Sumitomo Bakelite (4203) Stock Overview
Engages in the research and development, manufacture, and sale of semiconductor materials, plastic products, and life products in Japan and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 3/6 |
| Future Growth | 2/6 |
| Past Performance | 2/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 4/6 |
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Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | JP¥4,943.00 |
| 52 Week High | JP¥5,489.00 |
| 52 Week Low | JP¥2,750.00 |
| Beta | 0.54 |
| 1 Month Change | -2.24% |
| 3 Month Change | 6.30% |
| 1 Year Change | 23.08% |
| 3 Year Change | 136.79% |
| 5 Year Change | 206.07% |
| Change since IPO | 248.71% |
Recent News & Updates
Sumitomo Bakelite (TSE:4203) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of ¥50.00
Sep 01
These 4 Measures Indicate That Sumitomo Bakelite (TSE:4203) Is Using Debt Safely
Aug 27Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited (TSE:4203) First-Quarter Results: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year
Aug 06Recent updates
Sumitomo Bakelite (TSE:4203) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of ¥50.00
Sep 01These 4 Measures Indicate That Sumitomo Bakelite (TSE:4203) Is Using Debt Safely
Aug 27Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited (TSE:4203) First-Quarter Results: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year
Aug 06Sumitomo Bakelite's (TSE:4203) Dividend Will Be ¥50.00
Jul 23Sumitomo Bakelite (TSE:4203) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of ¥50.00
Jul 09Some May Be Optimistic About Sumitomo Bakelite's (TSE:4203) Earnings
Jun 27Are Investors Undervaluing Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited (TSE:4203) By 35%?
May 31Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited (TSE:4203) Not Lagging Market On Growth Or Pricing
Apr 10These 4 Measures Indicate That Sumitomo Bakelite (TSE:4203) Is Using Debt Safely
Feb 20Calculating The Fair Value Of Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited (TSE:4203)
Jan 14Is There Now An Opportunity In Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited (TSE:4203)?
Dec 26Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited's (TSE:4203) Earnings Haven't Escaped The Attention Of Investors
Dec 11These 4 Measures Indicate That Sumitomo Bakelite (TSE:4203) Is Using Debt Safely
Nov 04Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited (TSE:4203) Shares Could Be 28% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Oct 06Here's Why We Think Sumitomo Bakelite (TSE:4203) Is Well Worth Watching
Sep 21At JP¥3,660, Is Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited (TSE:4203) Worth Looking At Closely?
Sep 07Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited (TSE:4203) Stock's 32% Dive Might Signal An Opportunity But It Requires Some Scrutiny
Aug 05These 4 Measures Indicate That Sumitomo Bakelite (TSE:4203) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Jul 12Estimating The Fair Value Of Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited (TSE:4203)
Jun 24Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited (TSE:4203)?
Jun 08Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited's (TSE:4203) Share Price Could Signal Some Risk
May 24Sumitomo Bakelite's (TSE:4203) Dividend Will Be Increased To ¥80.00
Mar 17Sumitomo Bakelite (TSE:4203) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To ¥80.00
Mar 03Is Sumitomo Bakelite (TSE:4203) A Risky Investment?
Feb 29Shareholder Returns
| 4203 | JP Chemicals | JP Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -1.4% | -0.3% | 0.6% |
| 1Y | 23.1% | 3.5% | 23.0% |
Return vs Industry: 4203 exceeded the JP Chemicals industry which returned 3.5% over the past year.
Return vs Market: 4203 matched the JP Market which returned 23% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| 4203 volatility | |
|---|---|
| 4203 Average Weekly Movement | 3.3% |
| Chemicals Industry Average Movement | 3.3% |
| Market Average Movement | 3.7% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in JP Market | 7.9% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in JP Market | 2.0% |
Stable Share Price: 4203 has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the JP market.
Volatility Over Time: 4203's weekly volatility (3%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | 7,981 | Shinichi Kajiya | www.sumibe.co.jp |
Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the research and development, manufacture, and sale of semiconductor materials, plastic products, and life products in Japan and internationally. The company offers epoxy resin molding materials for semiconductor encapsulation, liquid resin for photosensitive wafer coating, liquid resin for semiconductors, and semiconductor substrate materials. It also provides medical equipment and pharmaceuticals, melamine resin decorative panels and sheets, vinyl resin sheets and composite sheets, freshness-preserving films, polycarbonate resin panels, and polyvinyl chloride resin panels, as well as waterproofing design and construction contracting, and bio-related products.
Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited Fundamentals Summary
| 4203 fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | JP¥445.01b |
| Earnings (TTM) | JP¥19.73b |
| Revenue (TTM) | JP¥305.79b |
Is 4203 overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| 4203 income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | JP¥305.79b |
| Cost of Revenue | JP¥211.31b |
| Gross Profit | JP¥94.48b |
| Other Expenses | JP¥74.75b |
| Earnings | JP¥19.73b |
Last Reported Earnings
Jun 30, 2025
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 225.13 |
| Gross Margin | 30.90% |
| Net Profit Margin | 6.45% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 12.1% |
How did 4203 perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
Does 4203 pay a reliable dividends?
See 4203 dividend history and benchmarks| Sumitomo Bakelite dividend dates | |
|---|---|
| Ex Dividend Date | Sep 29 2025 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Dec 01 2025 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 38 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 25 days |
Does 4203 pay a reliable dividends?
See 4203 dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2025/11/05 14:00 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/11/05 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/03/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited is covered by 19 analysts. 6 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Niima Komura | BofA Global Research |
| Takao Kanai | Citigroup Inc |
| Masao Yoshida | CLSA |