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The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a momentum oscillator that measures the speed and change of price movements. The RSI is most typically used on a 14-day period, measured on a scale from 0 to 100. Traditionally, an asset is considered overbought or overvalued when the RSI is above 70 and oversold or undervalued when it is below 30.
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co (TSE:4008) 14-Day RSI Explanation
The Relative Strength Index (RSI), developed by J. Welles Wilder in his book “New Concepts in Technical Trading Systems.”, is a momentum oscillator that measures the speed and change of price movements. The RSI is most typically used on a 14-day period, measured on a scale from 0 to 100.
Traditionally, an asset is considered overbought or overvalued when the RSI is above 70 and oversold or undervalued when it is below 30. A RSI surpasses the 30 level indicates a bullish sign, when it slides below 70 level, it’s a bearish sign. This level can be adjusted depending on the security’s pattern and the market’s underlying trend. In an uptrend or bullish market, the RSI might range within a higher interval, investors could set the support level higher. If a downtrend or bearish market occurs, investors may need to lower the resistance level.
RSI can also be used in trading techniques to indicate the trading signal, such as Divergences and Swing Rejections.
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co 14-Day RSI Related Terms
TSE:4008 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: 14-Day RSI Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's 14-Day RSI, along with its competitors' market caps and 14-Day RSI 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 14-Day RSI vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's 14-Day RSI distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's 14-Day RSI falls into.
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co (TSE:4008) 14-Day RSI Calculation
The formula for calculating RSI is:
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* 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 (TSE:4008) has a 14-Day RSI of 49.45 as of Sep. 06, 2026. Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a momentum oscillator that measures the speed and change of price movements. View historical data on Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co ranks #790 out of 1656 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 47.7%.
Is Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's 14-Day RSI too high?
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's current 14-Day RSI is 49.45. The Chemicals industry median 14-Day RSI is 49.96. Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's value of 49.45 is 1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co ranks #790 out of 1656 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 14-Day RSI compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co ranks #790 out of 1656 companies for 14-Day RSI. This puts Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 14-Day RSI is 49.96. Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's value of 49.45 is 1% 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 14-Day RSI for a Chemicals company?
The median 14-Day RSI among Chemicals companies is 49.96, based on 1,656 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 14-Day RSI significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 14-Day RSI should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's current 14-Day RSI of 49.45 is 1% 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 14-Day RSI mean?
A high 14-Day RSI can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a momentum oscillator that measures the speed and change of price movements. View historical data on Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 14-Day RSI is 49.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co's current 14-Day RSI is 49.45. 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 14-Day RSI is 49.45 and 1% below the Chemicals industry median of 49.96. 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 14-Day RSI calculated?
14-Day RSI is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co (TSE:4008), the current 14-Day RSI is 49.45 as of Sep. 06, 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:
14-Day RSI: 49.45
GF Value™: 円1,058.45 vs. price of 円1,465.00 (38.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1% below the Chemicals median (#790 of 1656)
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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