Sumitomo Bakelite CoSBKLF 64 Net Margin % is 10.14% as of Mar. 2026, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 7.02. 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 1,586 Chemicals companies, Sumitomo Bakelite Co ranks better than 72.19% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SBKLF'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.35 Med: 7.02 Max: 8.76
Current: 8.76
SBKLF's Net Margin % is ranked better than 72.19% of 1586
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.905
vs SBKLF: 8.76
Sumitomo Bakelite Co (OTCPK:SBKLF) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Sumitomo Bakelite Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Sumitomo Bakelite Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Net Margin % 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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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 Net Margin % of 10.14% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Sumitomo Bakelite Co and its competitors. This is 44% above median its historical median of 7.02. Over the past decade, Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 4.35 to 8.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Bakelite Co ranks #441 out of 1586 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 27.8%.
Is Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Net Margin % too high?
Sumitomo Bakelite Co's current Net Margin % of 10.14% is 44% above median its 10-year median of 7.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.35 to a high of 8.76. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. Sumitomo Bakelite Co's value of 10.14% is 159.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sumitomo Bakelite Co ranks #441 out of 1586 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Net Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Bakelite Co ranks #441 out of 1586 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Sumitomo Bakelite Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. Sumitomo Bakelite Co's value of 10.14% is 159.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Sumitomo Bakelite Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 4.35 to 8.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.02 vs. the industry median of 3.91, 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 Net Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median Net Margin % among Chemicals companies is 3.91, based on 1,586 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sumitomo Bakelite Co's current Net Margin % of 10.14% is 159.7% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Sumitomo Bakelite Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sumitomo Bakelite Co's current Net Margin % is 10.14%, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 7.02. 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 Net Margin % is 10.14%, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 7.02 and 159.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.91. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sumitomo Bakelite Co (SBKLF), the current Net Margin % is 10.14% 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 (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:
Net Margin %: 10.14% (44% above median its 10-year median of 7.02)
GF Value™: $22.53 vs. price of $36.58 (62.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 159.7% above the Chemicals median (#441 of 1586)
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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