Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company Overview
- Year Founded
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1944

- Status
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Public
- Employees
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1,402

- Stock Symbol
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4008

- Investments
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1
- Share Price
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$33.07
- (As of Friday Closing)
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company General Information
Description
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co Ltd manufactures and sells chemicals and chemical-based products in three segments based on product type. The superabsorbent-polymers segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells diapers, sanitary napkins, water repellent tape for power and optical cables, and sodium polyacrylate products used as a water-retention agent for agricultural and horticultural use. The chemicals segment sells plastic polymers, latex, and chemical additives used in the production of lithium-ion batteries and pharmaceuticals. The gases segment sells gases for industrial use, which includes electronics production, as well as aerosol propellant gas and nitrous oxide.
Contact Information
Website
www.sumitomoseika.co.jpCorporate Office
- The Sumitomo Building
- 4-5-33 Kitahama, Chuo-ku
- Osaka, 541-0041
- Japan
Corporate Office
- The Sumitomo Building
- 4-5-33 Kitahama, Chuo-ku
- Osaka, 541-0041
- Japan
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company Stock Performance
As of 14-Feb-2025, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company’s stock price is $33.07. Its current market cap is $433M with 13.1M shares.
(As of Friday Closing)
Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
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$33.07 | $32.60 | $28.69 - $37.69 | $433M | 13.1M | 30K | $4.32 |
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company Financials Summary
As of 31-Dec-2024, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company has a trailing 12-month revenue of $980M.
In Thousands, USD |
TTM 31-Dec-2024 | FY 2024 31-Mar-2024 | FY 2023 31-Mar-2023 | FY 2022 31-Mar-2022 |
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EV | 363,085 | 365,168 | 335,113 | 261,973 |
Revenue | 979,905 | 989,592 | 1,056,575 | 1,028,838 |
EBITDA | 97,246 | 119,174 | 119,989 | |
Net Income | 57,379 | 42,674 | 63,465 | 52,473 |
Total Assets | 948,843 | 900,595 | 950,503 | 993,659 |
Total Debt | 120,410 | 76,439 | 94,734 | 119,199 |
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company Valuation & Funding
Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company Competitors (1)
One of Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company’s competitors is Air Water, a Corporation company based in Osaka, Japan.
Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
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Air Water | Corporation | Osaka, Japan |
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company Patents
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company Recent Patent Activity
Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
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JP-2024160366-A | Method for producing viscous composition | Pending | 20-Aug-2024 | ||
JP-2024071725-A | Polymer-containing composition | Pending | 29-Mar-2024 | ||
JP-2024071553-A | High-purity nitric oxide production method | Pending | 26-Mar-2024 | ||
JP-2024045232-A | Emulsion composition | Pending | 15-Jan-2024 | ||
JP-2024026227-A | Power storage device | Pending | 30-Nov-2023 |
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company Signals
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company Acquisitions (1)
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Arkema (Super Absorbent Polymers Operations). The deal was made on 01-Apr-2008.
Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
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Arkema (Super Absorbent Polymers Operations) | 01-Apr-2008 | Merger/Acquisition | Specialty Chemicals |
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated April, 27, 2024
38.83 | High Risk
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10-20
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20-30
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30-40
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40+
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Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company FAQs
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When was Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company founded?
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company was founded in 1944.
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Where is Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company headquartered?
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.
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What is the size of Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company?
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company has 1,402 total employees.
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What industry is Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company in?
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company’s primary industry is Commodity Chemicals.
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Is Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company a private or public company?
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company is a Public company.
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What is Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company is 4008.
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What is the current stock price of Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company?
As of 14-Feb-2025 the stock price of Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company is $33.07.
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What is the current market cap of Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company?
The current market capitalization of Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company is $433M.
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What is Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company is $980M.
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Who are Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company’s competitors?
Air Water is a competitor of Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company.
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What is Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company’s EPS for 12 months was $4.32.
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