Sumitomo Chemical Co (FRA:SMM) Institutional Ownership: 27.69% (As of Jul. 18, 2026)

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FRA:SMM Sumitomo Chemical Co Ltd FRA:SMM
59 GF Score
Price €2.77
GF Value €1.86
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Sumitomo Chemical Co Institutional Ownership?

Sumitomo Chemical Co FRA:SMM -3.01% 59 Institutional Ownership is 27.69% as of Jul. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:SMM with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.86 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Institutional ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, Sumitomo Chemical Co's institutional ownership is 27.69%.

Insider Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Sumitomo Chemical Co's Insider Ownership is 0.00%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Sumitomo Chemical Co's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 0.00%.

Sumitomo Chemical Co Institutional Ownership Historical Data

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Sumitomo Chemical Co Institutional Ownership Chart

Sumitomo Chemical Co Historical Data

The historical data trend for Sumitomo Chemical Co can be seen below:

2025-09-30 2025-10-31 2025-11-30 2025-12-31 2026-01-31 2026-02-28 2026-03-31 2026-04-30 2026-05-31 2026-06-30
Institutional Ownership 25.68 25.58 26.28 26.73 27.68 28.02 27.70 28.38 27.95 27.69
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Sumitomo Chemical Co Institutional Ownership Calculation

The percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding.

What does a Institutional Ownership of 27.69% mean?
Sumitomo Chemical Co (FRA:SMM) has a Institutional Ownership of 27.69% as of Jul. 18, 2026. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Sumitomo Chemical Co and its competitors.
Is Sumitomo Chemical Co's Institutional Ownership too high?
Sumitomo Chemical Co's current Institutional Ownership is 27.69%. Overall, Sumitomo Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sumitomo Chemical Co's Institutional Ownership compare to DOW?
Sumitomo Chemical Co's Institutional Ownership of 27.69% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Institutional Ownership for a Chemicals company?
A good Institutional Ownership depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Institutional Ownership 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 Institutional Ownership mean?
A high Institutional Ownership can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Sumitomo Chemical Co and its competitors. Sumitomo Chemical Co's current Institutional Ownership is 27.69%. 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 €1.86, compared to a current price of €2.77 — trading 49% above its estimated fair value. The current Institutional Ownership is 27.69%. Sumitomo Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Institutional Ownership calculated?
Institutional Ownership is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sumitomo Chemical Co (FRA:SMM), the current Institutional Ownership is 27.69% as of Jul. 18, 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 €2.77 is trading 49% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.86. GuruFocus considers Sumitomo Chemical Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:SMM:

  • Institutional Ownership: 27.69%
  • GF Value™: €1.86 vs. price of €2.77 (49% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 2-7-1 Nihonbashi, Tokyo Nihonbashi Tower, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-6020
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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