Sumitomo Chemical CoSTU:SMM -6.66%64 FCF Margin % is 19.79% as of Mar. 2026, which is 257% above its 10-year median of 5.54. GuruFocus rates STU:SMM with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.84 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,579 Chemicals companies, Sumitomo Chemical Co ranks better than 75.81% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sumitomo Chemical Co's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:SMM'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.34 Med: 5.54 Max: 16.37
Current: 8.18
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Sumitomo Chemical Co was 16.37%. The lowest was -8.34%. And the median was 5.54%.
STU:SMM's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 75.81% of 1579
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.78
vs STU:SMM: 8.18
Sumitomo Chemical Co FCF Margin % Related Terms
Sumitomo Chemical Co FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sumitomo Chemical Co's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sumitomo Chemical Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sumitomo Chemical Co's FCF Margin % 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 Chemical Co (STU:SMM) has a FCF Margin % of 19.79% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Sumitomo Chemical Co and its competitors. This is 257% above median its historical median of 5.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Chemical Co ranks #382 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 24.2%.
Is Sumitomo Chemical Co's FCF Margin % too high?
Sumitomo Chemical Co's current FCF Margin % of 19.79% is 257% above median its 10-year median of 5.54. The Chemicals industry median FCF Margin % is 1.78. Sumitomo Chemical Co's value of 19.79% is 1011.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sumitomo Chemical Co ranks #382 out of 1579 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 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sumitomo Chemical Co's FCF Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Chemical Co ranks #382 out of 1579 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Sumitomo Chemical Co in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.78. Sumitomo Chemical Co's value of 19.79% is 1011.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.54 vs. the industry median of 1.78, 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 FCF Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median FCF Margin % among Chemicals companies is 1.78, based on 1,579 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sumitomo Chemical Co's current FCF Margin % of 19.79% is 1011.8% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Sumitomo Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sumitomo Chemical Co's current FCF Margin % is 19.79%, which is 257% above median its own 10-year median of 5.54. 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 (STU:SMM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.84, compared to a current price of €2.75 — trading 49.4% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 19.79%, which is 257% above median its 10-year median of 5.54 and 1011.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.78. Sumitomo Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sumitomo Chemical Co (STU:SMM), the current FCF Margin % is 19.79% as of Mar. 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 (STU:SMM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €2.75 is trading 49.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.84.
GuruFocus considers Sumitomo Chemical Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:SMM:
FCF Margin %: 19.79% (257% above median its 10-year median of 5.54)
GF Value™: €1.84 vs. price of €2.75 (49.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1011.8% above the Chemicals median (#382 of 1579)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU: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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