Shin-Etsu Chemical Co (WBO:SHIN) Short Ratio

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WBO:SHIN Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Ltd WBO:SHIN
97 GF Score
Price €22.98
GF Value €21.67
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Shin-Etsu Chemical 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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WBO:SHIN
97GF Score
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Ltd WBO:SHIN
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Is Shin-Etsu Chemical Co (WBO:SHIN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €22.98 is trading 6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €21.67.

Key valuation signals for WBO:SHIN:

  • Short Ratio:
  • GF Value™: €21.67 vs. price of €22.98 (6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100 with 2 warning signs

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Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Business Description

Address 1-4-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-0005
Shin Etsu Chemical is an industrial conglomerate that was founded in 1926. Some of its largest product groups are silicon metal, polymer, silicone, rare-earth, and cellulose products. It holds top rankings in several markets, notably as the largest PVC and silicon wafer producer globally. Shin-Etsu is most exposed to the construction, semiconductors, and pharmaceutical sectors. Shin Etsu employed 27,342 people as of March 31, 2026, and has production bases in 17 countries.
97GF Score

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€22.98
Price
€21.67
GF Value