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Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co has the GF Score of 74, which implies that the company
is
Likely to have average performance.
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 Seika Chemicals Co
is
Likely to have average performance.
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Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co (TSE:4008) 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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Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co GF Score Related Terms
TSE:4008 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: GF Score Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals 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 Seika Chemicals Co GF Score vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's GF Score falls into.
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co (TSE:4008) has a GF Score of 74 as of Jul. 23, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 86.00. Over the past decade, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's GF Score has ranged from 32.00 to 95.00.
Is Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's GF Score too high?
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's current GF Score of 74 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 86.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 32.00 to a high of 95.00. Overall, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's GF Score compare to LIN and SHW?
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's GF Score of 74 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. Historically, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's own GF Score has ranged from 32.00 to 95.00 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 Seika Chemicals Co and its competitors. Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's current GF Score is 74, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 86.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co (TSE:4008) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,055.61, compared to a current price of 円1,297.00 — trading 22.9% above its estimated fair value. The current GF Score is 74, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 86.00. Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 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 Seika Chemicals Co (TSE:4008), the current GF Score is 74 as of Jul. 23, 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 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:
GF Score: 74 (14% below median its 10-year median of 86.00)
GF Value™: 円1,055.61 vs. price of 円1,297.00 (22.9% above fair value)
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 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.
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