Showa Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4990) Scaled Net Operating Assets: 0.62 (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:4990 Showa Chemical Industry Co Ltd TSE:4990
67 GF Score
Price 円508.00
GF Value 円458.77
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Showa Chemical Industry Co Scaled Net Operating Assets?

Showa Chemical Industry Co TSE:4990 +0.40% 67 Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.62 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4990 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of 円458.77 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) is calculated as the difference between operating assets and operating liabilities, scaled by lagged total assets.

Showa Chemical Industry Co's operating assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円11,596 Mil. Showa Chemical Industry Co's operating liabilities for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,899 Mil. Showa Chemical Industry Co's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 円13,941 Mil. Therefore, Showa Chemical Industry Co's scaled net operating assets (SNOA) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.62.


Showa Chemical Industry Co Scaled Net Operating Assets Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Showa Chemical Industry Co's Scaled Net Operating Assets 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.

Showa Chemical Industry Co Scaled Net Operating Assets Chart

Showa Chemical Industry Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Scaled Net Operating Assets
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.57 0.59 0.59 0.58 0.64

Showa Chemical Industry Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Scaled Net Operating Assets Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.54 0.57 0.57 0.61 0.62

TSE:4990 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Scaled Net Operating Assets Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Showa Chemical Industry Co's Scaled Net Operating Assets, along with its competitors' market caps and Scaled Net Operating Assets 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.


Showa Chemical Industry Co Scaled Net Operating Assets vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Showa Chemical Industry Co's Scaled Net Operating Assets distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Showa Chemical Industry Co's Scaled Net Operating Assets falls into.


TSE:4990
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Showa Chemical Industry Co Scaled Net Operating Assets Calculation

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) is calculated as the difference between operating assets and operating liabilities, scaled by lagged total assets.

Showa Chemical Industry Co's Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA)(A: Mar. 2026 )
=(Operating Assets (A: Mar. 2026 )-Operating Liabilities (A: Mar. 2026 ))/Total Assets (A: Mar. 2025 )
=(11596.135-2899.305)/13655.309
=0.64

where

Operating Assets(A: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities
=14569.529 - 2973.394
=11596.135

Operating Liabilities(A: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Liabilities - Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation - Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=5181.846 - 653.927 - 1628.614
=2899.305

Showa Chemical Industry Co's Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA)(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Operating Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )-Operating Liabilities (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/Total Assets (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=(11596.135-2899.305)/13941.133
=0.62

where

Operating Assets(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities
=14569.529 - 2973.394
=11596.135

Operating Liabilities(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Liabilities - Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation - Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=5181.846 - 653.927 - 1628.614
=2899.305

* 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.

What does a Scaled Net Operating Assets of 0.62 mean?
Showa Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4990) has a Scaled Net Operating Assets of 0.62 as of Mar. 2026. Scaled net operating assets equals current-period operating assets less operating liabilities less prior-period total assets. View historical data on Showa Chemical Industry Co and its competitors.
Is Showa Chemical Industry Co's Scaled Net Operating Assets too high?
Showa Chemical Industry Co's current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.62. Overall, Showa Chemical Industry Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Showa Chemical Industry Co's Scaled Net Operating Assets compare to LIN and SHW?
Showa Chemical Industry Co's Scaled Net Operating Assets of 0.62 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Scaled Net Operating Assets for a Chemicals company?
A good Scaled Net Operating Assets depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Scaled Net Operating Assets 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets mean?
A high Scaled Net Operating Assets can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Scaled net operating assets equals current-period operating assets less operating liabilities less prior-period total assets. View historical data on Showa Chemical Industry Co and its competitors. Showa Chemical Industry Co's current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Showa Chemical Industry Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Showa Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4990) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円458.77, compared to a current price of 円508.00 — trading 10.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.62. Showa Chemical Industry Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Scaled Net Operating Assets calculated?
Scaled Net Operating Assets is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Showa Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4990), the current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.62 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 Showa Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4990) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Showa Chemical Industry Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円508.00 is trading 10.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円458.77. GuruFocus considers Showa Chemical Industry Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4990:

  • Scaled Net Operating Assets: 0.62
  • GF Value™: 円458.77 vs. price of 円508.00 (10.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4990 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Showa Chemical Industry Co Business Description

Address 2-23-18, Shimo-meguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 153-0064
Showa Chemical Industry Co Ltd is engaged in the development and manufacturing of diatomite and perlite. The product range consists of radiolite diatomite filter aids and functional additives, and topco perlite products. Its products are used in a widening spectrum of applications from chemical manufacturing, pool water treatment, pharmaceuticals, incinerator exhaust filtration, the manufacture of building materials, silicone resins, and soil conditioners. It is operating a diatomite plant in Jilin Province, Northeast China.
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