the Chemicals median (#392 of 1408)
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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