Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited
4005
Rank in Stocks
#2897
Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited is a global enterprise active across diverse... Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited is a global enterprise active across diverse sectors, including petrochemicals and plastics, advanced energy and functional materials, specialized IT-related chemicals, health and agricultural sciences, pharmaceuticals, and various other industrial services. Within its Petrochemicals & Plastics division, the company manufactures synthetic resins such as polyethylene, polypropylene, and polymethyl methacrylate, alongside raw components for synthetic fibers and a broad array of industrial chemical products. The Energy & Functional Materials unit supplies alumina and aluminum goods for energy applications, polymer and rubber additives, synthetic rubber for diverse uses including tires, footwear, and construction, as well as high-performance engineering plastics and lithium-ion battery components crucial for electronics and advanced automotive technologies. Sumitomo Chemical's IT-Related Chemicals segment develops polarizing films, touch screen sensors, and color resists essential for liquid crystal and OLED displays. This segment also produces photoresists and ultra-pure chemicals vital for semiconductor fabrication, in addition to compound semiconductor materials used in communication device components such as antenna switches. In the Health & Crop Sciences sector, the firm provides agricultural chemicals for crop protection, fertilizers, animal feed additives, and domestic insecticides. This segment also supplies active pharmaceutical ingredients and their intermediates, alongside solutions for managing infectious diseases. The Pharmaceuticals segment focuses on delivering both prescription medications and diagnostic agents. Finally, the "Others" segment encompasses a range of services, including the provision of electrical power and steam, the design, construction, and oversight of chemical facilities, comprehensive transportation and warehousing solutions, and detailed physical property and environmental analysis. Sumitomo Chemical has partnered with Ginkgo Bioworks to advance the development of bio-based chemicals. Established in 1913, the company maintains its corporate headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.
Share Price
$3.88
Last synced: 2026-10-16
Market Cap
$6.41B
Change (1 day)
1.88%
Change (1 year)
28.49%
Country
JP
Trade Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited (4005)
Category
Basic Materials
Operating Margin for Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited (4005)
Operating Margin as of October 2026 TTM: 5.10%
According to Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited latest financial reports and stock price the company's current Operating Margin (TTM) is 5.10%. At the end of 2024 the company had an Operating Margin of -4.65%.
Operating Margin history for Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited from 2000 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 5.10% | 6.92% |
| 2025 | 4.77% | -202.58% |
| 2024 | -4.65% | 134.85% |
| 2023 | -1.98% | -129.03% |
| 2022 | 6.82% | -2.43% |
| 2021 | 6.99% | 13.11% |
| 2020 | 6.18% | -21.67% |
| 2019 | 7.89% | -31.15% |
| 2018 | 11.46% | 66.81% |
| 2017 | 6.87% | -12.15% |
| 2016 | 7.82% | 45.90% |
| 2015 | 5.36% | 19.38% |
| 2014 | 4.49% | 94.37% |
| 2013 | 2.31% | -25.96% |
| 2012 | 3.12% | -29.73% |
| 2011 | 4.44% | 40.06% |
| 2010 | 3.17% | 2,541.67% |
| 2009 | 0.12% | -97.78% |
| 2008 | 5.40% | -30.77% |
| 2007 | 7.80% | 0.52% |
| 2006 | 7.76% | -4.32% |
| 2005 | 8.11% | 41.04% |
| 2004 | 5.75% | -13.14% |
| 2003 | 6.62% | -2.07% |
| 2002 | 6.76% | -16.85% |
| 2001 | 8.13% | 10.16% |
| 2000 | 7.38% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27.10% | -94.69% |
GB
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| 0.00% | - |
FR
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| 16.36% | -96.79% |
US
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| 17.37% | -96.59% |
US
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| -4.71% | -100.92% |
US
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.