Sumitomo Forestry Hits Day Low of JPY 1,594.50 Amid Price Pressure

Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd. experienced a significant decline today, with the stock dropping by 6.49% as it reached an intraday low of JPY 1,594.50. This performance stands in stark contrast to the Japan Nikkei 225, which gained 2.17% on the same day. Over the past week, Sumitomo Forestry has seen a 7.0% decrease, while its monthly performance reflects a decline of 7.81%. In the context of longer-term performance, the stock has underperformed the market, with a year-to-date drop of 7.72% compared to the Nikkei's 28.61% gain. Over the past year, Sumitomo Forestry's returns have been negative at -18.79%, while the broader market has surged by 31.88%. Despite these challenges, the company maintains a high return on capital employed (ROCE) of 14.43% and a relatively attractive valuation with an enterprise value to capital employed ratio of 0.99. The company operates within the large-cap furniture and home furnishing industry, boasting a market capitalization of JPY 1,084,019 million. However, it is noteworthy that the stock's dividend yield remains low at 0.01%.