Sumitomo Bakelite CoSBKLF 64 Quick Ratio is 2.18 as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 1.81. GuruFocus rates SBKLF with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.44 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,610 Chemicals companies, Sumitomo Bakelite Co ranks better than 71.68% on this metric.
Sumitomo Bakelite Co has a quick ratio of 2.18. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SBKLF'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.59 Med: 1.81 Max: 2.18
Current: 2.18
During the past 13 years, Sumitomo Bakelite Co's highest Quick Ratio was 2.18. The lowest was 1.59. And the median was 1.81.
SBKLF's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 71.68% of 1610
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.375
vs SBKLF: 2.18
Sumitomo Bakelite Co (OTCPK:SBKLF) 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 Bakelite Co Quick Ratio Related Terms
Sumitomo Bakelite Co Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sumitomo Bakelite 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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sumitomo Bakelite 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 Bakelite Co Quick Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sumitomo Bakelite 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 Bakelite 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 Bakelite Co (SBKLF) has a Quick Ratio of 2.18 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Sumitomo Bakelite Co and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 1.81. Over the past decade, Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.59 to 2.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Bakelite Co ranks #456 out of 1610 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 28.3%.
Is Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Quick Ratio too high?
Sumitomo Bakelite Co's current Quick Ratio of 2.18 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 1.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.59 to a high of 2.18. The Chemicals industry median Quick Ratio is 1.38. Sumitomo Bakelite Co's value of 2.18 is 58.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sumitomo Bakelite Co ranks #456 out of 1610 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above 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 Quick Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Bakelite Co ranks #456 out of 1610 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts Sumitomo Bakelite Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.38. Sumitomo Bakelite Co's value of 2.18 is 58.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Sumitomo Bakelite Co's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.59 to 2.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.81 vs. the industry median of 1.38, 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 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 Bakelite Co's current Quick Ratio of 2.18 is 58.5% 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 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 Bakelite 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 Bakelite Co's current Quick Ratio is 2.18, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 1.81. 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 $22.44, compared to a current price of $36.58 — trading 63% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 2.18, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 1.81 and 58.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.38. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sumitomo Bakelite Co (SBKLF), the current Quick Ratio is 2.18 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 (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 63% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.44.
GuruFocus considers Sumitomo Bakelite Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SBKLF:
Quick Ratio: 2.18 (20% above median its 10-year median of 1.81)
GF Value™: $22.44 vs. price of $36.58 (63% above fair value)
Industry Position: 58.5% above the Chemicals median (#456 of 1610)
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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