Upcoming Dividend • Mar 23
Upcoming dividend of JP¥55.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 March 2026. Payment date: 25 June 2026. Payout ratio is a comfortable 32% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 2.2%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (4.8%). Lower than average of industry peers (4.2%). Announcement • Feb 09
Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited to Report Fiscal Year 2026 Results on May 11, 2026 Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited announced that they will report fiscal year 2026 results on May 11, 2026 Reported Earnings • Feb 03
Third quarter 2026 earnings released: EPS: JP¥73.06 (vs JP¥1.22 in 3Q 2025) Third quarter 2026 results: EPS: JP¥73.06 (up from JP¥1.22 in 3Q 2025). Revenue: JP¥81.3b (up 4.3% from 3Q 2025). Net income: JP¥6.41b (up JP¥6.29b from 3Q 2025). Profit margin: 7.9% (up from 0.1% in 3Q 2025). The increase in margin was primarily driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 5.1% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 2.4% growth forecast for the Chemicals industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 4% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 25% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Announcement • Feb 02
Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited Revises Consolidated Earnings Guidance for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2026 Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited revised consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. For the year, the company now expects revenue of JPY 316,500 million compared to previous guidance of JPY 310,000 million, operating profit of JPY 32,500 million compared to previous guidance of JPY 31,000 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 25,500 million or JPY 290.85 per basic share compared to previous guidance of JPY 23,500 million or JPY 268.16 per basic share. Reason for the revision: Semiconductor materials are progressing beyond expectations, driven by robust demand for semiconductors in China continued and demand for AI-related applications expanded. The company expects demand to continue robust in the fourth quarter as well, and forecasts for revenue, business profit, operating profit, and profit attributable to owners of parent have exceeded previous forecasts. Announcement • Jan 23
Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited (TSE:4203) agreed to acquire Chemical Business of Kyocera Corporation from Kyocera Corporation (TSE:6971) for ¥30 billion. Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited (TSE:4203) agreed to acquire Chemical Business of Kyocera Corporation from Kyocera Corporation (TSE:6971) for ¥30 billion on January 22, 2026. A cash consideration of ¥30 billion will be paid by Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited. The final acquisition cost will be determined after the price adjustment based on the share purchase agreement. A new company will be established by Kyocera in which the Chemical Business will be transferred and post the aforesaid acquisition the new company will become a subsidiary of Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited.
The expected completion of the transaction is October 2026. Announcement • Dec 09
Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited to Report Q3, 2026 Results on Feb 02, 2026 Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited announced that they will report Q3, 2026 results at 9:00 AM, Tokyo Standard Time on Feb 02, 2026 Declared Dividend • Dec 02
First half dividend of JP¥55.00 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of JP¥55.00. Ex-date: 30th March 2026 Payment date: 25th June 2026 Dividend yield will be 199%, which is higher than the industry average of 6.1%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is well covered by both earnings (43% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (41% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 16% per year over the past 10 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. EPS is expected to grow by 57% over the next 3 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Reported Earnings • Nov 06
Second quarter 2026 earnings released: EPS: JP¥66.66 (vs JP¥61.64 in 2Q 2025) Second quarter 2026 results: EPS: JP¥66.66 (up from JP¥61.64 in 2Q 2025). Revenue: JP¥78.9b (up 3.1% from 2Q 2025). Net income: JP¥5.84b (up 1.8% from 2Q 2025). Profit margin: 7.4% (down from 7.5% in 2Q 2025). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 4.1% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 2.6% growth forecast for the Chemicals industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 2% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 27% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Upcoming Dividend • Sep 22
Upcoming dividend of JP¥50.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 29 September 2025. Payment date: 02 December 2025. Payout ratio is a comfortable 41% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 2.1%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (4.6%). Lower than average of industry peers (4.4%). Announcement • Sep 01
Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited to Report Q2, 2026 Results on Nov 04, 2025 Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited announced that they will report Q2, 2026 results on Nov 04, 2025 Reported Earnings • Aug 05
First quarter 2026 earnings released: EPS: JP¥84.99 (vs JP¥68.40 in 1Q 2025) First quarter 2026 results: EPS: JP¥84.99 (up from JP¥68.40 in 1Q 2025). Revenue: JP¥77.7b (up 1.4% from 1Q 2025). Net income: JP¥7.45b (up 17% from 1Q 2025). Profit margin: 9.6% (up from 8.3% in 1Q 2025). Revenue is forecast to grow 3.8% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 3.4% growth forecast for the Chemicals industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 4% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 21% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Declared Dividend • Jul 09
