Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co (TSE:4008) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.10 (As of Mar. 2026)

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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
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset?

Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co TSE:4008 +0.86% 74 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.10 as of Mar. 2026. 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.

LT Debt to Total Assets is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. It is calculated as a company's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligationdivide by its Total Assets. Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's long-term debt to total assests ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.10.

Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's long-term debt to total assets ratio increased from Mar. 2025 (0.04) to Mar. 2026 (0.10). It may suggest that Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co is progressively becoming more dependent on debt to grow their business.

Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co  (TSE:4008) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Explanation

LT Debt to Total Asset is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. A year-over-year decrease in this metric would suggest the company is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.

Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Related Terms

Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset can be seen below:

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* 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Chart

Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
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Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co Quarterly Data
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Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Calculation

Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (A: Mar. 2026 )=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (A: Mar. 2026 )/Total Assets (A: Mar. 2026 )
=14746/152732
=0.10

Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=14746/152732
=0.10

* 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset →
What does a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.10 mean?
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co (TSE:4008) has a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.10 as of Mar. 2026. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co and its competitors.
Is Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset too high?
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.10. 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset compare to LIN and SHW?
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.10 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset for a Chemicals company?
A good LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset mean?
A high LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co and its competitors. Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.10. 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.10. 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset calculated?
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co (TSE:4008), the current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.10 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:

  • LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.10
  • 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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円1,297.00
Price
円1,055.61
GF Value