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Sumitomo Seika Chemicals CoTSE:4008 +0.86%74 Median PS Value is 円1,083.13 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 0.95. 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. Among 911 Chemicals companies, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co ranks worse than 64.87% 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 Seika Chemicals Co's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4008'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.72 Med: 0.95 Max: 1.2
Current: 1.2
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co was 1.20. The lowest was 0.72. And the median was 0.95.
TSE:4008's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked worse than 64.87% of 911
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.98
vs TSE:4008: 1.20
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co (TSE:4008) 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 Seika Chemicals Co's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
1297.00
/
1,083.13
=
1.20
* 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 Median PS Value Related Terms
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co Median PS Value 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.
TSE:4008 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Median PS Value Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals 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 Seika Chemicals Co Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 0.478.
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals 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 円2265.962.
* 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 Median PS Value of 円1,083.13 as of Jul. 23, 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 Seika Chemicals Co and its competitors. This is 113914% above median its historical median of 0.95. Over the past decade, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's Median PS Value has ranged from 0.72 to 1.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co ranks #591 out of 911 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 64.9%.
Is Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's Median PS Value too high?
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's current Median PS Value of 円1,083.13 is 113914% above median its 10-year median of 0.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.72 to a high of 1.20. Based on the distribution chart, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co ranks #591 out of 911 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Median PS Value compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co ranks #591 out of 911 companies for Median PS Value. This places Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Median PS Value is 0.98. Historically, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.72 to 1.20 over the past decade. 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 0.98, 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. 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 Seika Chemicals Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Median PS Value is 0.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's current Median PS Value is 円1,083.13, which is 113914% above median its own 10-year median of 0.95. 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 Median PS Value is 円1,083.13, which is 113914% above median its 10-year median of 0.95. 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 Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co (TSE:4008), the current Median PS Value is 円1,083.13 as of Jul. 23, 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:
Median PS Value: 円1,083.13 (113914% above median its 10-year median of 0.95)
GF Value™: 円1,055.61 vs. price of 円1,297.00 (22.9% above fair value)
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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