Sumitomo (SSUMY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. (OTCMKTS: SSUMY) is a diversified chemical manufacturer based in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1913 as Japan Dyestuff Company, it became Sumitomo Chemical in 1925 and has since grown into one of the core companies within the Sumitomo Group. Over its more than a century-long history, the company has expanded beyond basic dyes into a broad portfolio of chemical products and technologies.

The company’s operations are organized into several business segments, including petrochemicals and plastics, energy and functional materials, IT-related chemicals, health and crop sciences, and pharmaceuticals. In petrochemicals, Sumitomo Chemical produces ethylene, propylene, and various polymers used in packaging, automotive parts, and construction materials. Its energy and functional materials division supplies lithium-ion battery components, high-performance ceramics, and specialty films. Through IT-related chemicals, the company serves display, electronics, and semiconductor markets with advanced materials for liquid crystal displays and circuit boards.

In recent decades, Sumitomo Chemical has bolstered its health and crop sciences portfolio by developing agrochemicals, fertilizers and environmental control solutions designed to support sustainable agriculture. Its pharmaceutical arm focuses on small-molecule drugs and investigational compounds targeting metabolic disorders, cancer, and infectious diseases. Research and development remain a core strength, with multiple R&D centers across Japan, Asia, Europe and North America working on next-generation materials and life-science innovations.

Sumitomo Chemical serves customers in more than 80 countries, maintaining manufacturing sites in Japan, China, the United States, Singapore and Europe. The company is governed by a board of directors headquartered in Tokyo and led by a president and CEO. It continues to pursue growth through technological advancement, strategic partnerships and a commitment to environmental stewardship and social responsibility.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $29.53 to $29.76
• 50-Day Range: $24.83 to $29.89
• 52-Week Range: $19.18 to $29.99
• Volume: 49,205 shs
• Average Volume: 65,281 shs
• Market Capitalization: $35.96 billion
• P/E Ratio: 8.75
• Dividend Yield: 2.59%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Strong Buy

SSUMY Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have SSUMY shares performed this year?

Sumitomo's stock was trading at $21.6925 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, SSUMY shares have increased by 36.8% and is now trading at $29.68.

How were Sumitomo's earnings last quarter?

Sumitomo Corp. (OTCMKTS:SSUMY) released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July, 31st. The conglomerate reported $0.98 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.94 by $0.04. The conglomerate had revenue of $12 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $12.66 billion. Sumitomo had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 12.70% and a net margin of 8.31%.

Does Sumitomo have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiaries of Sumitomo: Gemadept Corporation, Q-Park, Fyffes, Sumi Agro Europe, Agro Amazônia, Edgen Group, KUSURI-NO-KATSUMATA, and more.

How do I buy shares of Sumitomo?

Shares of SSUMY stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 7/31/2025
• Today: 9/16/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 10/30/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 3/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Multi-Sector Conglomerates
• Industry: DIVERSIFIED OPS
• Sub-Industry: N/A
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:SSUMY
• CIK: N/A
• Web: www.sumitomocorp.com
• Phone: (136) 285-5000
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 79,692
• Year Founded: 1919

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $3.37
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 8.81
• Forward P/E Ratio: 10.52
• P/E Growth: 2.49
• Net Income: $3.71 billion
• Net Margins: 8.31%
• Pretax Margin: 9.54%
• Return on Equity: 12.70%
• Return on Assets: 5.33%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.55
• Current Ratio: 1.56
• Quick Ratio: 1.05

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $47.89 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.75
• Cash Flow: $4.29 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 6.92
• Book Value: $26.62 per share
• Price / Book: 1.11

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 1,211,430,000
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: $35.96 billion
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.58