Sumitomo Bakelite CoSBKLF 64 PEG Ratio is 1.87 as of Jul. 04, 2026, which is 123% above its 10-year median of 0.84. GuruFocus rates SBKLF with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 613 Chemicals companies, Sumitomo Bakelite Co ranks worse than 52.85% on this metric.
* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sumitomo Bakelite Co's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SBKLF'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18 Med: 0.84 Max: 3.6
Current: 2.56
During the past 13 years, Sumitomo Bakelite Co's highest PEG Ratio was 3.60. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 0.84.
SBKLF's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than 52.85% of 613
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 2.31
vs SBKLF: 2.56
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Sumitomo Bakelite Co (OTCPK:SBKLF) PEG Ratio Explanation
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.
Sumitomo Bakelite Co PEG Ratio Related Terms
Sumitomo Bakelite Co PEG Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sumitomo Bakelite Co's PEG Ratio 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 PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG Ratio 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 PEG Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sumitomo Bakelite Co's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sumitomo Bakelite Co's PEG Ratio 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.
* Note: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
Sumitomo Bakelite Co (SBKLF) has a PEG Ratio of 1.87 as of Jul. 04, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Sumitomo Bakelite Co and its competitors. This is 123% above median its historical median of 0.84. Over the past decade, Sumitomo Bakelite Co's PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 3.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Bakelite Co ranks #324 out of 613 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 52.9%.
Is Sumitomo Bakelite Co's PEG Ratio too high?
Sumitomo Bakelite Co's current PEG Ratio of 1.87 is 123% above median its 10-year median of 0.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 3.60. The Chemicals industry median PEG Ratio is 2.31. Sumitomo Bakelite Co's value of 1.87 is 19% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sumitomo Bakelite Co ranks #324 out of 613 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below 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 PEG Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Bakelite Co ranks #324 out of 613 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Sumitomo Bakelite Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 2.31. Sumitomo Bakelite Co's value of 1.87 is 19% below this benchmark. Historically, Sumitomo Bakelite Co's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 3.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.84 vs. the industry median of 2.31, Sumitomo Bakelite Co has consistently been below 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 PEG Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median PEG Ratio among Chemicals companies is 2.31, based on 613 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sumitomo Bakelite Co's current PEG Ratio of 1.87 is 19% below 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 PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Sumitomo Bakelite Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PEG Ratio is 2.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sumitomo Bakelite Co's current PEG Ratio is 1.87, which is 123% above median its own 10-year median of 0.84. 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 $22.76, compared to a current price of $36.58 — trading 60.7% above its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 1.87, which is 123% above median its 10-year median of 0.84 and 19% below the Chemicals industry median of 2.31. 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 PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sumitomo Bakelite Co (SBKLF), the current PEG Ratio is 1.87 as of Jul. 04, 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 60.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.76.
GuruFocus considers Sumitomo Bakelite Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SBKLF:
PEG Ratio: 1.87 (123% above median its 10-year median of 0.84)
GF Value™: $22.76 vs. price of $36.58 (60.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 19% below the Chemicals median (#324 of 613)
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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