Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co (TSE:4008) Receivables Turnover: 1.07 (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:4008 Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co Ltd TSE:4008
72 GF Score
Price 円1,465.00
GF Value 円1,058.45
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co Receivables Turnover?

Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co TSE:4008 -1.74% 72 Receivables Turnover is 1.07 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4008 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,058.45 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,584 Chemicals companies, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co ranks worse than 67.55% on this metric.

The Receivables Turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by average Accounts Receivable. An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円36,687 Mil. Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's average Accounts Receivable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円34,334 Mil. Hence, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's Receivables Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.07.


Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co  (TSE:4008) Receivables Turnover Explanation

An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. This metric is commonly used to compare companies within the same industry to check whether they are on par with their competitors.


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Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co Receivables Turnover Historical Data

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Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co Receivables Turnover Chart

Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co Annual Data
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Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co Quarterly Data
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TSE:4008 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Receivables Turnover Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's Receivables Turnover, along with its competitors' market caps and Receivables Turnover 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 Seika Chemicals Co Receivables Turnover vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's Receivables Turnover falls into.


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Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co Receivables Turnover Calculation

Receivables Turnover measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance.

Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's Receivables Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Receivables Turnover (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Revenue / Average Accounts Receivable
=Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 ) / ((Accounts Receivable (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count )
=148354 / ((31025 + 32363) / 2 )
=148354 / 31694
=4.68

Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's Receivables Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Receivables Turnover (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Revenue / Average Accounts Receivable
=Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / ((Accounts Receivable (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Accounts Receivable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count )
=36687 / ((36305 + 32363) / 2 )
=36687 / 34334
=1.07

* 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.

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What does a Receivables Turnover of 1.07 mean?
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co (TSE:4008) has a Receivables Turnover of 1.07 as of Mar. 2026. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co ranks #1070 out of 1584 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 67.6%.
Is Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's Receivables Turnover too high?
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's current Receivables Turnover is 1.07. The Chemicals industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.76. Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's value of 1.07 is 81.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co ranks #1070 out of 1584 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's Receivables Turnover compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co ranks #1070 out of 1584 companies for Receivables Turnover. This places Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.76. Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's value of 1.07 is 81.4% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Receivables Turnover for a Chemicals company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Chemicals companies is 5.76, based on 1,584 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Receivables Turnover significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Receivables Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's current Receivables Turnover of 1.07 is 81.4% 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 Receivables Turnover mean?
A high Receivables Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 5.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's current Receivables Turnover is 1.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co (TSE:4008) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,058.45, compared to a current price of 円1,465.00 — trading 38.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 1.07 and 81.4% below the Chemicals industry median of 5.76. Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Receivables Turnover calculated?
Receivables Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co (TSE:4008), the current Receivables Turnover is 1.07 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 Seika Chemicals Co (TSE:4008) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,465.00 is trading 38.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,058.45. GuruFocus considers Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4008:

  • Receivables Turnover: 1.07
  • GF Value™: 円1,058.45 vs. price of 円1,465.00 (38.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 81.4% below the Chemicals median (#1070 of 1584)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4008 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co Business Description

Address 1-13-5 Kudankita, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 102-0073
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co Ltd manufactures and sells chemicals and chemical-based products in three segments based on product type. The superabsorbent-polymers segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells diapers, sanitary napkins, water repellent tape for power and optical cables, and sodium polyacrylate products used as a water-retention agent for agricultural and horticultural use. The chemicals segment sells plastic polymers, latex, and chemical additives used in the production of lithium-ion batteries and pharmaceuticals. The gases segment sells gases for industrial use, which includes electronics production, as well as aerosol propellant gas and nitrous oxide.
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