Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co (TSE:4008) Short Ratio

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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
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co Short Ratio?

Short Ratio is a metric signaling prevailing investors' sentiment with a company. It represents the number of days it takes short sellers on average to repurchase all the shares short.

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TSE:4008
72GF Score
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co Ltd TSE:4008
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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:

  • Short Ratio:
  • 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

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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.
72GF Score

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円1,465.00
Price
円1,058.45
GF Value