Sumitomo Metal Mining Hits Day Low at JPY 4,914 Amid Price Pressure

Oct 23 2025 05:56 PM IST
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On October 22, 2025, Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. saw a notable stock decline, contrasting with a slight gain in the Japan Nikkei 225. Despite a strong year-to-date performance, the company faces challenges, including a significant drop in operating profit and concerning financial metrics.
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. experienced significant activity on October 22, 2025, with the stock declining by 7.87% and reaching an intraday low of JPY 4,914.00. This performance stands in contrast to the Japan Nikkei 225, which saw a modest gain of 0.27% on the same day.

Over the past week, Sumitomo Metal Mining has faced a decline of 3.39%, while its one-month performance remains positive at 18.72%. However, the stock's year-to-date performance is notably strong at 36.37%, outpacing the Nikkei 225's 23.62%. Despite this, the company has reported a concerning trend in its long-term growth, with operating profit decreasing at an annual rate of -176.57% over the last five years.

Financial metrics reveal a challenging landscape, with a return on capital employed (ROCE) of -0.71% and a net profit for the nine months ending June 25 showing a decline of -106.02%. The stock is currently trading at a premium compared to its peers, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 83.00 and a price-to-book ratio of 0.68.
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