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Sumitomo Bakelite CoSBKLF 86 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 11.90% as of Jun. 2026, which is 109% above its 10-year median of 5.70. GuruFocus rates SBKLF with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.07. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,412 Chemicals companies, Sumitomo Bakelite Co ranks better than 71.03% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Sumitomo Bakelite Co's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 43.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 11.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 9.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 9.90% 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 Bakelite Co was 94.90% per year. The lowest was -60.50% per year. And the median was 5.70% per year.
Sumitomo Bakelite Co (OTCPK:SBKLF) 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 Bakelite Co 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
SBKLF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sumitomo Bakelite 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 Bakelite Co 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sumitomo Bakelite Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sumitomo Bakelite Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
Sumitomo Bakelite 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 11.90% mean?
Sumitomo Bakelite Co (SBKLF) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 11.90% 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 Bakelite Co and its competitors. This is 109% above median its historical median of 5.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Bakelite Co ranks #409 out of 1412 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 29%.
Is Sumitomo Bakelite Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Sumitomo Bakelite Co's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 11.90% is 109% above median its 10-year median of 5.70. The Chemicals industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.70. Sumitomo Bakelite Co's value of 11.90% is 1600% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sumitomo Bakelite Co ranks #409 out of 1412 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sumitomo Bakelite Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sumitomo Bakelite Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Bakelite Co ranks #409 out of 1412 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts Sumitomo Bakelite Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.70. Sumitomo Bakelite Co's value of 11.90% is 1600% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.70 vs. the industry median of 0.70, Sumitomo Bakelite 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 0.70, based on 1,412 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 Bakelite Co's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 11.90% is 1600% 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 Bakelite Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sumitomo Bakelite Co's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 11.90%, which is 109% above median its own 10-year median of 5.70. 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 11.90%. The stock's GF Value™ is $27.07, compared to a current price of $36.58 — trading 35.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 11.90%, which is 109% above median its 10-year median of 5.70 and 1600% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.70. Sumitomo Bakelite Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 2 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 Bakelite Co (SBKLF), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 11.90% 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 35.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $27.07.
Key valuation signals for SBKLF:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 11.90% (109% above median its 10-year median of 5.70)
GF Value™: $27.07 vs. price of $36.58 (35.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1600% above the Chemicals median (#409 of 1412)
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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