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The historical rank and industry rank for Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4008'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.55 Med: 5.14 Max: 6.89
Current: 5.18
TSE:4008's Net Margin % is ranked better than 56.74% of 1579
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.92
vs TSE:4008: 5.18
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co (TSE:4008) 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 Seika Chemicals Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co Net Margin % 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: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals 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 Seika Chemicals Co Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sumitomo Seika Chemicals 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 Seika Chemicals Co (TSE:4008) has a Net Margin % of 7.34% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 5.14. Over the past decade, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 0.55 to 6.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co ranks #683 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 43.3%.
Is Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's Net Margin % too high?
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's current Net Margin % of 7.34% is 43% above median its 10-year median of 5.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.55 to a high of 6.89. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's value of 7.34% is 87.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co ranks #683 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above 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 Net Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co ranks #683 out of 1579 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's value of 7.34% is 87.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.55 to 6.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.14 vs. the industry median of 3.92, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals 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 3.92, based on 1,579 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 Seika Chemicals Co's current Net Margin % of 7.34% is 87.2% 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 Seika Chemicals Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's current Net Margin % is 7.34%, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 5.14. 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 Net Margin % is 7.34%, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 5.14 and 87.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.92. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co (TSE:4008), the current Net Margin % is 7.34% 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 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:
Net Margin %: 7.34% (43% above median its 10-year median of 5.14)
GF Value™: 円1,055.61 vs. price of 円1,297.00 (22.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 87.2% above the Chemicals median (#683 of 1579)
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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