Sumitomo Bakelite CoSBKLF 64 FCF Yield % is 2.93 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 5.40. GuruFocus rates SBKLF with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.44 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,605 Chemicals companies, Sumitomo Bakelite Co ranks better than 61.5% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Sumitomo Bakelite Co FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sumitomo Bakelite Co's FCF Yield % can be seen below:
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For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sumitomo Bakelite Co's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % data, can be viewed below:
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Sumitomo Bakelite Co FCF Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sumitomo Bakelite Co's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sumitomo Bakelite Co's FCF Yield % 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 Bakelite Co (SBKLF) has a FCF Yield % of 2.93 as of Jun. 28, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Sumitomo Bakelite Co and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 5.40. Over the past decade, Sumitomo Bakelite Co's FCF Yield % has ranged from 0.95 to 11.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Bakelite Co ranks #618 out of 1605 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 38.5%.
Is Sumitomo Bakelite Co's FCF Yield % too high?
Sumitomo Bakelite Co's current FCF Yield % of 2.93 is 46% below median its 10-year median of 5.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.95 to a high of 11.89. The Chemicals industry median FCF Yield % is 0.94. Sumitomo Bakelite Co's value of 2.93 is 211.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sumitomo Bakelite Co ranks #618 out of 1605 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sumitomo Bakelite 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 Bakelite Co's FCF Yield % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Bakelite Co ranks #618 out of 1605 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Sumitomo Bakelite Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 0.94. Sumitomo Bakelite Co's value of 2.93 is 211.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Sumitomo Bakelite Co's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 0.95 to 11.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.40 vs. the industry median of 0.94, 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 FCF Yield % for a Chemicals company?
The median FCF Yield % among Chemicals companies is 0.94, based on 1,605 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sumitomo Bakelite Co's current FCF Yield % of 2.93 is 211.7% 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 Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Sumitomo Bakelite Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median FCF Yield % is 0.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sumitomo Bakelite Co's current FCF Yield % is 2.93, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 5.40. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Bakelite Co (SBKLF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.44, compared to a current price of $36.58 — trading 63% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 2.93, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 5.40 and 211.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.94. Sumitomo Bakelite Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sumitomo Bakelite Co (SBKLF), the current FCF Yield % is 2.93 as of Jun. 28, 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 63% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.44.
GuruFocus considers Sumitomo Bakelite Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SBKLF:
FCF Yield %: 2.93 (46% below median its 10-year median of 5.40)
GF Value™: $22.44 vs. price of $36.58 (63% above fair value)
Industry Position: 211.7% above the Chemicals median (#618 of 1605)
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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