Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co (TSE:4008) EV-to-FCF: (As of Jul. 23, 2026)

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TSE:4008 Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co Ltd TSE:4008
74 GF Score
Price 円1,297.00
GF Value 円1,055.61
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co EV-to-FCF?

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's Enterprise Value is 円83,260 Mil. Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円0 Mil. Therefore, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's EV-to-FCF for today is .

The historical rank and industry rank for Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:4008' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0   Med: 0   Max: 19.31
Current: 19.31

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co was 19.31. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.00.

TSE:4008's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than
53.94% of 927 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 21.44 vs TSE:4008: 19.31

EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.

As of today (2026-07-23), Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's stock price is 円1297.00. Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円117.480. Therefore, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 11.04.


Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co  (TSE:4008) EV-to-FCF Explanation

EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 Seika Chemicals Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=1297.00/117.480
=11.04

Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's share price for today is 円1297.00.
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals 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 円117.480.

* 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.

Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.


Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's EV-to-FCF 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.

Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co EV-to-FCF Chart

Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-FCF
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Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-FCF Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -9.13 0.00 0.00 0.00 18.07

TSE:4008 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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 Seika Chemicals Co EV-to-FCF vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.


TSE:4008
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Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co EV-to-FCF Calculation

Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=83259.564/0
=

Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's current Enterprise Value is 円83,260 Mil.
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's Free Cash Flow 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 円0 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.

Is Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co (TSE:4008) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,297.00 is trading 22.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,055.61. GuruFocus considers Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4008:

  • EV-to-FCF:
  • GF Value™: 円1,055.61 vs. price of 円1,297.00 (22.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4008 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co Business Description

Address 1-13-5 Kudankita, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 102-0073
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co Ltd manufactures and sells chemicals and chemical-based products in three segments based on product type. The superabsorbent-polymers segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells diapers, sanitary napkins, water repellent tape for power and optical cables, and sodium polyacrylate products used as a water-retention agent for agricultural and horticultural use. The chemicals segment sells plastic polymers, latex, and chemical additives used in the production of lithium-ion batteries and pharmaceuticals. The gases segment sells gases for industrial use, which includes electronics production, as well as aerosol propellant gas and nitrous oxide.
74GF Score

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円1,297.00
Price
円1,055.61
GF Value