SMFRF (Sumitomo Forestry Co) Graham Number: $15.39 (As of Dec. 2025) — 2130% Above Median

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SMFRF Sumitomo Forestry Co Ltd SMFRF
83 GF Score
Price $7.99
GF Value $14.02
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Sumitomo Forestry Co Graham Number?

Sumitomo Forestry Co SMFRF 83 Graham Number is $15.39 as of Dec. 2025, which is 2130% above its 10-year median of 0.69. GuruFocus rates SMFRF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.02 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 73 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Sumitomo Forestry Co ranks better than 68.49% on this metric.

Graham Number is a figure that measures a stock's fundamental value by taking into account the company's earnings per share and book value per share. The Graham number is the upper bound of the price range that a defensive investor should pay for the stock. According to the theory, any stock price below the Graham number is considered undervalued, and thus worth investing in.

As of today (2026-07-28), the stock price of Sumitomo Forestry Co is $7.99. Sumitomo Forestry Co's graham number for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $15.39. Therefore, Sumitomo Forestry Co's Price to Graham Number ratio for today is 0.55.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sumitomo Forestry Co's Graham Number or its related term are showing as below:

SMFRF' s Price-to-Graham-Number Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.39   Med: 0.69   Max: 0.93
Current: 0.59

During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Graham Number ratio of Sumitomo Forestry Co was 0.93. The lowest was 0.39. And the median was 0.69.

SMFRF's Price-to-Graham-Number is ranked better than
68.49% of 73 companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.77 vs SMFRF: 0.59

Graham Number is a combination of asset valuation and earnings power valuation. It is a very conservative way of valuing a stock.


Sumitomo Forestry Co  (OTCPK:SMFRF) Graham Number Explanation

Ben Graham actually did not publish a formula like this. But he wrote in The Intelligent Investor (1948 version) regarding to the criteria for purchases:

Current price should not be more than 15 times average earnings of the past three years.

Current price should not be more than 1.5 times the book value last reported. However, a multiplier of earnings below 15 could justify a correspondingly higher multiplier of assets. As a rule of thumb we suggest that the product of the multiplier times the ratio of price to book value should not exceed 22.5. (This figure corresponds to 15 times earnings and 1.5 times book value. It would admit an issue selling at only 9 times earnings and 2.5 times asset value, etc.)

Unlike valuation methods such as DCF or Discounted Earnings, the Graham number does not take growth into the valuation. Unlike the valuation methods based on book value alone, it takes into account the earnings power. Therefore, the Graham Number is a combination of asset valuation and earnings power valuation.

In general, the Graham number is a very conservative way of valuing a stock. It cannot be applied to companies with negative book values.

Sumitomo Forestry Co's Price to Graham number Ratio for today is calculated as

Price to Graham number=Share Price (Today)/Graham number (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=7.99/14.51
=0.55

* 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.


Be Aware

Please keep these in mind:

1. Graham Number does not take growth into account. Therefore it underestimates the values of the companies that have good earnings growth. We feel that if the earnings per share grows more than 10% a year, Graham Number underestimates the value.
2. Graham Number punishes the companies that have temporarily low earnings. Therefore, an average of earnings makes more sense in the calculation of Graham Number.
3. Graham Numbers underestimates companies that are light with book.


Sumitomo Forestry Co Graham Number Related Terms


Sumitomo Forestry Co Graham Number Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sumitomo Forestry Co's Graham Number can be seen below:

* 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 Forestry Co Graham Number Chart

Sumitomo Forestry Co Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Graham Number
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Sumitomo Forestry Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Graham Number Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 15.79 16.06 15.35 15.39 14.64

SMFRF vs DHI, PHM, LEN: Graham Number Comparison

For the Residential Construction subindustry, Sumitomo Forestry Co's Price-to-Graham-Number, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Graham-Number 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 Forestry Co Price-to-Graham-Number vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry

For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sumitomo Forestry Co's Price-to-Graham-Number distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sumitomo Forestry Co's Price-to-Graham-Number falls into.