Final dividend of JP¥50.00 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of JP¥50.00. Ex-date: 29th September 2025 Payment date: 2nd December 2025 Dividend yield will be 210%, which is higher than the industry average of 6.1%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is well covered by both earnings (43% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (33% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 15% per year over the past 10 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. EPS is expected to grow by 45% over the next 3 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Reported Earnings • Jun 25
Full year 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥209 (vs JP¥234 in FY 2024) Full year 2025 results: EPS: JP¥209 (down from JP¥234 in FY 2024). Revenue: JP¥304.8b (up 6.1% from FY 2024). Net income: JP¥19.3b (down 12% from FY 2024). Profit margin: 6.3% (down from 7.6% in FY 2024). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 3.4% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 3.3% growth forecast for the Chemicals industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 5% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 17% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Announcement • Jun 03
Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited to Report Q1, 2026 Results on Aug 04, 2025 Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited announced that they will report Q1, 2026 results on Aug 04, 2025 Reported Earnings • May 13
Full year 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥209 (vs JP¥234 in FY 2024) Full year 2025 results: EPS: JP¥209 (down from JP¥234 in FY 2024). Revenue: JP¥304.8b (up 6.1% from FY 2024). Net income: JP¥19.3b (down 12% from FY 2024). Profit margin: 6.3% (down from 7.6% in FY 2024). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 4.3% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 3.6% growth forecast for the Chemicals industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 5% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 11% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Apr 04
Now 21% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 17% to €19.80. The fair value is estimated to be €25.03, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 4.4% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 7.3%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 4.7% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 17% per annum over the same time period. Announcement • Mar 04
Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited to Report Fiscal Year 2025 Results on May 12, 2025 Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited announced that they will report fiscal year 2025 results on May 12, 2025 Reported Earnings • Feb 04
Third quarter 2025 earnings released Third quarter 2025 results: Revenue: JP¥62.4b (down 15% from 3Q 2024). Net income: JP¥5.26b (down 24% from 3Q 2024). Profit margin: 8.4% (down from 9.5% in 3Q 2024). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 6.9% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 3.9% growth forecast for the Chemicals industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 12% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 5% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Announcement • Feb 03
Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited (TSE:4203) announces an Equity Buyback for 5,508,100 shares, representing 5.91% for ¥19,999.91 million. Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited (TSE:4203) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to 5,508,100 shares, representing 5.91% of its share capital, for ¥19,999.91 million. The shares will be repurchased at ¥3,631 per share. The purpose of the program is tto enhance shareholder returns and improve capital efficiency. The repurchased shares will be cancelled. As of December 31, 2024, the company had 93,144,000 shares in issue (excluding treasury stock) and 613,956 shares in treasury. Announcement • Dec 05
Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited to Report Q3, 2025 Results on Feb 03, 2025 Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited announced that they will report Q3, 2025 results on Feb 03, 2025 Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Dec 04
Now 20% undervalued The stock has been flat over the last 90 days, currently trading at €22.60. The fair value is estimated to be €28.42, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 5.0% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 9.5%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 4.9% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 8.9% per annum over the same time period. Declared Dividend • Dec 03
First half dividend of JP¥45.00 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of JP¥45.00. Ex-date: 28th March 2025 Payment date: 26th June 2025 Dividend yield will be 195%, which is higher than the industry average of 6.1%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is well covered by both earnings (34% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (33% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 14% per year over the past 10 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. EPS is expected to grow by 29% over the next 3 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Reported Earnings • Nov 07
First half 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥137 (vs JP¥118 in 1H 2024) First half 2025 results: EPS: JP¥137 (up from JP¥118 in 1H 2024). Revenue: JP¥153.1b (up 7.9% from 1H 2024). Net income: JP¥12.7b (up 15% from 1H 2024). Profit margin: 8.3% (up from 7.8% in 1H 2024). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 5.5% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.3% growth forecast for the Chemicals industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 9% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 7% per year. Announcement • Oct 31
Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited Declares Dividends of Surplus (Interim Dividend), Payable December 2, 2024 Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited announced that the Company decided to pay dividends of surplus (Interim Dividend), with a record date of September 30, 2024 at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on October 31, 2024, of JPY 45.00 Dividend per share Record date September 30, 2024; Effective date December 2, 2024. Total amount of dividends: JPY 4,191 million. A two-for-one common stock split was issued on April 1, 2024. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, the actual dividend amount before the stock split is shown. Upcoming Dividend • Sep 20
Upcoming dividend of JP¥45.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 27 September 2024. Payment date: 02 December 2024. Payout ratio is a comfortable 30% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 2.3%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (4.8%). Lower than average of industry peers (5.1%). Announcement • Aug 28
Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited to Report Q2, 2025 Results on Nov 05, 2024 Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited announced that they will report Q2, 2025 results on Nov 05, 2024 Reported Earnings • Aug 07
First quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥75.16 (vs JP¥60.78 in 1Q 2024) First quarter 2025 results: EPS: JP¥75.16 (up from JP¥60.78 in 1Q 2024). Revenue: JP¥76.7b (up 9.1% from 1Q 2024). Net income: JP¥7.00b (up 23% from 1Q 2024). Profit margin: 9.1% (up from 8.1% in 1Q 2024). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 5.6% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.5% growth forecast for the Chemicals industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 10% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 8% per year. New Risk • Aug 07
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of German stocks, typically moving 7.4% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (7.4% average weekly change). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Aug 06
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 20% After last week's 20% share price decline to €19.80, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 12x. Average forward P/E is 12x in the Chemicals industry in Germany. Total returns to shareholders of 16% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at €30.60 per share. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Aug 03
Now 25% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 14% to €23.00. The fair value is estimated to be €30.50, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 8.5% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 12%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 5.7% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 9.8% per annum over the same time period. Declared Dividend • Jul 11
Final dividend of JP¥45.00 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of JP¥45.00. Ex-date: 27th September 2024 Payment date: 2nd December 2024 Dividend yield will be 172%, which is higher than the industry average of 6.1%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is well covered by both earnings (30% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (46% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 14% per year over the past 10 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. EPS is expected to decline by 17% over the next 3 years. However, it would need to fall by 67% to increase the payout ratio to a potentially unsustainable range. Announcement • Jun 08
Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited to Report Q1, 2025 Results on Aug 05, 2024 Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited announced that they will report Q1, 2025 results on Aug 05, 2024 Reported Earnings • May 16
Full year 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥467 (vs JP¥216 in FY 2023) Full year 2024 results: EPS: JP¥467 (up from JP¥216 in FY 2023). Revenue: JP¥287.3b (flat on FY 2023). Net income: JP¥21.8b (up 7.6% from FY 2023). Profit margin: 7.6% (up from 7.1% in FY 2023). Revenue is forecast to grow 5.4% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.2% growth forecast for the Chemicals industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 25% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 16% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Announcement • May 15
Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited, Annual General Meeting, Jun 25, 2024 Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited, Annual General Meeting, Jun 25, 2024. Upcoming Dividend • Mar 21
Upcoming dividend of JP¥80.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 28 March 2024. Payment date: 24 June 2024. Payout ratio is a comfortable 30% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 1.5%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (4.9%). Lower than average of industry peers (4.8%). Announcement • Mar 02
Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited to Report Fiscal Year 2024 Results on May 13, 2024 Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited announced that they will report fiscal year 2024 results on May 13, 2024 Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Feb 20
Now 21% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 17% to €49.50. The fair value is estimated to be €62.80, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 11% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 16%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 5.0% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 6.6% per annum over the same time period. Reported Earnings • Feb 07
