Sekisui Chemical Co (FRA:SUI) Financial Strength: 6 (As of Jun. 2026) — 25% Below Median

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FRA:SUI Sekisui Chemical Co Ltd FRA:SUI
76 GF Score
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What is Sekisui Chemical Co Financial Strength?

Sekisui Chemical Co FRA:SUI 76 Financial Strength is 6 as of Jun. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:SUI with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €13.88. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Sekisui Chemical Co has the Financial Strength Rank of 6.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Sekisui Chemical Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 53.30. Sekisui Chemical Co's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.14. As of today, Sekisui Chemical Co's Altman Z-Score is 3.03.


Sekisui Chemical Co  (FRA:SUI) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Sekisui Chemical Co has the Financial Strength Rank of 6.


Sekisui Chemical Co Financial Strength Related Terms


FRA:SUI vs MMM, HON: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Sekisui Chemical Co's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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.


Sekisui Chemical Co Financial Strength vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Sekisui Chemical Co's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sekisui Chemical Co's Financial Strength falls into.


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Sekisui Chemical Co Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

Sekisui Chemical Co's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was €-3 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was €138 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €582 Mil.

Sekisui Chemical Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*137.567/-2.581
=53.30

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

Sekisui Chemical Co's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(440.484 + 581.501) / 7190.844
=0.14

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

Sekisui Chemical Co has a Z-score of 3.03, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 3.03 is strong.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 6 mean?
Sekisui Chemical Co (FRA:SUI) has a Financial Strength of 6 as of Jun. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Sekisui Chemical Co and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Sekisui Chemical Co's Financial Strength has ranged from 6.00 to 9.00.
Is Sekisui Chemical Co's Financial Strength too high?
Sekisui Chemical Co's current Financial Strength of 6 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Sekisui Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sekisui Chemical Co's Financial Strength compare to MMM and HON?
Sekisui Chemical Co's Financial Strength of 6 can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates industry. Historically, Sekisui Chemical Co's own Financial Strength has ranged from 6.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for a Conglomerates company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Conglomerates industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Sekisui Chemical Co and its competitors. Sekisui Chemical Co's current Financial Strength is 6, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 8.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sekisui Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Sekisui Chemical Co (FRA:SUI) has a current Financial Strength of 6. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.88, compared to a current price of €14.40 — trading 3.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 6, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Sekisui Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sekisui Chemical Co (FRA:SUI), the current Financial Strength is 6 as of Jun. 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 Sekisui Chemical Co (FRA:SUI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sekisui Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €14.40 is trading 3.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €13.88.

Key valuation signals for FRA:SUI:

  • Financial Strength: 6 (25% below median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: €13.88 vs. price of €14.40 (3.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Sekisui Chemical Co Business Description

Address 2-4-4 Nishitenma, Kita-ku, Osaka, JPN, 530-8565
Sekisui Chemical Co Ltd is a Japanese diversified holding company engaged in the housing, infrastructure, high-performance plastics, and medical businesses. The company operates through four segments: Housing, which handles the manufacture, sale, and renovation of unit housing and real estate services; Environment & Lifeline, which produces and sells plastic pipes, building materials, and infrastructure products; High Performance Plastics, which manufactures glass interlayer films, polyolefin foams, adhesive tapes, and functional materials; and Medical, which produces and sells diagnostic reagents, medical raw materials, and pharmaceutical intermediates. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Housing segment.
76GF Score

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