Sumitomo Bakelite CoSBKLF 64 PS Ratio is 1.52 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 57% above its 10-year median of 0.97. GuruFocus rates SBKLF with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.10 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,572 Chemicals companies, Sumitomo Bakelite Co ranks worse than 59.61% on this metric.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. As of today, Sumitomo Bakelite Co's share price is $36.58.
Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $24.06. Hence, Sumitomo Bakelite Co's PS Ratio for today is 1.52.
Warning Sign:
Sumitomo Bakelite Co Ltd stock PS Ratio (=2.06) is close to 10-year high of 2.11.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sumitomo Bakelite Co's PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SBKLF'
s PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.42 Med: 0.97 Max: 2.11
Current: 2.06
During the past 13 years, Sumitomo Bakelite Co's highest PS Ratio was 2.11. The lowest was 0.42. And the median was 0.97.
SBKLF's PS Ratio is ranked worse than 59.61% of 1572
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.42
vs SBKLF: 2.06
Sumitomo Bakelite Co Ltd has shown predictable revenue and earnings growth.
During the past 12 months, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate of Sumitomo Bakelite Co was 10.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 6.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 8.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 5.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, Sumitomo Bakelite Co's highest 3-Year average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 11.50% per year. The lowest was -9.40% per year. And the median was 1.50% per year.
Back to Basics: PS Ratio
Sumitomo Bakelite Co (OTCPK:SBKLF) PS Ratio Explanation
The PS Ratio is an excellent valuation indicator if you want to compare a stock with its historical valuation or with the stocks in the same industry. The PS Ratio works especially well when you want to compare the stock's current valuation with its historical valuation. The PS Ratio is a great valuation tool for evaluating cyclical businesses where the PE Ratio works poorly. It works the best when comparing the current valuation with the historical valuation because over time, a company's profit margin tends to revert to the mean.
When the PS Ratio is applied to the whole stock market, it can be used to evaluate the current market valuation and projected returns. In this case, the price is the total market cap of all stocks that are traded, and sales are the GDP of the country. This is how Warren Buffett estimates the broad market valuation and project future returns.
The PS Ratio does not tell you how cheap or expensive the stock is. It cannot be used to compare companies in different industries. It works better for companies within the same industry because these companies tend to have similar capital structures and profit margins. It works the best when comparing a company with itself in the past.
Sumitomo Bakelite Co PS Ratio Related Terms
Sumitomo Bakelite Co PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sumitomo Bakelite Co's PS 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 PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PS 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 PS Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sumitomo Bakelite Co's PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sumitomo Bakelite Co's PS Ratio falls into.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks and it was first used by Ken Fisher.
Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Share Price of today is $36.58. Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Revenue per Share 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 $24.06.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
Sumitomo Bakelite Co (SBKLF) has a PS Ratio of 1.52 as of Jul. 09, 2026. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Sumitomo Bakelite Co and its competitors. This is 57% above median its historical median of 0.97. Over the past decade, Sumitomo Bakelite Co's PS Ratio has ranged from 0.42 to 2.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Bakelite Co ranks #937 out of 1572 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 59.6%.
Is Sumitomo Bakelite Co's PS Ratio too high?
Sumitomo Bakelite Co's current PS Ratio of 1.52 is 57% above median its 10-year median of 0.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.42 to a high of 2.11. The Chemicals industry median PS Ratio is 1.42. Sumitomo Bakelite Co's value of 1.52 is 7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sumitomo Bakelite Co ranks #937 out of 1572 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 PS Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Bakelite Co ranks #937 out of 1572 companies for PS Ratio. This places Sumitomo Bakelite Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PS Ratio is 1.42. Sumitomo Bakelite Co's value of 1.52 is 7% above this benchmark. Historically, Sumitomo Bakelite Co's own PS Ratio has ranged from 0.42 to 2.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.97 vs. the industry median of 1.42, 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 PS Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median PS Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.42, based on 1,572 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sumitomo Bakelite Co's current PS Ratio of 1.52 is 7% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Sumitomo Bakelite Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PS Ratio is 1.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sumitomo Bakelite Co's current PS Ratio is 1.52, which is 57% above median its own 10-year median of 0.97. 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 $24.10, compared to a current price of $36.58 — trading 51.8% above its estimated fair value. The current PS Ratio is 1.52, which is 57% above median its 10-year median of 0.97 and 7% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.42. 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 PS Ratio calculated?
PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sumitomo Bakelite Co (SBKLF), the current PS Ratio is 1.52 as of Jul. 09, 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 51.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $24.10.
GuruFocus considers Sumitomo Bakelite Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SBKLF:
PS Ratio: 1.52 (57% above median its 10-year median of 0.97)
GF Value™: $24.10 vs. price of $36.58 (51.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7% above the Chemicals median (#937 of 1572)
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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