Sumitomo Chemical Co has the GF Score of 58, which implies that the company
might have
Poor future performance potential.
The GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation, which has been found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks by backtesting from 2006 to 2021. The stocks with a higher GF Score generally generate higher returns than those with lower GF Scores. Therefore, when picking stocks, investors should invest in companies with high GF Scores. The GF Score ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest rank.
GF Score takes following five key aspects into consideration:
Each one of these components is ranked and the ranks also have positive correlation with the long term performances of stocks. The GF score is calculated using the five key aspects of analysis. Through backtesting, we know that each of these key aspects has a different impact on the stock price performance. Thus, they are weighted differently when calculating the total score. The Profitability Rank and the Growth Rank are weighted fully, while other parameters have less weight.
Based on research and backtesting result, GuruFocus believes Sumitomo Chemical Co
might have
Poor future performance potential.
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Sumitomo Chemical Co (FRA:SMM) GF Score Explanation
Based on the historical long-term performances among five valuation aspects, the GF Score is found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks. It ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest. GuruFocus divided GF Score into following 5 categories:
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FRA:SMM vs DOW: GF Score Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, Sumitomo Chemical Co's GF Score, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Score 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 GF Score vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sumitomo Chemical Co's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sumitomo Chemical Co's GF Score falls into.
Sumitomo Chemical Co (FRA:SMM) has a GF Score of 58 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Sumitomo Chemical Co and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 72.00. Over the past decade, Sumitomo Chemical Co's GF Score has ranged from 48.00 to 87.00.
Is Sumitomo Chemical Co's GF Score too high?
Sumitomo Chemical Co's current GF Score of 58 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 72.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 48.00 to a high of 87.00. Overall, Sumitomo Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sumitomo Chemical Co's GF Score compare to DOW?
Sumitomo Chemical Co's GF Score of 58 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. Historically, Sumitomo Chemical Co's own GF Score has ranged from 48.00 to 87.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Score for a Chemicals company?
A good GF Score depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, GF Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high GF Score mean?
A high GF Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Sumitomo Chemical Co and its competitors. Sumitomo Chemical Co's current GF Score is 58, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 72.00. 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 €1.85, compared to a current price of €2.83 — trading 52.8% above its estimated fair value. The current GF Score is 58, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 72.00. Sumitomo Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Score calculated?
GF Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sumitomo Chemical Co (FRA:SMM), the current GF Score is 58 as of Jul. 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 €2.83 is trading 52.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.85.
GuruFocus considers Sumitomo Chemical Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:SMM:
GF Score: 58 (19% below median its 10-year median of 72.00)
GF Value™: €1.85 vs. price of €2.83 (52.8% above fair value)
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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