Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co (TSE:4008) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 23, 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 Moat Score?

Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co has

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co  (TSE:4008) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co Moat Score Related Terms

TSE:4008
74GF Score
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co Ltd TSE:4008
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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:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • 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.
74GF Score

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円1,297.00
Price
円1,055.61
GF Value