Sumco (3436) Stock Overview
Engages in the manufacture and sale of silicon wafers for the semiconductor industry in Japan, the United States, China, Taiwan, South Korea, Europe, and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 2/6 |
| Future Growth | 4/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 3/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | JP¥3,108.00 |
| 52 Week High | JP¥3,859.00 |
| 52 Week Low | JP¥937.00 |
| Beta | 1 |
| 1 Month Change | 39.62% |
| 3 Month Change | 92.57% |
| 1 Year Change | 221.67% |
| 3 Year Change | 52.73% |
| 5 Year Change | 23.53% |
| Change since IPO | 59.38% |
Recent News & Updates
Analysis Article • May 15
JP¥2,195 - That's What Analysts Think Sumco Corporation (TSE:3436) Is Worth After These Results
Shareholders of Sumco Corporation ( TSE:3436 ) will be pleased this week, given that the stock price is up 13% to...
Narrative Update • May 02
3436: Expected Losses And Subsidiary Reclassification Will Further Cap Future Upside
Analysts have kept Sumco's fair value estimate steady at ¥1,050. A modestly lower discount rate and slightly higher assumed revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E of 19.63x now underpin the updated price target rationale.Narrative Update • Apr 17
3436: Expected Losses And Subsidiary Reclassification Will Further Cap Future Share Upside
Analysts have kept their ¥1,050 price target for Sumco unchanged, pointing to updated assumptions that now reflect revenue growth of 35.4%, a profit margin of 5.99% and a forward P/E of 20.20 as the key drivers behind this level. What's in the News Board meeting set for February 19, 2026 to consider selling part of the stake in FORMOSA SUMCO TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION, shifting it from a consolidated subsidiary to an equity method affiliate, along with decisions on the year end dividend for fiscal 2025 and other business items (Key Developments).Recent updates
Analysis Article • May 15
JP¥2,195 - That's What Analysts Think Sumco Corporation (TSE:3436) Is Worth After These Results
Shareholders of Sumco Corporation ( TSE:3436 ) will be pleased this week, given that the stock price is up 13% to...Narrative Update • May 02
3436: Expected Losses And Subsidiary Reclassification Will Further Cap Future Upside
Analysts have kept Sumco's fair value estimate steady at ¥1,050. A modestly lower discount rate and slightly higher assumed revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E of 19.63x now underpin the updated price target rationale.Narrative Update • Apr 17
3436: Expected Losses And Subsidiary Reclassification Will Further Cap Future Share Upside
Analysts have kept their ¥1,050 price target for Sumco unchanged, pointing to updated assumptions that now reflect revenue growth of 35.4%, a profit margin of 5.99% and a forward P/E of 20.20 as the key drivers behind this level. What's in the News Board meeting set for February 19, 2026 to consider selling part of the stake in FORMOSA SUMCO TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION, shifting it from a consolidated subsidiary to an equity method affiliate, along with decisions on the year end dividend for fiscal 2025 and other business items (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Apr 03
3436: Expected Losses And Affiliate Reclassification Will Limit Future Share Upside
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Sumco from ¥972.92 to ¥1,050.00, attributing the change to adjustments in the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and a higher assumed future P/E multiple. What's in the News A board meeting is scheduled for February 19, 2026, to consider reclassifying Formosa Sumco Technology Corporation from a consolidated subsidiary to an equity method affiliate through a partial share sale on the securities market.
