Sekisui Chemical Stock Hits Day Low Amid Price Pressure, Drops 4.48%

Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd. experienced a notable decline today, with the stock dropping by 4.48% and reaching an intraday low of JPY 2,817.00. This performance contrasts with the Japan Nikkei 225, which saw a modest decrease of 0.58% on the same day.
Over the past week, Sekisui Chemical has shown a slight increase of 1.53%, although its monthly performance reflects a decrease of 0.46%. In the longer term, the stock has performed well, with a year-to-date increase of 3.94% and a one-year gain of 31.47%, outpacing the Nikkei 225's 30.08% return. However, the three-year and five-year performance metrics indicate a lag, with increases of 53.45% and 61.53%, respectively, compared to the Nikkei's stronger growth.

Financial metrics reveal a mixed picture for Sekisui Chemical. The company has a market capitalization of JPY 1,275,736 million and a P/E ratio of 13.00. Despite a return on equity of 9.69%, the company faces challenges with a low inventory turnover ratio of 2.79% and a modest net sales growth rate of 2.82% over the past five years.