Third quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥149 (vs JP¥147 in 3Q 2023) Third quarter 2024 results: EPS: JP¥149 (up from JP¥147 in 3Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥73.5b (flat on 3Q 2023). Net income: JP¥6.96b (flat on 3Q 2023). Profit margin: 9.5% (in line with 3Q 2023). Revenue is forecast to grow 5.0% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 2.7% growth forecast for the Chemicals industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 16% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 13% per year. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Jan 24
Now 21% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 12% to €47.00. The fair value is estimated to be €59.16, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 13% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 24%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 4.7% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 5.7% per annum over the same time period. Announcement • Nov 30
Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited to Report Q3, 2024 Results on Feb 05, 2024 Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited announced that they will report Q3, 2024 results on Feb 05, 2024 Reported Earnings • Nov 08
Second quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥115 (vs JP¥96.06 in 2Q 2023) Second quarter 2024 results: EPS: JP¥115 (up from JP¥96.06 in 2Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥71.7b (flat on 2Q 2023). Net income: JP¥5.36b (up 19% from 2Q 2023). Profit margin: 7.5% (up from 6.3% in 2Q 2023). Revenue is forecast to grow 4.6% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 3.1% growth forecast for the Chemicals industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 24% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 18% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Announcement • Oct 31
Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited Announces Dividends of Surplus (Interim Dividend), Effective Date December 1, 2023 Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited announced that the Company decided to pay dividends of surplus (Interim Dividend), with a record date of September 30, 2023 at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on October 31, 2023, of JPY 70.00 Dividend per share Record date September 30, 2023; Effective date December 1, 2023. Upcoming Dividend • Sep 21
Upcoming dividend of JP¥70.00 per share at 2.2% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 28 September 2023. Payment date: 01 December 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 29% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 2.2%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (4.8%). Lower than average of industry peers (5.9%). Announcement • Sep 15
Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited to Report Q2, 2024 Results on Nov 06, 2023 Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited announced that they will report Q2, 2024 results on Nov 06, 2023 Reported Earnings • Aug 08
First quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥122 (vs JP¥100 in 1Q 2023) First quarter 2024 results: EPS: JP¥122 (up from JP¥100 in 1Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥70.3b (down 2.1% from 1Q 2023). Net income: JP¥5.71b (up 21% from 1Q 2023). Profit margin: 8.1% (up from 6.6% in 1Q 2023). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 4.5% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 1.8% growth forecast for the Chemicals industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 29% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 22% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Reported Earnings • Jun 28
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥431 (vs JP¥389 in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: JP¥431 (up from JP¥389 in FY 2022). Revenue: JP¥284.9b (up 8.3% from FY 2022). Net income: JP¥20.3b (up 11% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 7.1% (in line with FY 2022). Revenue is forecast to grow 3.9% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 1.7% growth forecast for the Chemicals industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 31% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 14% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Announcement • Jun 16
Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited to Report Q1, 2024 Results on Aug 07, 2023 Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited announced that they will report Q1, 2024 results on Aug 07, 2023 Reported Earnings • May 19
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥431 (vs JP¥389 in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: JP¥431 (up from JP¥389 in FY 2022). Revenue: JP¥284.9b (up 8.3% from FY 2022). Net income: JP¥20.3b (up 11% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 7.1% (in line with FY 2022). Revenue is forecast to grow 3.7% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 3.1% growth forecast for the Chemicals industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 31% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 13% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Upcoming Dividend • Mar 23
Upcoming dividend of JP¥60.00 per share at 2.5% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 March 2023. Payment date: 26 June 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 31% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 2.5%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (4.7%). Lower than average of industry peers (5.7%). Reported Earnings • Feb 07
Third quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥147 (vs JP¥125 in 3Q 2022) Third quarter 2023 results: EPS: JP¥147 (up from JP¥125 in 3Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥73.2b (up 8.2% from 3Q 2022). Net income: JP¥6.93b (up 18% from 3Q 2022). Profit margin: 9.5% (in line with 3Q 2022). Revenue is forecast to grow 3.4% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 1.6% growth forecast for the Chemicals industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 26% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 3% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Announcement • Dec 29
Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited to Report Q3, 2023 Results on Feb 06, 2023 Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited announced that they will report Q3, 2023 results on Feb 06, 2023 Board Change • Nov 16
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there are only 3 independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: 3 independent directors. 6 non-independent directors. Outside Independent Director Etsuko Nagashima was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2021. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Reported Earnings • Nov 09
Second quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥96.04 (vs JP¥107 in 2Q 2022) Second quarter 2023 results: EPS: JP¥96.04 (down from JP¥107 in 2Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥71.7b (up 9.3% from 2Q 2022). Net income: JP¥4.52b (down 10% from 2Q 2022). Profit margin: 6.3% (down from 7.7% in 2Q 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 3.4% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, while revenues in the Chemicals industry in Germany are expected to remain flat. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 21% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 11% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Upcoming Dividend • Sep 22
Upcoming dividend of JP¥60.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 29 September 2022. Payment date: 01 December 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 29% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 2.8%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (5.1%). Lower than average of industry peers (6.1%). Announcement • Sep 02
Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited to Report Q2, 2023 Results on Nov 07, 2022 Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited announced that they will report Q2, 2023 results on Nov 07, 2022 Reported Earnings • Aug 09
First quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥100 (vs JP¥111 in 1Q 2022) First quarter 2023 results: EPS: JP¥100 (down from JP¥111 in 1Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥71.7b (up 14% from 1Q 2022). Net income: JP¥4.71b (down 10% from 1Q 2022). Profit margin: 6.6% (down from 8.4% in 1Q 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 6.6%, compared to a 3.6% growth forecast for the industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 17% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 1% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Announcement • Jun 29
Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited to Report Q1, 2023 Results on Aug 08, 2022 Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited announced that they will report Q1, 2023 results on Aug 08, 2022 Reported Earnings • May 21
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: JP¥389 (vs JP¥280 in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: JP¥389 (up from JP¥280 in FY 2021). Revenue: JP¥263.1b (up 26% from FY 2021). Net income: JP¥18.3b (up 39% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 7.0% (up from 6.3% in FY 2021). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 2.3%, compared to a 6.6% growth forecast for the industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 11% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 1% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Announcement • May 18
Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited, Annual General Meeting, Jun 23, 2022 Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited, Annual General Meeting, Jun 23, 2022. Board Change • Apr 27
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there are only 3 independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: 3 independent directors. 7 non-independent directors. Outside Independent Director Etsuko Nagashima was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2021. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Announcement • Apr 08
Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited to Report Fiscal Year 2022 Results on May 16, 2022 Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited announced that they will report fiscal year 2022 results on May 16, 2022 Upcoming Dividend • Mar 23
Upcoming dividend of JP¥50.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 March 2022. Payment date: 25 June 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 25% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 2.1%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (3.6%). Lower than average of industry peers (4.8%). Reported Earnings • Feb 08
Third quarter 2022 earnings: EPS in line with analyst expectations despite revenue beat Third quarter 2022 results: EPS: JP¥125 (down from JP¥183 in 3Q 2021). Revenue: JP¥67.6b (up 15% from 3Q 2021). Net income: JP¥5.86b (down 32% from 3Q 2021). Profit margin: 8.7% (down from 15% in 3Q 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 6.5%. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 2.2%, compared to a 6.0% growth forecast for the industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 5% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 6% per year. Reported Earnings • Nov 10
Second quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS JP¥107 (vs JP¥27.84 in 2Q 2021) The company reported a strong second quarter result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Second quarter 2022 results: Revenue: JP¥65.7b (up 41% from 2Q 2021). Net income: JP¥5.03b (up 284% from 2Q 2021). Profit margin: 7.7% (up from 2.8% in 2Q 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 2% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 8% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Upcoming Dividend • Sep 22
