Sumitomo Chemical Co (FRA:SMM) Other Operating Expense: €-524 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:SMM Sumitomo Chemical Co Ltd FRA:SMM
60 GF Score
Price €2.77
GF Value €1.85
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Sumitomo Chemical Co Other Operating Expense?

Sumitomo Chemical Co FRA:SMM -3.01% 60 Other Operating Expense is €-524 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:SMM with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.85 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Sumitomo Chemical Co's Other Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €106 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-524 Mil.

Sumitomo Chemical Co's quarterly Other Operating Expense increased from Sep. 2025 (€-306 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€-292 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2025 (€-292 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (€106 Mil).

Sumitomo Chemical Co's annual Other Operating Expense declined from Mar. 2024 (€270 Mil) to Mar. 2025 (€-298 Mil) and declined from Mar. 2025 (€-298 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (€-503 Mil).

Sumitomo Chemical Co Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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Sumitomo Chemical Co Other Operating Expense Chart

Sumitomo Chemical Co Annual Data
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Sumitomo Chemical Co Other Operating Expense Calculation

GuruFocus uses a standardized financial statement format for all companies. For non-financial companies, GuruFocus lists Selling, General, & Admin. Expense, , Research & Development, and Other Operating Expense under the "Total Operating Expense" section.

Other Operating Expense sometimes includes:
Restructuring, and merger
Acquisition related and other
Litigation settlement charge
Other (too numerous to list)

Some companies can and do choose to report each of these items separately. Yet, there are a variety of Other Operating Expense which are simply too numerous to list.

Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-524 Mil.

* 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.

What does a Other Operating Expense of €-524 Mil mean?
Sumitomo Chemical Co (FRA:SMM) has a Other Operating Expense of €-524 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Sumitomo Chemical Co and its competitors.
Is Sumitomo Chemical Co's Other Operating Expense too high?
Sumitomo Chemical Co's current Other Operating Expense is €-524 Mil. Overall, Sumitomo Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sumitomo Chemical Co's Other Operating Expense compare to DOW?
Sumitomo Chemical Co's Other Operating Expense of €-524 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Other Operating Expense for a Chemicals company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Other Operating Expense 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 Other Operating Expense mean?
A high Other Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Sumitomo Chemical Co and its competitors. Sumitomo Chemical Co's current Other Operating Expense is €-524 Mil. 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 (FRA:SMM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.85, compared to a current price of €2.77 — trading 49.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is €-524 Mil. Sumitomo Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Other Operating Expense calculated?
Other Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sumitomo Chemical Co (FRA:SMM), the current Other Operating Expense is €-524 Mil 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 (FRA:SMM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €2.77 is trading 49.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.85. GuruFocus considers Sumitomo Chemical Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:SMM:

  • Other Operating Expense: €-524 Mil
  • GF Value™: €1.85 vs. price of €2.77 (49.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SMM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Sumitomo Chemical Co Business Description

Address 2-7-1 Nihonbashi, Tokyo Nihonbashi Tower, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-6020
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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