The historical rank and industry rank for Sumitomo Chemical Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:SMM'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.74 Med: 2.32 Max: 6.11
Current: 2.62
STU:SMM's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 58.68% of 1585
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.89
vs STU:SMM: 2.62
Sumitomo Chemical Co (STU:SMM) 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 Chemical Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Sumitomo Chemical Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sumitomo Chemical 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 Chemicals subindustry, Sumitomo Chemical 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 Chemical Co Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sumitomo Chemical Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sumitomo Chemical 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 Chemical Co (STU:SMM) has a Net Margin % of -4.25% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Sumitomo Chemical Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Chemical Co ranks #930 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 58.7%.
Is Sumitomo Chemical Co's Net Margin % too high?
Sumitomo Chemical Co's current Net Margin % is -4.25%. Based on the distribution chart, Sumitomo Chemical Co ranks #930 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sumitomo Chemical 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 Chemical Co's Net Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Chemical Co ranks #930 out of 1585 companies for Net Margin %. This places Sumitomo Chemical Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.89. 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 3.89, based on 1,585 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. 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 Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sumitomo Chemical Co's current Net Margin % is -4.25%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sumitomo Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Chemical Co (STU:SMM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.84, compared to a current price of €2.79 — trading 51.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -4.25%. Sumitomo Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 6 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 Chemical Co (STU:SMM), the current Net Margin % is -4.25% 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 Chemical Co (STU:SMM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €2.79 is trading 51.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.84.
GuruFocus considers Sumitomo Chemical Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:SMM:
Net Margin %: -4.25%
GF Value™: €1.84 vs. price of €2.79 (51.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:SMM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sumitomo Chemical Co Ltd is a Japanese chemical manufacturer. The company operates through six segments. Advanced Medical Solutions covers small molecule drugs, medical oligonucleotides, and regenerative medicine contract manufacturing. Agro & Life Solutions provides pesticides, fertilizers, agricultural materials, insecticides, and feed additives. Essential & Green Materials include synthetic resins, industrial chemicals, methacrylics, aluminum, alumina, and synthetic rubber. ICT & Mobility Solutions handles optical products, semiconductor materials, touch panels, engineering plastics, and battery materials. Sumitomo Pharma focuses on small-molecule drugs, while Others include reagents, energy, plant engineering, transport, and warehousing.
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