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Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd. (SBKLF) Stock Price & Analysis

SBKLF Stock Chart & Stats

$46.80$0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$50$52.5$55$57.5Sep 10Oct 6
Day’s Range
$44.15 - $49.45
52-Week Range
$31.19 - $61.14
Previous Close
$46.80
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
16
Market Cap
$3.30B
Enterprise Value
$618.57B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
$139.72B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
$16.90B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
18.0
Beta
0.72
Next Earnings
N/A
EPS Estimate
N/A
Next Dividend Ex-Date
N/A
Dividend Yield
1.79%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Conservative Balance Sheet

Very low leverage gives Sumitomo Bakelite substantial financial flexibility and resilience across its industrial markets. The company can fund operations, absorb demand softness, and pursue reinvestment without relying heavily on borrowing, supporting stability over the next several quarters.

Improving Specialty-material Profitability

Healthy and improving margins indicate that the company is generating meaningful value from specialty resins, electronic materials, and molded components. This profitability provides internal funding for product development and helps protect earnings quality as industrial demand changes.

Positive And Growing Free Cash Flow

Positive operating and free cash flow demonstrates that the business converts its industrial operations into funding that can support investment, dividends, and balance-sheet strength. Strong recent FCF growth adds evidence of improving cash generation, even as reinvestment remains material.

Bears Say

Moderate Revenue Growth

Revenue is expanding, but the pace is only moderate, which limits how quickly operating leverage and earnings capacity can compound. Without faster growth from electronics, automotive, or other industrial applications, the company may remain dependent mainly on margin improvement for further profit expansion.

Mixed Cash Conversion

Although cash generation is positive, retaining only about half of accounting earnings as free cash flow indicates meaningful reinvestment needs or working-capital swings. This can reduce the cash available for shareholder returns, acquisitions, or rapid self-funded expansion over several quarters.

Returns Remain Unspectacular

Improving return on equity is encouraging, but the current level is not exceptional for the specialty-chemicals sector. That suggests the company is creating shareholder value steadily rather than at a highly differentiated rate, potentially limiting the impact of its otherwise strong balance sheet.

Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd. News

SBKLF FAQ

What was Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was $31.19 and its highest was $61.14 in the past 12 months.
What is Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd.’s market cap is $3.30B.
When is Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
How were Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Nov 09, 2026. The company reported $0.62 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.67 by -$0.049.
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. does not currently pay dividends.
What is Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
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 $0.62 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.67. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in SBKLF
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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