SMTOY (Sumitomo Electric Industries) ROCE %: 15.13% (As of Dec. 2025)


SMTOY Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd SMTOY
76 GF Score
Price $75.18
GF Value $17.93
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Sumitomo Electric Industries ROCE %?

Sumitomo Electric Industries SMTOY -4.56% 76 ROCE % is 15.13% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates SMTOY with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.93 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 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 Electric Industries's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 15.13%.

Sumitomo Electric Industries  (OTCPK:SMTOY) 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.

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Sumitomo Electric Industries ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sumitomo Electric Industries's ROCE % 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.

Sumitomo Electric Industries ROCE % Chart

Sumitomo Electric Industries Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROCE %
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Sumitomo Electric Industries Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Sumitomo Electric Industries ROCE % Calculation

Sumitomo Electric Industries'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 )
=3332.915/( ( (29798.071 - 8633.193) + (30403.642 - 8493.402) )/ 2 )
=3332.915/( (21164.878+21910.24)/ 2 )
=3332.915/21537.559
=15.47 %

Sumitomo Electric Industries's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=3273.656/( ( (30617.45 - 8619.782) + (31071.635 - 9794.965) )/ 2 )
=3273.656/( ( 21997.668 + 21276.67 )/ 2 )
=3273.656/21637.169
=15.13 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) 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 15.13% mean?
Sumitomo Electric Industries (SMTOY) has a ROCE % of 15.13% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Sumitomo Electric Industries' ROCE % too high?
Sumitomo Electric Industries' current ROCE % is 15.13%. The Vehicles & Parts industry median ROCE % is 7.94. Sumitomo Electric Industries' value of 15.13% is 90.6% above this industry median. Overall, Sumitomo Electric Industries has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sumitomo Electric Industries' ROCE % compare to ORLY and AZO?
Sumitomo Electric Industries' ROCE % of 15.13% can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.94. Sumitomo Electric Industries' value of 15.13% is 90.6% above this benchmark. 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median ROCE % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 7.94, based on 1,319 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. Sumitomo Electric Industries's current ROCE % of 15.13% is 90.6% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median ROCE % is 7.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sumitomo Electric Industries's current ROCE % is 15.13%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sumitomo Electric Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Electric Industries (SMTOY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.93, compared to a current price of $75.18 — trading 319.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 15.13% and 90.6% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 7.94. Sumitomo Electric Industries' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 4 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 Electric Industries (SMTOY), the current ROCE % is 15.13% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Electric Industries (SMTOY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Electric Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $75.18 is trading 319.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.93. GuruFocus considers Sumitomo Electric Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SMTOY:

  • ROCE %: 15.13%
  • GF Value™: $17.93 vs. price of $75.18 (319.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 90.6% above the Vehicles & Parts median

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

Sumitomo Electric Industries Business Description

Address 4-5-33, Kitahama, Chuo-ku, Osaka, JPN, 541-0041
Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd manufactures and sells electric wires and cables, and other products. The company operates through five segments. The Automotive related business covers wire harnesses, anti-vibration rubber, hoses, electrical parts, and traffic control systems. The Electronics related business provides electronic wires, flexible printed circuits, fluoropolymer products, and metal components. The Environment and Energy related business handles power transmission equipment, substation systems, vacuum and beam equipment, and conductive products. The Industrial Materials business includes steel wire, tools, optical components, and sintered parts. The Information and Communication business offers fiber optic cables, communication equipment, and optical devices.
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