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4203 Stock Chart & Stats
¥7540.00
-¥150.00(-2.21%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
¥7540.00
-¥150.00(-2.21%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥4,696.00 - ¥9,471.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume363.60K
Average Volume (3M)740.39K
Market Cap
¥665.97B
Enterprise Value¥557.23B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥130.29B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥30.21B
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.6
Beta1.23
Next Earnings
Nov 09, 2026EPS Estimate
106.11Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.48%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)359.14
Shares Outstanding88,249,855
10 Day Avg. Volume937,600
30 Day Avg. Volume740,393
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.29
Price to Book (P/B)1.22
Price to Sales (P/S)1.32
P/FCF Ratio21.64
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
¥11,760.00Price Target Upside55.97% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)422.72
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥379.48B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetVery low leverage gives Sumitomo Bakelite financial resilience and flexibility through end-market cycles. A strong equity base reduces dependence on external financing and preserves capacity to invest in specialty materials, production capabilities, and customer programs over the next several quarters.
Solid Specialty-Materials ProfitabilityHealthy gross and net margins indicate that the company captures meaningful value from its specialty chemicals, electronic materials, and molded components. Improving profitability supports internal funding, strengthens resilience against demand fluctuations, and suggests its product portfolio remains economically useful to industrial customers.
Positive Revenue And Earnings GrowthPositive top-line growth, together with substantially stronger earnings growth in the reported fundamentals, indicates expanding commercial activity and operating leverage. If sustained, this combination can improve reinvestment capacity and reinforce the company’s position across electronics, automotive, and industrial end markets.
Bears Say
Mixed Cash-Flow ConversionAlthough operating and free cash flow remain positive, conversion below net income makes earnings quality less dependable than the income statement alone suggests. Slightly negative free-cash-flow growth may constrain internally funded investment and leaves results more exposed to working-capital or investment requirements.
Moderating Growth TrajectoryA slower revenue trajectory reduces the pace at which Sumitomo Bakelite can expand its earnings base and leverage its specialty-materials portfolio. More steady than accelerating growth may require continued product development and customer wins to maintain momentum across cyclical electronics and automotive markets.
Returns Are Solid, Not ExceptionalA healthy but moderate return on equity suggests the company is generating reasonable value from its capital base without demonstrating exceptional efficiency. This can limit the pace of shareholder-value compounding and indicates that stronger profitability or asset utilization would be needed for a more powerful long-term performance profile.
Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd. News
4203 FAQ
What was Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥4696.00 and its highest was ¥9471.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥665.97B.
When is Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 09, 2026 which is in 8 days.
How were Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Aug 03, 2026. The company reported ¥124.61 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥70 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.48%. See more information on Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd. dividends here
What is Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate is 106.11.
How many shares outstanding does Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd. have?
Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd. has 88,249,855 shares outstanding.
What happened to Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥124.61 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 11.101%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:4203
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Company Description
Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd.
Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited, established in 1932 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, operates worldwide alongside its subsidiaries. The company is engaged in the research, development, manufacturing, and global distribution of a diverse product portfolio encompassing semiconductor materials, plastic items, and life-related solutions. For the semiconductor industry, their specialized materials include epoxy resin molding compounds for device encapsulation, liquid photosensitive coating resins, advanced liquid resins for semiconductor applications, and crucial substrate materials for semiconductor packages. Beyond electronics, Sumitomo Bakelite produces a wide array of advanced plastic and industrial materials. This range features phenolic molding compounds, various phenolic resins, custom molded parts, and synthetic resin adhesives. They also manufacture copper-clad laminates (both phenolic and epoxy resin types) and components for aircraft interiors. Their broader plastics offerings feature melamine resin decorative laminates and sheets, versatile vinyl resin sheets and multilayer options, films designed for freshness preservation, and plates made from polycarbonate and PVC resins. Within the life sciences and healthcare sectors, the company provides medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and various biotechnology-related products. Additionally, they offer design and contracting services for waterproofing projects and contribute to interior decoration solutions for commercial spaces. Sumitomo Bakelite's comprehensive product lineup supports a broad spectrum of industries, including automotive, railway, and aviation; electrical and electronic equipment manufacturing; construction and residential development; various industrial applications; medical and laboratory institutions; biotechnology; agriculture; and specialized functional packaging, as well as retail store interiors.
4203 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
¥11,760.00
▲(55.97% Upside)