Narrative Update • Mar 20
3436: Dividend Hike And Near Term Loss Outlook Will Shape Fair Value View
Analysts have raised their price target for Sumco from ¥1,703 to ¥1,722, reflecting updated assumptions for slightly stronger revenue growth, a firmer profit margin, and a modestly lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News Board meeting on February 19, 2026 to consider selling a portion of shares in FORMOSA SUMCO TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION on the securities market, which would reclassify it from a consolidated subsidiary to an equity method affiliate, along with decisions on the fiscal 2025 year end dividend and other business items (Key Developments) Board meeting on February 10, 2026 to review and approve changes in personnel affairs and other matters (Key Developments) Announcement of a year end dividend of ¥10.00 per share for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, compared with ¥6.00 per share paid the prior year, payable on March 9, 2026 with a record date of December 31, 2025 (Key Developments) Guidance for the first quarter ending March 31, 2026, with expected consolidated net sales of ¥100,000 million, operating loss of ¥6,000 million, loss attributable to owners of parent of ¥10,000 million, and basic loss per share of ¥28.59 (Key Developments) Board meeting on January 5, 2026 to consider and approve changes in personnel affairs (Key Developments) Valuation Changes Fair Value: Adjusted slightly higher from ¥1,703.13 to ¥1,721.88 per share.Narrative Update • Mar 06
3436: Dividend Hike And Loss Outlook Will Shape Fair Value View
Analysts have raised their price target on Sumco from ¥1,574 to ¥1,703. This change reflects updated assumptions for slightly higher revenue, a modestly lower profit margin, and a higher future P/E multiple in their models.Narrative Update • Feb 20
3436: Dividend Increase And Loss Guidance Will Shape Fairly Balanced Outlook
Analysts have lifted their price target on Sumco from ¥1,520 to about ¥1,574, reflecting updated assumptions that combine a slightly lower revenue growth outlook with a modestly higher profit margin and a marginal adjustment to the expected future P/E multiple. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled for February 19, 2026 to consider reclassifying consolidated subsidiary Formosa Sumco Technology Corporation as an equity method affiliate through a partial share sale on the securities market, to decide the year end dividend for fiscal 2025 and to address other business items (company announcement).Analysis Article • Feb 12
Analysts Are Updating Their Sumco Corporation (TSE:3436) Estimates After Its Yearly Results
As you might know, Sumco Corporation ( TSE:3436 ) recently reported its full-year numbers. It was a respectable set of...Narrative Update • Feb 06
3436: Dividend Commitment And Loss Guidance Will Shape Balanced Forward Outlook
Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for Sumco broadly steady at ¥1,520, with only small adjustments to the discount rate, margin and future P/E assumptions. This reflects fine tuning of their models rather than a major shift in view.Narrative Update • Jan 22
3436: Future Dividend Commitment And Higher P/E Assumptions Will Support Balanced Outlook
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Sumco from ¥1,472.50 to ¥1,520.00, reflecting updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and a higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News A board meeting is scheduled for Jan 5, 2026 to consider and approve changes in personnel affairs, signaling upcoming adjustments in senior roles or governance (company announcement).Analysis Article • Jan 15
Sumco Corporation's (TSE:3436) Share Price Boosted 29% But Its Business Prospects Need A Lift Too
Sumco Corporation ( TSE:3436 ) shareholders are no doubt pleased to see that the share price has bounced 29% in the...Narrative Update • Jan 08
3436: Future Loss Guidance And Lower P/E Will Restrain Share Upside
Analysts have lifted their price target for Sumco from ¥950 to about ¥973, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower future P/E that shift their valuation inputs. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled for January 5, 2026, to consider and approve changes in personnel affairs, which could affect senior management roles and decision making (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Dec 24
3436: Future Dividend Stability And Modest Margin Recovery Will Support Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target for Sumco slightly, from ¥1,493 to ¥1,473, citing marginally softer long term assumptions for revenue growth and profit margins, while keeping the discount rate and future valuation multiples broadly unchanged. What's in the News Issued new consolidated guidance for fiscal 2025, projecting net sales of JPY 404.4 billion, an operating loss of JPY 4.2 billion, and a net loss of JPY 16.9 billion, or a basic loss per share of JPY 48.33 (Key Developments).Analysis Article • Dec 19
Sumco (TSE:3436) Has Announced A Dividend Of ¥10.00
