Sumitomo Chemical Co (TSE:4005) Total Operating Expense: 円473,253 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:4005 Sumitomo Chemical Co Ltd TSE:4005
59 GF Score
Price 円548.70
GF Value 円350.30
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Sumitomo Chemical Co Total Operating Expense?

Sumitomo Chemical Co TSE:4005 +2.45% 59 Total Operating Expense is 円473,253 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4005 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of 円350.30 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Sumitomo Chemical Co's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円168,177 Mil. Sumitomo Chemical Co's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円473,253 Mil.

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Sumitomo Chemical Co Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Sumitomo Chemical Co Total Operating Expense Chart

Sumitomo Chemical Co Annual Data
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Sumitomo Chemical Co Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円473,253 Mil.

* 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 Total Operating Expense of 円473,253 Mil mean?
Sumitomo Chemical Co (TSE:4005) has a Total Operating Expense of 円473,253 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Sumitomo Chemical Co and its competitors.
Is Sumitomo Chemical Co's Total Operating Expense too high?
Sumitomo Chemical Co's current Total Operating Expense is 円473,253 Mil. Overall, Sumitomo Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sumitomo Chemical Co's Total Operating Expense compare to DOW?
Sumitomo Chemical Co's Total Operating Expense of 円473,253 Mil 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 Total Operating Expense for a Chemicals company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Total Operating Expense 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Sumitomo Chemical Co and its competitors. Sumitomo Chemical Co's current Total Operating Expense is 円473,253 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sumitomo Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Chemical Co (TSE:4005) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円350.30, compared to a current price of 円548.70 — trading 56.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is 円473,253 Mil. Sumitomo Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sumitomo Chemical Co (TSE:4005), the current Total Operating Expense is 円473,253 Mil 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 Sumitomo Chemical Co (TSE:4005) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円548.70 is trading 56.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円350.30. GuruFocus considers Sumitomo Chemical Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4005:

  • Total Operating Expense: 円473,253 Mil
  • GF Value™: 円350.30 vs. price of 円548.70 (56.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4005 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Sumitomo Chemical Co Business Description

Address 2-7-1 Nihonbashi, Tokyo Nihonbashi Tower, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-6020
Sumitomo Chemical Co Ltd is a Japanese chemical manufacturer. The company operates through six segments. Advanced Medical Solutions covers small molecule drugs, medical oligonucleotides, and regenerative medicine contract manufacturing. Agro & Life Solutions provides pesticides, fertilizers, agricultural materials, insecticides, and feed additives. Essential & Green Materials include synthetic resins, industrial chemicals, methacrylics, aluminum, alumina, and synthetic rubber. ICT & Mobility Solutions handles optical products, semiconductor materials, touch panels, engineering plastics, and battery materials. Sumitomo Pharma focuses on small-molecule drugs, while Others include reagents, energy, plant engineering, transport, and warehousing.
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