Sumitomo Electric Industries (SMTOY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. is a diversified Japanese industrial manufacturing company renowned for its expertise in electric wire and cable technologies. The company operates through multiple business segments, including power and communications systems, automotive and electronics materials, and industrial materials. Its product portfolio spans high-performance power cables, optical fibers, wiring harnesses, and various electronic components designed to serve the needs of energy utilities, telecommunications carriers, automotive manufacturers and industrial clients worldwide.

In the power and communications segment, Sumitomo Electric produces underground and submarine power cables, cable accessories and optical fiber cables for high-speed data transmission. The automotive business unit manufactures wiring harnesses and related components for hybrid and electric vehicles, leveraging advanced insulation and weight reduction technologies. Within the electronics materials division, the company offers products such as semiconductor packages, printed circuit boards, and sapphire substrates used in LEDs, semiconductor devices and precision optical applications.

Founded in 1897 and headquartered in Osaka, Japan, Sumitomo Electric has expanded its global footprint with manufacturing facilities, research laboratories and sales offices in Asia, Europe, North America and other regions. The company maintains strategic partnerships and joint ventures that enhance its ability to respond to regional market demands and contribute to technological innovation. Continuous investment in research and development underpins its efforts to develop next-generation materials and systems for renewable energy, smart grids, 5G networks and electric mobility.

As a core member of the Sumitomo Group, Sumitomo Electric Industries leverages a legacy of industrial expertise and a commitment to sustainability. Its long-term vision emphasizes environmental stewardship and the creation of energy-efficient solutions that address global challenges. The company’s broad product offerings and international operations position it as a key supplier to industries undergoing digital transformation and electrification.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $69.76 to $70.75
• 50-Day Range: $54.94 to $81.61
• 52-Week Range: $17.95 to $83.12
• Volume: 50,657 shs
• Average Volume: 97,275 shs
• Market Capitalization: $54.71 billion
• P/E Ratio: 22.70
• Dividend Yield: 0.54%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Strong Buy

Sumitomo Electric Industries Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Sumitomo Electric Industries scored higher than 16% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 0.4 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Strong Buy

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Sumitomo Electric Industries has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Sumitomo Electric Industries is 22.78, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 44.35.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Sumitomo Electric Industries is 22.78, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Cyclical sector average P/E ratio of about 77.24.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.00% of the float of Sumitomo Electric Industries has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Sumitomo Electric Industries has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.16, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Sumitomo Electric Industries has recently decreased by 68.42%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Sumitomo Electric Industries has a dividend yield of 0.53%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Sumitomo Electric Industries does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Sumitomo Electric Industries is 12.30%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

News and Social Media

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• News Sentiment: -0.67

News Sentiment

Sumitomo Electric Industries has a news sentiment score of -0.67. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.43 average news sentiment score of Consumer Cyclical companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Sumitomo Electric Industries this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Sumitomo Electric Industries insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Institutions

0.01% of the stock of Sumitomo Electric Industries is held by institutions.

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 2/04/2025
• Today: 5/15/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Consumer Cyclical
• Industry: Auto Parts
• Sub-Industry: Personal Services
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:SMTOY
• CIK: 95227
• Web: www.sei.co.jp
• Phone: (166) 220-4141
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 289,191
• Year Founded: 1897

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 22.66
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: N/A
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: N/A
• Quick Ratio: N/A

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: N/A
• Price / Sales: N/A
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: N/A
• Price / Book: N/A

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 779,918,000
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: $54.61 billion
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.97