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Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Sumitomo Bakelite Co's interest expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円 -123 Mil.
Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-395 Mil.
Sumitomo Bakelite Co (TSE:4203) 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.
* 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.
Good Sign:
Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Sumitomo Bakelite Co Ltd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.
Sumitomo Bakelite Co Interest Expense Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sumitomo Bakelite 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.
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 円-395 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.
Sumitomo Bakelite Co (TSE:4203) has a Interest Expense of 円-395 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Sumitomo Bakelite Co and its competitors.
Is Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Interest Expense too high?
Sumitomo Bakelite Co's current Interest Expense is 円-395 Mil. Overall, Sumitomo Bakelite Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Interest Expense compare to LIN and SHW?
Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Interest Expense of 円-395 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 Bakelite Co and its competitors. Sumitomo Bakelite Co's current Interest Expense is 円-395 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sumitomo Bakelite Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Bakelite Co (TSE:4203) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,041,299.83, compared to a current price of 円6,969.00 — trading 99.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is 円-395 Mil. Sumitomo Bakelite Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 5 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 Bakelite Co (TSE:4203), the current Interest Expense is 円-395 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 Bakelite Co (TSE:4203) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Bakelite Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円6,969.00 is trading 99.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,041,299.83.
GuruFocus considers Sumitomo Bakelite Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4203:
Interest Expense: 円-395 Mil
GF Value™: 円4,041,299.83 vs. price of 円6,969.00 (99.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4203 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sumitomo Bakelite Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of plastics and related products. The company has three reportable segments: High performance plastic, Quality of Life Related Products, and Semiconductor-related Materials. The Semiconductor-related Materials segment provides epoxy resin molding materials, liquid resins, and coatings for semiconductors. The High performance plastic segment manufactures phenolic resin molding materials, industrial phenolic resins, synthetic resin adhesives, and copper-clad laminates. The Quality of Life Related Products segment produces medical equipment products, pharmaceutical packaging materials, decorative panels and sheets, and bio-related products.
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