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Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's
Operating Income
by its Interest Expense. Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円4,153 Mil. Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-86 Mil.
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 48.29.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4008'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.01 Med: 38.55 Max: 58.91
Current: 51.67
TSE:4008's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 77.23% of 1234
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 10.28
vs TSE:4008: 51.67
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co (TSE:4008) Interest Coverage Explanation
Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.
Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co Interest Coverage Related Terms
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co Interest Coverage Historical Data
* 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: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co Interest Coverage Chart
TSE:4008 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage 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 Interest Coverage vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's Interest Coverage falls into.
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co Interest Coverage Calculation
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:
* 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 Seika Chemicals Co (TSE:4008) has a Interest Coverage of 48.29 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 38.55. Over the past decade, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 24.01 to 58.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co ranks #281 out of 1234 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 22.8%.
Is Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's current Interest Coverage of 48.29 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 38.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.01 to a high of 58.91. The Chemicals industry median Interest Coverage is 10.28. Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's value of 48.29 is 369.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co ranks #281 out of 1234 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Interest Coverage compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co ranks #281 out of 1234 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 10.28. Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's value of 48.29 is 369.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 24.01 to 58.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.55 vs. the industry median of 10.28, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals 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 Interest Coverage for a Chemicals company?
The median Interest Coverage among Chemicals companies is 10.28, based on 1,234 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's current Interest Coverage of 48.29 is 369.7% 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 Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Interest Coverage is 10.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's current Interest Coverage is 48.29, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 38.55. 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 Interest Coverage is 48.29, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 38.55 and 369.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 10.28. 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 Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co (TSE:4008), the current Interest Coverage is 48.29 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:
Interest Coverage: 48.29 (25% above median its 10-year median of 38.55)
GF Value™: 円1,055.61 vs. price of 円1,297.00 (22.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 369.7% above the Chemicals median (#281 of 1234)
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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