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Sumitomo Forestry Co Graham Number Calculation

Graham Number is a concept based on Ben Graham's conservative valuation of companies.

Sumitomo Forestry Co's Graham Number for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Graham Number
=sqrt of (22.5* Tangible Book per Share *EPS without NRI)
=sqrt of (22.5*9.733*1.037)
=15.07

Sumitomo Forestry Co's Graham Number for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Graham Number
=sqrt of (22.5*Tangible Book per Share*EPS without NRI (TTM))
=sqrt of (22.5*9.733*0.961)
=14.51

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Graham Number →
What does a Graham Number of $15.39 mean?
Sumitomo Forestry Co (SMFRF) has a Graham Number of $15.39 as of Dec. 2025. The Graham Number values a company based on its per-share earnings and book value. View historical data on Sumitomo Forestry Co and its competitors. This is 2130% above median its historical median of 0.69. Over the past decade, Sumitomo Forestry Co's Graham Number has ranged from 0.39 to 0.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Forestry Co ranks #23 out of 73 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 31.5%.
Is Sumitomo Forestry Co's Graham Number too high?
Sumitomo Forestry Co's current Graham Number of $15.39 is 2130% above median its 10-year median of 0.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.39 to a high of 0.93. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median Graham Number is 0.77. Sumitomo Forestry Co's value of $15.39 is 1898.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sumitomo Forestry Co ranks #23 out of 73 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sumitomo Forestry Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sumitomo Forestry Co's Graham Number compare to DHI and PHM?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Forestry Co ranks #23 out of 73 companies for Graham Number. This puts Sumitomo Forestry Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Graham Number is 0.77. Sumitomo Forestry Co's value of $15.39 is 1898.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Sumitomo Forestry Co's own Graham Number has ranged from 0.39 to 0.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.69 vs. the industry median of 0.77, Sumitomo Forestry 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 Graham Number for a Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median Graham Number among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 0.77, based on 73 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Graham Number significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Graham Number should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sumitomo Forestry Co's current Graham Number of $15.39 is 1898.7% 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 Graham Number mean?
A high Graham Number can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Graham Number values a company based on its per-share earnings and book value. View historical data on Sumitomo Forestry Co and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median Graham Number is 0.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sumitomo Forestry Co's current Graham Number is $15.39, which is 2130% above median its own 10-year median of 0.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sumitomo Forestry Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Forestry Co (SMFRF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.02, compared to a current price of $7.99 — trading 43% below its estimated fair value. The current Graham Number is $15.39, which is 2130% above median its 10-year median of 0.69 and 1898.7% above the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 0.77. Sumitomo Forestry Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Graham Number calculated?
Graham Number is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sumitomo Forestry Co (SMFRF), the current Graham Number is $15.39 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Forestry Co (SMFRF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Forestry Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $7.99 is trading 43% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.02. GuruFocus considers Sumitomo Forestry Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SMFRF:

  • Graham Number: $15.39 (2130% above median its 10-year median of 0.69)
  • GF Value™: $14.02 vs. price of $7.99 (43% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1898.7% above the Homebuilding & Construction median (#23 of 73)

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


Sumitomo Forestry Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 1911:Japan5F6:Germany
Address 1-3-2 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-8270
Website https://sfc.jp
Sumitomo Forestry Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the timber, housing, and environmental businesses. The company operates through four reportable segments: Timber Building Materials Business, Housing Business, Construction and Real Estate Business, and Resources and Environment Business. The Timber Building Materials Business purchases, manufactures, and sells timber and building materials. The Housing Business handles housing construction, renovation, and real estate brokerage. The Construction and Real Estate Business develops condominiums, apartment buildings, and commercial complexes. The Resources and Environment Business focuses on renewable energy and forestry resource operations. It generates the majority of revenue from the Construction and real estate business segment.
83GF Score

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