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4008 Stock Chart & Stats
¥5400.00
-¥5.00(-0.11%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥5400.00
-¥5.00(-0.11%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥910.00 - ¥1,575.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume32.90K
Average Volume (3M)41.43K
Market Cap
¥100.34B
Enterprise Value¥91.24K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥18.22B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥17.93B
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.2
Beta0.87
Next Earnings
Nov 09, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.83%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)117.48
Shares Outstanding64,709,280
10 Day Avg. Volume33,250
30 Day Avg. Volume41,433
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.33
Price to Book (P/B)0.75
Price to Sales (P/S)0.52
P/FCF Ratio15.17
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance Sheet / Low LeverageLow leverage and steadily expanding equity/assets provide durable financial flexibility. This conservatism supports resilience in cyclical downturns, capacity to fund capex or strategic investment without strained liquidity, and preserves borrowing room for multi‑quarter initiatives.
Margin Improvement In 2026Sustained gross and operating margin expansion indicates better cost absorption or favorable mix, underpinning stronger operating cash generation potential. Higher structural margins enhance reinvestment capacity and create a buffer versus input cost volatility over a multi‑quarter horizon.
Large Revenue Acceleration In Latest YearA pronounced revenue acceleration suggests meaningful demand pickup or successful commercial execution in key product lines. If driven by durable end‑market penetration or contract wins, this scale gain can improve fixed cost leverage and support long‑term margin stability.
Bears Say
Uneven Free Cash FlowVolatile FCF undermines predictable capital return and investment planning. Large swings driven by working capital or capex can constrain dividends, M&A, or deleveraging plans and raise execution risk over several quarters despite improving earnings in the latest year.
Moderate And Volatile Net MarginsModest, fluctuating net margins reveal earnings sensitivity to pricing, input costs, or product mix. This reduces margin resilience against cost shocks and implies inconsistent conversion of revenue into shareholder returns, making multi‑period profit forecasting less certain.
Rising Debt Trend (watch Item)Although current leverage is low, the uptick in debt across recent years warrants monitoring: if cash‑flow variability persists, continued borrowing could erode flexibility and increase financing cost exposure over the medium term, limiting strategic optionality.
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd. News
4008 FAQ
What was Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥910.00 and its highest was ¥1575.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥100.34B.
When is Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 09, 2026 which is in 89 days.
How were Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Aug 06, 2026. The company reported ¥50.53 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by N/A.
Is Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥35 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.83%. See more information on Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd. dividends here
What is Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd. have?
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd. has 64,709,280 shares outstanding.
What happened to Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥50.53 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 14.853%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:4008
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Company Description
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd.
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company, Limited. engages in the manufacture and sale of absorbent polymers, functional chemicals, and gases in Japan and internationally. It operates through the Super Absorbent Polymers and Functional Materials segments. The Super Absorbent Polymers segment offers a super absorbent polymer, AQUA KEEP, used in water absorbent materials for hygiene products, including disposable diapers, baby diapers, sanitary napkins, and incontinent pad; industrial materials comprising water blocking tape for power and optical cables and water-swelling rubber; and other applications, such as water absorbent pad, freshness agent, water retention agent, anti-dewing agent, pet sheets, and water absorbent sheets. Its Functional Materials segment manufactures and sells water soluble polymers, emulsions, latexes, powder resins, and organic synthetic chemicals. This segment also produces particle polymers, pharmaceuticals-related products, functional products, electronics gases, standard gases, industrial chemicals, medical gases, chemical gases, oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen, and other gas generators, including PSA systems. The company was incorporated in 1944 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.
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