Upcoming dividend of JP¥45.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 29 September 2021. Payment date: 01 December 2021. Trailing yield: 1.7%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (3.2%). Lower than average of industry peers (3.7%). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Sep 14
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 22% share price gain to €44.38, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 12x. Average forward P/E is 12x in the Chemicals industry in Germany. Total returns to shareholders of 18% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at €52.80 per share. Reported Earnings • Aug 13
First quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS JP¥111 (vs JP¥39.40 in 1Q 2021) The company reported a strong first quarter result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. First quarter 2022 results: Revenue: JP¥62.7b (up 44% from 1Q 2021). Net income: JP¥5.24b (up 183% from 1Q 2021). Profit margin: 8.4% (up from 4.2% in 1Q 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 13% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 5% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Reported Earnings • Jun 29
Full year 2021 earnings released: EPS JP¥280 (vs JP¥191 in FY 2020) The company reported a strong full year result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Full year 2021 results: Revenue: JP¥209.0b (up 1.2% from FY 2020). Net income: JP¥13.2b (up 47% from FY 2020). Profit margin: 6.3% (up from 4.3% in FY 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 20% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 4% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Reported Earnings • May 21
Full year 2021 earnings released: EPS JP¥280 (vs JP¥191 in FY 2020) The company reported a strong full year result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Full year 2021 results: Revenue: JP¥209.0b (up 1.2% from FY 2020). Net income: JP¥13.2b (up 47% from FY 2020). Profit margin: 6.3% (up from 4.3% in FY 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 20% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 6% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Upcoming Dividend • Mar 23
Upcoming Dividend of JP¥30.00 Per Share Will be paid on the 25th of June to those who are registered shareholders by the 30th of March. The trailing yield of 1.2% is below the top quartile of German dividend payers (3.3%), and is lower than industry peers (3.6%). Is New 90 Day High Low • Mar 10
New 90-day high: €34.99 The company is up 24% from its price of €28.30 on 09 December 2020. The German market is up 9.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Chemicals industry, which is up 13% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is €41.58 per share. Reported Earnings • Feb 11
Third quarter 2021 earnings released The company reported a strong third quarter result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Third quarter 2021 results: Revenue: JP¥58.8b (up 12% from 3Q 2020). Net income: JP¥8.63b (up 219% from 3Q 2020). Profit margin: 15% (up from 5.1% in 3Q 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 24% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 1% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Analyst Estimate Surprise Post Earnings • Feb 11
Revenue beats expectations Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 9.4%. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 9.9%, compared to a 5.1% growth forecast for the Chemicals industry in Germany. Is New 90 Day High Low • Feb 03
New 90-day high: €32.42 The company is up 33% from its price of €24.44 on 04 November 2020. The German market is up 16% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Chemicals industry, which is up 25% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is €56.35 per share. Is New 90 Day High Low • Jan 06
New 90-day high: €28.95 The company is up 24% from its price of €23.42 on 08 October 2020. The German market is up 7.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Chemicals industry, which is up 12% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is €55.22 per share. Is New 90 Day High Low • Dec 15
New 90-day high: €28.46 The company is up 17% from its price of €24.41 on 15 September 2020. The German market is up 1.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Chemicals industry, which is up 12% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is €55.39 per share. Reported Earnings • Nov 11
Second quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS JP¥27.84 The company reported a poor second quarter result with weaker earnings, revenues and profit margins. Second quarter 2021 results: Revenue: JP¥46.5b (down 12% from 2Q 2020). Net income: JP¥1.31b (down 61% from 2Q 2020). Profit margin: 2.8% (down from 6.4% in 2Q 2020). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 18% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 10% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Analyst Estimate Surprise Post Earnings • Nov 11
Revenue beats expectations Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 3.1%. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 4.9%, compared to a 3.1% growth forecast for the Chemicals industry in Germany. Is New 90 Day High Low • Nov 11
New 90-day high: €25.53 The company is up 11% from its price of €22.90 on 12 August 2020. The German market is flat over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Chemicals industry, which is up 5.0% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is €16.68 per share. Is New 90 Day High Low • Oct 24
New 90-day high: €24.99 The company is up 6.0% from its price of €23.64 on 24 July 2020. The German market is down 1.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Chemicals industry, which is up 3.0% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is €34.67 per share. Announcement • Sep 27
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