Sumitomo Chemical CoSOMMF 63 FCF Yield % is 23.41 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 22.36. GuruFocus rates SOMMF with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.49 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,610 Chemicals companies, Sumitomo Chemical Co ranks better than 96.65% 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 Chemical Co FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sumitomo Chemical Co's FCF Yield % can be seen below:
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For the Chemicals subindustry, Sumitomo Chemical Co's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sumitomo Chemical Co's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sumitomo Chemical 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 Chemical Co (SOMMF) has a FCF Yield % of 23.41 as of Jun. 27, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Sumitomo Chemical Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 22.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Chemical Co ranks #54 out of 1610 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 3.4%.
Is Sumitomo Chemical Co's FCF Yield % too high?
Sumitomo Chemical Co's current FCF Yield % of 23.41 is near median its 10-year median of 22.36. The Chemicals industry median FCF Yield % is 0.90. Sumitomo Chemical Co's value of 23.41 is 2515.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sumitomo Chemical Co ranks #54 out of 1610 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 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sumitomo Chemical Co's FCF Yield % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Chemical Co ranks #54 out of 1610 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Sumitomo Chemical Co in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Yield % is 0.90. Sumitomo Chemical Co's value of 23.41 is 2515.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 22.36 vs. the industry median of 0.90, 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 Yield % for a Chemicals company?
The median FCF Yield % among Chemicals companies is 0.90, based on 1,610 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 Chemical Co's current FCF Yield % of 23.41 is 2515.6% 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 Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median FCF Yield % is 0.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sumitomo Chemical Co's current FCF Yield % is 23.41, which is near median its own 10-year median of 22.36. 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 (SOMMF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.49, compared to a current price of $3.64 — trading 46.3% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 23.41, which is near median its 10-year median of 22.36 and 2515.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.90. Sumitomo Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sumitomo Chemical Co (SOMMF), the current FCF Yield % is 23.41 as of Jun. 27, 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 (SOMMF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.64 is trading 46.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.49.
GuruFocus considers Sumitomo Chemical Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SOMMF:
FCF Yield %: 23.41 (near median its 10-year median of 22.36)
GF Value™: $2.49 vs. price of $3.64 (46.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2515.6% above the Chemicals median (#54 of 1610)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SOMMF 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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