Sumitomo Chemical Company (TSE:4005) drew fresh investor attention after first quarter 2026 results showed sales of ¥578,199 million and net income of ¥40,782 million, compared with a net loss a year earlier.
See our latest analysis for Sumitomo Chemical Company.
Despite the strong first quarter update, Sumitomo Chemical Company’s share price return over the last month fell 7.20%, and the 7 day share price return declined 3.81%. Even so, the year to date share price return of 10.05%, together with a 1 year total shareholder return of 31.19% and 3 year total shareholder return of 30.16%, indicates that momentum has built over a longer period compared with recent weeks.
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After strong first quarter numbers but a weaker recent share price, the balance between risk and reward at Sumitomo Chemical Company is not obvious. Do today’s valuation metrics still support buyers, or is optimism already priced in?
Most Popular Narrative: 24.2% Undervalued
Sumitomo Chemical Company last closed at ¥497.2, while the most followed narrative places fair value at ¥655.7, so the current share price sits well below that estimate.
Recovery in profitability across key segments (Agro & Life Solutions, Essential & Green Materials, ICT & Mobility Solutions) reflects improved operational efficiency, product mix optimization, and R&D-driven new product launches (e.g., Orgovyx, Gemtesa, INDIFLIN). This supports the potential for higher long-term revenue and net margins.
Analysts base their narrative on a combination of segment-level margin repair, measured revenue growth, and a future profit multiple that must hold up under a 7.37% discount rate. This framework underpins the stated fair value.
Result: Fair Value of ¥655.7 (UNDERVALUED)
Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts.
However, there are still clear risks to this Sumitomo Chemical Company narrative, including potential margin pressure in petrochemicals and the impact of currency swings on overseas earnings.
Find out about the key risks to this Sumitomo Chemical Company narrative.
Next Steps
With both risks and rewards in view for Sumitomo Chemical Company, this is a good time to look at the underlying data yourself and move quickly. To weigh the full picture for your own portfolio, start by reviewing the 3 key rewards and 3 important warning signs
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