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Sumitomo Chemical CoFRA:SMM +0.90%60 EV-to-EBITDA is 6.28 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 6.20. 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 1,321 Chemicals companies, Sumitomo Chemical Co ranks better than 78.2% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Sumitomo Chemical Co's enterprise value is €10,738 Mil.
Sumitomo Chemical Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,711 Mil. Therefore, Sumitomo Chemical Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 6.28.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sumitomo Chemical Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:SMM'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -92.43 Med: 6.2 Max: 131.7
Current: 6.65
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Sumitomo Chemical Co was 131.70. The lowest was -92.43. And the median was 6.20.
FRA:SMM's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 78.2% of 1321
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 13.21
vs FRA:SMM: 6.65
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
Sumitomo Chemical Co (FRA:SMM) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Sumitomo Chemical Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Sumitomo Chemical Co's share price for today is €2.793.
Sumitomo Chemical Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €0.210.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Sumitomo Chemical Co's EV-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 EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sumitomo Chemical Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sumitomo Chemical Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Sumitomo Chemical Co's current Enterprise Value is €10,738 Mil.
Sumitomo Chemical Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €1,711 Mil.
* 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 Chemical Co (FRA:SMM) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 6.28 as of Aug. 03, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Sumitomo Chemical Co. This is near median its historical median of 6.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Chemical Co ranks #288 out of 1321 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 21.8%.
Is Sumitomo Chemical Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Sumitomo Chemical Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.28 is near median its 10-year median of 6.20. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.21. Sumitomo Chemical Co's value of 6.28 is 52.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sumitomo Chemical Co ranks #288 out of 1321 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 EV-to-EBITDA compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Chemical Co ranks #288 out of 1321 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Sumitomo Chemical Co in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.21. Sumitomo Chemical Co's value of 6.28 is 52.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.20 vs. the industry median of 13.21, Sumitomo Chemical 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Chemicals companies is 13.21, based on 1,321 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sumitomo Chemical Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.28 is 52.5% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Sumitomo Chemical Co. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sumitomo Chemical Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.28, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.20. 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 €2.79 — trading 49.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.28, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.20 and 52.5% below the Chemicals industry median of 13.21. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sumitomo Chemical Co (FRA:SMM), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.28 as of Aug. 03, 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 €2.79 is trading 49.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.87.
GuruFocus considers Sumitomo Chemical Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:SMM:
EV-to-EBITDA: 6.28 (near median its 10-year median of 6.20)
GF Value™: €1.87 vs. price of €2.79 (49.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 52.5% below the Chemicals median (#288 of 1321)
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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