Soken Chemical & Engineering Co (TSE:4972) GF Score: 82/100 (As of Jul. 23, 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:4972 Soken Chemical & Engineering Co Ltd TSE:4972
82 GF Score
Price 円3,805.00
GF Value 円1,731.94
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Soken Chemical & Engineering Co GF Score?

Soken Chemical & Engineering Co TSE:4972 +0.66% 82 GF Score is 82 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 81.00. GuruFocus rates TSE:4972 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,731.94 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Soken Chemical & Engineering Co has the GF Score of 82, which implies that the company might have Good outperformance 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:

1. Financial Strength : 8/10
2. Profitability Rank : 8/10
3. Growth Rank : 10/10
4. GF Value Rank : 1/10
5. Momentum Rank : 9/10

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 Soken Chemical & Engineering Co might have Good outperformance potential.

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Soken Chemical & Engineering Co  (TSE:4972) 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:

GF Score Performance Potential and All-in-One Screener Examples (1)
91 - 100Highest outperformance potential
81 - 90Good outperformance potential
71 - 80Likely to have average performance
51 - 70Poor future performance potential
0 - 50Worst future performance potential, or not enough data

(1) These are some simple examples. You can access our GF Score filter under All-in-One Screener’s Fundamental tab.


Soken Chemical & Engineering Co GF Score Related Terms


TSE:4972 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: GF Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Soken Chemical & Engineering 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.


Soken Chemical & Engineering Co GF Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Soken Chemical & Engineering Co's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Soken Chemical & Engineering Co's GF Score falls into.


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What does a GF Score of 82 mean?
Soken Chemical & Engineering Co (TSE:4972) has a GF Score of 82 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 Soken Chemical & Engineering Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 81.00. Over the past decade, Soken Chemical & Engineering Co's GF Score has ranged from 32.00 to 92.00.
Is Soken Chemical & Engineering Co's GF Score too high?
Soken Chemical & Engineering Co's current GF Score of 82 is near median its 10-year median of 81.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 32.00 to a high of 92.00. Overall, Soken Chemical & Engineering Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Soken Chemical & Engineering Co's GF Score compare to LIN and SHW?
Soken Chemical & Engineering Co's GF Score of 82 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. Historically, Soken Chemical & Engineering Co's own GF Score has ranged from 32.00 to 92.00 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 Soken Chemical & Engineering Co and its competitors. Soken Chemical & Engineering Co's current GF Score is 82, which is near median its own 10-year median of 81.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Soken Chemical & Engineering Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Soken Chemical & Engineering Co (TSE:4972) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,731.94, compared to a current price of 円3,805.00 — trading 119.7% above its estimated fair value. The current GF Score is 82, which is near median its 10-year median of 81.00. Soken Chemical & Engineering Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 5 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 Soken Chemical & Engineering Co (TSE:4972), the current GF Score is 82 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 Soken Chemical & Engineering Co (TSE:4972) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Soken Chemical & Engineering Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,805.00 is trading 119.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,731.94. GuruFocus considers Soken Chemical & Engineering Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4972:

  • GF Score: 82 (near median its 10-year median of 81.00)
  • GF Value™: 円1,731.94 vs. price of 円3,805.00 (119.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4972 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Soken Chemical & Engineering Co Business Description

Address 3-29-5 Takada, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 171-8531
Soken Chemical & Engineering Co Ltd Is engaged in the manufacture and sales of acrylic pressure sensitive adhesives, functional polymers, organic fine particles, and adhesive tapes. The products of the company include pressure sensitive adhesives, fine particles, specialty coated products, and nanoimprinting products.
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