Sumitomo Bakelite CoTSE:4203 -1.54%86 OCF Margin % is 16.35% as of Mar. 2026, which is 51% above its 10-year median of 10.85. GuruFocus rates TSE:4203 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of 円4,666.33 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,581 Chemicals companies, Sumitomo Bakelite Co ranks better than 61.23% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sumitomo Bakelite Co's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4203'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.29 Med: 10.85 Max: 14.34
Current: 10.94
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Sumitomo Bakelite Co was 14.34%. The lowest was 8.29%. And the median was 10.85%.
TSE:4203's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 61.23% of 1581
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 8.24
vs TSE:4203: 10.94
Sumitomo Bakelite Co OCF Margin % Related Terms
Sumitomo Bakelite Co OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sumitomo Bakelite Co's OCF 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.
TSE:4203 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: OCF Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sumitomo Bakelite Co's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 OCF Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sumitomo Bakelite Co's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sumitomo Bakelite Co's OCF 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 (TSE:4203) has a OCF Margin % of 16.35% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Sumitomo Bakelite Co and its competitors. This is 51% above median its historical median of 10.85. Over the past decade, Sumitomo Bakelite Co's OCF Margin % has ranged from 8.29 to 14.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Bakelite Co ranks #613 out of 1581 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 38.8%.
Is Sumitomo Bakelite Co's OCF Margin % too high?
Sumitomo Bakelite Co's current OCF Margin % of 16.35% is 51% above median its 10-year median of 10.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.29 to a high of 14.34. The Chemicals industry median OCF Margin % is 8.24. Sumitomo Bakelite Co's value of 16.35% is 98.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sumitomo Bakelite Co ranks #613 out of 1581 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sumitomo Bakelite Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sumitomo Bakelite Co's OCF Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Bakelite Co ranks #613 out of 1581 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts Sumitomo Bakelite Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 8.24. Sumitomo Bakelite Co's value of 16.35% is 98.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Sumitomo Bakelite Co's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 8.29 to 14.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.85 vs. the industry median of 8.24, 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 OCF Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median OCF Margin % among Chemicals companies is 8.24, based on 1,581 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sumitomo Bakelite Co's current OCF Margin % of 16.35% is 98.4% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Sumitomo Bakelite Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median OCF Margin % is 8.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sumitomo Bakelite Co's current OCF Margin % is 16.35%, which is 51% above median its own 10-year median of 10.85. 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 (TSE:4203) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,666.33, compared to a current price of 円7,279.00 — trading 56% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 16.35%, which is 51% above median its 10-year median of 10.85 and 98.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 8.24. Sumitomo Bakelite Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sumitomo Bakelite Co (TSE:4203), the current OCF Margin % is 16.35% 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 (TSE:4203) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Bakelite Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円7,279.00 is trading 56% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,666.33.
GuruFocus considers Sumitomo Bakelite Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4203:
OCF Margin %: 16.35% (51% above median its 10-year median of 10.85)
GF Value™: 円4,666.33 vs. price of 円7,279.00 (56% above fair value)
Industry Position: 98.4% above the Chemicals median (#613 of 1581)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4203 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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