Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co (TSE:4008) Mohanram G-Score: 7 (As of Mar. 2026) — 40% Above Median

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TSE:4008 Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co Ltd TSE:4008
74 GF Score
Price 円1,297.00
GF Value 円1,055.61
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co Mohanram G-Score?

Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co TSE:4008 +0.86% 74 Mohanram G-Score is 7 as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates TSE:4008 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,055.61 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Mohanram G-Score is a financial indicator developed by professor Partha Mohanram to help investors find the best investment opportunities in the growth stocks. Companies have higher G-score tends to generate higher return. According to his study, the best growth stocks that have a G-Score greater than 6 tend to beat the market, while those with a G-Score lower than 1 tend to have negative absolute returns.

Thus, the zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 6, 7, 8
Bad or low score = 0, 1

Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co has an G-score of 7. It is a good or high score, which tends to beat the market.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's Mohanram G-Score or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:4008' s Mohanram G-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2   Med: 5   Max: 8
Current: 7

During the past 13 years, the highest Piotroski G-score of Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co was 8. The lowest was 2. And the median was 5.

Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co  (TSE:4008) Mohanram G-Score Explanation

Partha Mohanram is the John H. Watson Chair in Value Investing at Rotman and the Acting Vice-Dean of Research Strategy and Resources.

In 2000, he wrote a research paper called "Separating Winners from Losers Among Low Book-to-Market Stocks Using Financial Statement Analysis".

This paper tests whether a strategy based on financial statement analysis of low book-to-market (growth) stocks is successful in differentiating between winners and losers in terms of future stock performance. Based on the research, a strategy based on buying high G-score (6, 7 or 8) firms and shorting low G-score (0 or 1) firms consistently earns significant excess returns. Further, the results do not support a risk based explanation for the book-to-market effect as the strategy returns positive returns in all years, and firms that ex-ante appear less risky have better future returns.

To conclude, one can use a modified fundamental analysis strategy (G-score) to identify mispricing and earn substantial abnormal returns.


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Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co Mohanram G-Score Historical Data

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TSE:4008 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Mohanram G-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's Mohanram G-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Mohanram G-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 Mohanram G-Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's Mohanram G-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's Mohanram G-Score falls into.


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Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co Mohanram G-Score Calculation

The calculation of the Mohanram G-score consists of eight criteria. Assign one point for each criterion met, then add up all the points to get the G-Score.

Profitability

Question 1. Return on Assets (ROA)

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. It measures how well a company uses its asset to generate earnings.

Score 1 if ROA > ROA Industry Median, 0 otherwise.

Question 2. Cash ROA

Cash ROA equals to Cash Flow from Operations divided by average Total Assets. It measures how well a company uses its asset to generate cash.

Score 1 if Cash ROA > Cash ROA Industry Median, 0 otherwise.

Question 3. CFO and Net Income

Score 1 if CFO > Net Income, 0 otherwise.

Earnings Predictability

Question 4. Earnings Variability

Earnings Variability is measured as the variance of a firm's ROA in the past five years.

Score 1 if Earnings Variability < Earnings Variability Industry Median, 0 otherwise.

Question 5. Sales Growth Variability

Sales Growth Variability is measured as the 5-year variance in sales growth.

Score 1 if Sales Growth Variability < Sales Growth Variability Industry Median, 0 otherwise.

Accounting Conservatism

Question 6. Research & Development Intensity

Research & Development Intensity is calcualted by Research & Development divided by the beginning Total Assets.

Score 1 if Research & Development Intensity > Research & Development Intensity Industry Median, 0 otherwise.

Question 7. CAPEX Intensity

CAPEX Intensity is calcualted by Capital Expenditure divided by the beginning Total Assets.

Score 1 if CAPEX Intensity > CAPEX Intensity Industry Median, 0 otherwise.

Question 8. Advertising Expenditure Intensity

Advertising Expenditure Intensity is calcualted by Advertising Expenditure divided by the beginning Total Assets. Note that Advertising Expenditure is not reported as a seperate line item for many companies, thus Selling, General, & Admin. Expense is used in this calculation.

Score 1 if Advertising Expenditure Intensity > Advertising Expenditure Intensity Industry Median, 0 otherwise.

* 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.

* Note that all the Industry Median used for comparison in his original research, are substituted with Sector Median due to the limitation of data within certain countries.

Good or high score = 6, 7, 8
Bad or low score = 0, 1

Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co has an G-score of 7. It is a good or high score, which tends to beat the market.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Mohanram G-Score →
What does a Mohanram G-Score of 7 mean?
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co (TSE:4008) has a Mohanram G-Score of 7 as of Mar. 2026. G-Score is a financial indicator developed by professor Partha Mohanram to help investors find the best investment opportunities in the growth stocks. View historical data on Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's Mohanram G-Score has ranged from 2.00 to 8.00.
Is Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's Mohanram G-Score too high?
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's current Mohanram G-Score of 7 is 40% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 8.00. 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 Mohanram G-Score compare to LIN and SHW?
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's Mohanram G-Score of 7 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. Historically, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's own Mohanram G-Score has ranged from 2.00 to 8.00 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 Mohanram G-Score for a Chemicals company?
A good Mohanram G-Score depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Mohanram G-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 Mohanram G-Score mean?
A high Mohanram G-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. G-Score is a financial indicator developed by professor Partha Mohanram to help investors find the best investment opportunities in the growth stocks. View historical data on Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co and its competitors. Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's current Mohanram G-Score is 7, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 5.00. 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 Mohanram G-Score is 7, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. 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 Mohanram G-Score calculated?
Mohanram G-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co (TSE:4008), the current Mohanram G-Score is 7 as of Mar. 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:

  • Mohanram G-Score: 7 (40% above median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: 円1,055.61 vs. price of 円1,297.00 (22.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 3 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 1-13-5 Kudankita, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 102-0073
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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