The board of Sumco Corporation ( TSE:3436 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥10.00 per share on the 9th of...Narrative Update • Dec 10
3436: Stable Dividend And Modest Margin Recovery Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Sumco to ¥1,493.13 per share, citing stable long term revenue growth, profit margin expectations, and a consistent future P E multiple that together support a slightly higher valuation profile. What's in the News Issued consolidated guidance for fiscal 2025, forecasting net sales of JPY 404.4 billion, an operating loss of JPY 4.2 billion, and a loss attributable to owners of JPY 16.9 billion, or a basic loss of JPY 48.33 per share (company guidance) Revised dividend guidance for fiscal 2025, now expecting an annual dividend of JPY 20 per share, including an interim dividend of JPY 10 and a newly set year end dividend of JPY 10 per share (company guidance) Scheduled a board meeting for November 11, 2025, with an agenda focused on revising the dividend forecast (company announcement) Valuation Changes Fair Value: Unchanged at approximately ¥1,493.13 per share, indicating no revision to the intrinsic valuation estimate.Analysis Article • Dec 06
Sumco (TSE:3436) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Narrative Update • Nov 26
3436: Dividend Revision And Modest Earnings Recovery Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have slightly reduced their price target for Sumco from ¥1,519.69 to ¥1,493.13. This change reflects minor adjustments to profit margin and revenue growth projections while maintaining the same discount rate.Analysis Article • Nov 18
Sumco (TSE:3436) Will Pay A Dividend Of ¥10.00
The board of Sumco Corporation ( TSE:3436 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥10.00 per share on the 9th of...Analysis Article • Nov 13
Sumco Corporation (TSE:3436) Third-Quarter Results Just Came Out: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For Next Year
It's shaping up to be a tough period for Sumco Corporation ( TSE:3436 ), which a week ago released some disappointing...Analysis Article • Nov 12
Investors Give Sumco Corporation (TSE:3436) Shares A 29% Hiding
Sumco Corporation ( TSE:3436 ) shareholders won't be pleased to see that the share price has had a very rough month...Narrative Update • Nov 08
3436: Fair Value Estimate Will Remain Stable Despite Minor Model Revisions
Analysts have maintained their fair value estimate for Sumco at ¥1,519.69, noting only minor adjustments to model assumptions and reaffirming their existing outlook for the company. Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate remains steady at ¥1,519.69, with no change from the previous assessment.Narrative Update • Oct 25
Dividend Decisions And Financial Forecasts Will Shape Industry Positioning Ahead
Analysts have raised their price target for Sumco from ¥1,455.31 to ¥1,519.69, citing modest improvements in revenue growth forecasts, while changes in other financial assumptions have been only incremental. What's in the News Sumco Corporation announced a second quarter-end dividend of JPY 10.00 per share for the six months ended June 30, 2025.Narrative Update • Oct 11
Focusing On AI-Driven Advanced Wafers To Secure Future Success
Analysts have raised their price target for Sumco from ¥1,399.69 to ¥1,455.31, citing incremental improvements in revenue growth and profit margin forecasts. What's in the News Sumco announced its second quarter-end dividend of JPY 10.00 per share for the six months ended June 30, 2025, which is down from JPY 15.00 per share a year earlier (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Sep 27
Focusing On AI-Driven Advanced Wafers To Secure Future Success
Sumco's consensus price target has been raised to ¥1400, primarily reflecting multiple expansion as the future P/E increased despite revenue growth forecasts remaining stable. What's in the News Second quarter-end dividend reduced to JPY 10.00 per share from JPY 15.00 per share a year ago.Analysis Article • Sep 22
Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Sumco Corporation's (TSE:3436) 27% Share Price Surge
Sumco Corporation ( TSE:3436 ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 27% gain in the last month alone...Analysis Article • Aug 20
Some Investors May Be Willing To Look Past Sumco's (TSE:3436) Soft Earnings
The market for Sumco Corporation's ( TSE:3436 ) shares didn't move much after it posted weak earnings recently. We did...Narrative Update • Aug 19
Focusing On AI-Driven Advanced Wafers To Secure Future Success
Sumco's consensus price target has been revised downward primarily due to a decline in net profit margin and a slight increase in future P/E, resulting in a new fair value estimate of ¥1,312. What's in the News Board approved an interim dividend announcement for fiscal year 2025.Analysis Article • Aug 10
Earnings Beat: Sumco Corporation Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Models
Investors in Sumco Corporation ( TSE:3436 ) had a good week, as its shares rose 4.6% to close at JP¥1,218 following the...Analysis Article • Jul 21
Is Sumco (TSE:3436) Using Too Much Debt?
