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Sumitomo Seika Chemicals CoTSE:4008 -1.74%72 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 16.75% as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 13.25. 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 1,611 Chemicals companies, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co ranks better than 64.31% on this metric.
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits). He defines ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % as EBIT divided by the total of Property, Plant and Equipment and net working capital. Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.75%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4008'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.2 Med: 13.25 Max: 17.42
Current: 16.38
During the past 13 years, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 17.42%. The lowest was 7.20%. And the median was 13.25%.
TSE:4008's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 64.31% of 1611
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 10.59
vs TSE:4008: 16.38
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co (TSE:4008) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Explanation
The way Joel Greenblatt defines Return on Capital is a more accurate measure of how efficiently the company generates returns onthe capital actually invested in the business. EBIT is used instead of net income because the tax and interest payment may be affected by factors other than the core business operation. Intangible assets are not included in the calculation because they don't need to be replaced.
* 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 Seika Chemicals Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
TSE:4008 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Calculation
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits) . He defines Return on Capital as follows:
EBIT stands for Earnings Before Interest and Taxes.
Fixed Assets are also known as non-current assets. They include the Property, Plant and Equipment that the firm needs in its operation.
GuruFocus calculates net working capital as: (Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Deferred Revenue + Other Current Liabilities). We're trying to account for OPERATING assets and liabilities (part of daily business) when calculating working capital. Cash and marketable securities are considered NON-OPERATING assets and are not included in calculation. We will also back out all interest bearing debt, short term debt and the portion of long term debt that is due in the current period from the current liabilities. This debt will be considered when computing cost of capital and it would be inappropriate to count it twice.
Note:
The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.
* 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.
What does a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 16.75% mean?
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co (TSE:4008) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 16.75% as of Mar. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 13.25. Over the past decade, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 7.20 to 17.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co ranks #575 out of 1611 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 35.7%.
Is Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 16.75% is 26% above median its 10-year median of 13.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.20 to a high of 17.42. The Chemicals industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.59. Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's value of 16.75% is 58.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co ranks #575 out of 1611 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co ranks #575 out of 1611 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.59. Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's value of 16.75% is 58.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 7.20 to 17.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.25 vs. the industry median of 10.59, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for a Chemicals company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Chemicals companies is 10.59, based on 1,611 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 16.75% is 58.2% 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 16.75%, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 13.25. 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 16.75%, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 13.25 and 58.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 10.59. 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co (TSE:4008), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 16.75% 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:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 16.75% (26% above median its 10-year median of 13.25)
GF Value™: 円1,058.45 vs. price of 円1,465.00 (38.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 58.2% above the Chemicals median (#575 of 1611)
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 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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