Sumitomo Bakelite CoSBKLF 64 Median PS Value is $16.82 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 1165% above its 10-year median of 1.33. GuruFocus rates SBKLF with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.53 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 911 Chemicals companies, Sumitomo Bakelite Co ranks worse than 87.71% on this metric.
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) median in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
SBKLF'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.89 Med: 1.33 Max: 2.17
Current: 2.17
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of Sumitomo Bakelite Co was 2.17. The lowest was 0.89. And the median was 1.33.
SBKLF's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked worse than 87.71% of 911
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1
vs SBKLF: 2.17
Sumitomo Bakelite Co (OTCPK:SBKLF) Median PS Value Explanation
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) mean in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio
is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
It also assumes that over time the profit margin is constant. If a company increases its profit margin to a sustainable level, this value might under-estimate its value. If it has permanent declined profit margins, this may over-estimate the company's value.
Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
36.58
/
16.82
=
2.17
* 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 Median PS Value Related Terms
Sumitomo Bakelite Co Median PS Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Median PS Value 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.
SBKLF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Median PS Value Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Price-to-Median-PS-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Median-PS-Value 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 Bakelite Co Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 0.699.
Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Revenue per Share 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 $24.064.
* 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 (SBKLF) has a Median PS Value of $16.82 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Sumitomo Bakelite Co and its competitors. This is 1165% above median its historical median of 1.33. Over the past decade, Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Median PS Value has ranged from 0.89 to 2.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Bakelite Co ranks #799 out of 911 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 87.7%.
Is Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Median PS Value too high?
Sumitomo Bakelite Co's current Median PS Value of $16.82 is 1165% above median its 10-year median of 1.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.89 to a high of 2.17. The Chemicals industry median Median PS Value is 1.00. Sumitomo Bakelite Co's value of $16.82 is 1582% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sumitomo Bakelite Co ranks #799 out of 911 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sumitomo Bakelite Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Median PS Value compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Bakelite Co ranks #799 out of 911 companies for Median PS Value. This places Sumitomo Bakelite Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Median PS Value is 1.00. Sumitomo Bakelite Co's value of $16.82 is 1582% above this benchmark. Historically, Sumitomo Bakelite Co's own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.89 to 2.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.33 vs. the industry median of 1.00, Sumitomo Bakelite 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 Median PS Value for a Chemicals company?
The median Median PS Value among Chemicals companies is 1.00, based on 911 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Median PS Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Median PS Value should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sumitomo Bakelite Co's current Median PS Value of $16.82 is 1582% 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 Median PS Value mean?
A high Median PS Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Sumitomo Bakelite Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Median PS Value is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sumitomo Bakelite Co's current Median PS Value is $16.82, which is 1165% above median its own 10-year median of 1.33. 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 (SBKLF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.53, compared to a current price of $36.58 — trading 62.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is $16.82, which is 1165% above median its 10-year median of 1.33 and 1582% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.00. Sumitomo Bakelite Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sumitomo Bakelite Co (SBKLF), the current Median PS Value is $16.82 as of Jun. 27, 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 (SBKLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Bakelite Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $36.58 is trading 62.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.53.
GuruFocus considers Sumitomo Bakelite Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SBKLF:
Median PS Value: $16.82 (1165% above median its 10-year median of 1.33)
GF Value™: $22.53 vs. price of $36.58 (62.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1582% above the Chemicals median (#799 of 911)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SBKLF 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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