Sumitomo Chemical CoFRA:SMM -3.14%58 Quick Ratio is 0.91 as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 0.80. GuruFocus rates FRA:SMM with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.85 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,610 Chemicals companies, Sumitomo Chemical Co ranks worse than 70.62% on this metric.
Sumitomo Chemical Co has a quick ratio of 0.91. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sumitomo Chemical Co's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:SMM'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.67 Med: 0.8 Max: 0.99
Current: 0.91
During the past 13 years, Sumitomo Chemical Co's highest Quick Ratio was 0.99. The lowest was 0.67. And the median was 0.80.
FRA:SMM's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 70.62% of 1610
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.375
vs FRA:SMM: 0.91
Sumitomo Chemical Co (FRA:SMM) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Sumitomo Chemical Co Quick Ratio Related Terms
Sumitomo Chemical Co Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sumitomo Chemical Co's Quick 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 Chemicals subindustry, Sumitomo Chemical Co's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick 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 Chemical Co Quick Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sumitomo Chemical Co's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sumitomo Chemical Co's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
Sumitomo Chemical Co's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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 Chemical Co (FRA:SMM) has a Quick Ratio of 0.91 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Sumitomo Chemical Co and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 0.80. Over the past decade, Sumitomo Chemical Co's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.67 to 0.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Chemical Co ranks #1137 out of 1610 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 70.6%.
Is Sumitomo Chemical Co's Quick Ratio too high?
Sumitomo Chemical Co's current Quick Ratio of 0.91 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 0.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.67 to a high of 0.99. The Chemicals industry median Quick Ratio is 1.38. Sumitomo Chemical Co's value of 0.91 is 33.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sumitomo Chemical Co ranks #1137 out of 1610 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sumitomo Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sumitomo Chemical Co's Quick Ratio compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Chemical Co ranks #1137 out of 1610 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Sumitomo Chemical Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.38. Sumitomo Chemical Co's value of 0.91 is 33.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Sumitomo Chemical Co's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.67 to 0.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.80 vs. the industry median of 1.38, Sumitomo Chemical 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 Quick Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median Quick Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.38, based on 1,610 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sumitomo Chemical Co's current Quick Ratio of 0.91 is 33.8% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Sumitomo Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sumitomo Chemical Co's current Quick Ratio is 0.91, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 0.80. 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 €2.71 — trading 46.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 0.91, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 0.80 and 33.8% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.38. Sumitomo Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sumitomo Chemical Co (FRA:SMM), the current Quick Ratio is 0.91 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 €2.71 is trading 46.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.85.
GuruFocus considers Sumitomo Chemical Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:SMM:
Quick Ratio: 0.91 (14% above median its 10-year median of 0.80)
GF Value™: €1.85 vs. price of €2.71 (46.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33.8% below the Chemicals median (#1137 of 1610)
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 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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