Sumitomo Chemical Co (FRA:SMM) Interest Expense: €-362 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:SMM Sumitomo Chemical Co Ltd FRA:SMM
58 GF Score
Price €2.96
GF Value €1.87
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Sumitomo Chemical Co Interest Expense?

Sumitomo Chemical Co FRA:SMM +4.81% 58 Interest Expense is €-362 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:SMM with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.87 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Sumitomo Chemical Co's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -84 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-362 Mil.

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. Sumitomo Chemical Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -156 Mil. Sumitomo Chemical Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -84 Mil. Sumitomo Chemical Co did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Sumitomo Chemical Co  (FRA:SMM) Interest Expense Explanation

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. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Sumitomo Chemical Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-84 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-156 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €4,961 Mil.

Sumitomo Chemical Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Sumitomo Chemical Co did not have earnings to cover the 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Sumitomo Chemical Co Ltd interest coverage is 3.06, which is low.

Sumitomo Chemical Co Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sumitomo Chemical Co's Interest Expense 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 Chemical Co Interest Expense Chart

Sumitomo Chemical Co Annual Data
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Sumitomo Chemical Co Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-362 Mil.

* 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 Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of €-362 Mil mean?
Sumitomo Chemical Co (FRA:SMM) has a Interest Expense of €-362 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Sumitomo Chemical Co and its competitors.
Is Sumitomo Chemical Co's Interest Expense too high?
Sumitomo Chemical Co's current Interest Expense is €-362 Mil. Overall, Sumitomo Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sumitomo Chemical Co's Interest Expense compare to DOW?
Sumitomo Chemical Co's Interest Expense of €-362 Mil 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 Interest Expense for a Chemicals company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Sumitomo Chemical Co and its competitors. Sumitomo Chemical Co's current Interest Expense is €-362 Mil. 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 €1.87, compared to a current price of €2.96 — trading 58.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-362 Mil. Sumitomo Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sumitomo Chemical Co (FRA:SMM), the current Interest Expense is €-362 Mil 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 Chemical Co (FRA:SMM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €2.96 is trading 58.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.87. GuruFocus considers Sumitomo Chemical Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:SMM:

  • Interest Expense: €-362 Mil
  • GF Value™: €1.87 vs. price of €2.96 (58.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 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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