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Jun 20
Sumco (TSE:3436) Will Pay A Dividend Of ¥10.00
Sumco Corporation's ( TSE:3436 ) investors are due to receive a payment of ¥10.00 per share on 4th of September. The...Analysis Article • Jun 17
Sumco's (TSE:3436) Returns On Capital Not Reflecting Well On The Business
If we want to find a stock that could multiply over the long term, what are the underlying trends we should look for...Analysis Article • May 31
Calculating The Fair Value Of Sumco Corporation (TSE:3436)
Key Insights The projected fair value for Sumco is JP¥1,024 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity With JP¥983 share...
New Narrative • Feb 22
Modernizing Plants Will Enable Production Of Leading-Edge Wafers To Meet Future Demand
Sumco's production enhancements and restructuring efforts aim to improve profitability by focusing on high-demand, leading-edge wafers and optimizing operational efficiency.Shareholder Returns
| 3436 | JP Semiconductor | JP Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -9.3% | -6.5% | -3.1% |
| 1Y | 221.7% | 215.2% | 38.2% |
Return vs Industry: 3436 exceeded the JP Semiconductor industry which returned 215.2% over the past year.
Return vs Market: 3436 exceeded the JP Market which returned 38.2% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| 3436 volatility | |
|---|---|
| 3436 Average Weekly Movement | 12.8% |
| Semiconductor Industry Average Movement | 9.5% |
| Market Average Movement | 5.0% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in JP Market | 9.6% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in JP Market | 2.5% |
Stable Share Price: 3436's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months compared to the JP market.
Volatility Over Time: 3436's weekly volatility (13%) has been stable over the past year, but is still higher than 75% of JP stocks.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 9,714 | Jiro Ryuta | www.sumcosi.com |
Sumco Corporation engages in the manufacture and sale of silicon wafers for the semiconductor industry in Japan, the United States, China, Taiwan, South Korea, Europe, and internationally. It offers polished, annealed, epitaxial, junction isolated, silicon-on-insulator, and reclaimed polished wafers, as well as provides monocrystalline ingots. The company was formerly known as Sumitomo Mitsubishi Silicon Corp. and changed its name to Sumco Corporation in August 2005.
Sumco Corporation Fundamentals Summary
| 3436 fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | JP¥1.06t |
| Earnings (TTM) | -JP¥23.27b |
| Revenue (TTM) | JP¥408.60b |
2.7x
P/S Ratio-46.7x
P/E RatioIs 3436 overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| 3436 income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | JP¥408.60b |
| Cost of Revenue | JP¥364.65b |
| Gross Profit | JP¥43.95b |
| Other Expenses | JP¥67.22b |
| Earnings | -JP¥23.27b |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | -66.53 |
| Gross Margin | 10.76% |
| Net Profit Margin | -5.69% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 58.3% |
How did 3436 perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
0.6%
Current Dividend Yield-30%
Payout RatioDoes 3436 pay a reliable dividends?
See 3436 dividend history and benchmarks| Sumco dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | Jun 29 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Sep 04 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 39 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 106 days |
Does 3436 pay a reliable dividends?
See 3436 dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/21 07:40 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/21 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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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Analyst Sources
Sumco Corporation is covered by 25 analysts. 16 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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| Mikiya Yamada | Barclays |
| Hao Dai | Bernstein |
| Stacy Rasgon | Bernstein |