Sumitomo Chemical Co (FRA:SMM) ROCE %: -2.11% (As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:SMM Sumitomo Chemical Co Ltd FRA:SMM
58 GF Score
Price €2.81
GF Value €1.88
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Sumitomo Chemical Co ROCE %?

Sumitomo Chemical Co FRA:SMM -0.88% 58 ROCE % is -2.11% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:SMM with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.88 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Sumitomo Chemical Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -2.11%.

Sumitomo Chemical Co  (FRA:SMM) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Sumitomo Chemical Co ROCE % Related Terms

Sumitomo Chemical Co ROCE % Historical Data

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* 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 ROCE % Chart

Sumitomo Chemical Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROCE %
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Sumitomo Chemical Co Quarterly Data
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Sumitomo Chemical Co ROCE % Calculation

Sumitomo Chemical Co's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Mar. 2026 )  (A: Mar. 2025 )(A: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Mar. 2026 )  (A: Mar. 2025 )(A: Mar. 2026 )
=980.353/( ( (21346.112 - 6446.105) + (18561.321 - 5458.467) )/ 2 )
=980.353/( (14900.007+13102.854)/ 2 )
=980.353/14001.4305
=7.00 %

Sumitomo Chemical Co's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-282.74/( ( (19227.809 - 5586.354) + (18561.321 - 5458.467) )/ 2 )
=-282.74/( ( 13641.455 + 13102.854 )/ 2 )
=-282.74/13372.1545
=-2.11 %

(1) 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of -2.11% mean?
Sumitomo Chemical Co (FRA:SMM) has a ROCE % of -2.11% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Sumitomo Chemical Co's ROCE % too high?
Sumitomo Chemical Co's current ROCE % is -2.11%. 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 ROCE % compare to DOW?
Sumitomo Chemical Co's ROCE % of -2.11% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.45. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Chemicals company?
The median ROCE % among Chemicals companies is 6.45, based on 1,594 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROCE % is 6.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sumitomo Chemical Co's current ROCE % is -2.11%. 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 €1.88, compared to a current price of €2.81 — trading 49.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -2.11%. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sumitomo Chemical Co (FRA:SMM), the current ROCE % is -2.11% 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 €2.81 is trading 49.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.88. GuruFocus considers Sumitomo Chemical Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:SMM:

  • ROCE %: -2.11%
  • GF Value™: €1.88 vs. price of €2.81 (49.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 2-7-1 Nihonbashi, Tokyo Nihonbashi Tower, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-6020
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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