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Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (TSE:8316)

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Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group stock research in summary

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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 68 (better than 68% compared with investment alternatives), Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (Diversified Banks, Japan) shares have above-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group are low in value (priced high) with a consolidated Value Rank of 43 (worse than 57% of alternatives), and are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 32, which means above-average debt burdens) but show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 100). ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 68, is a buy recommendation based on Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group's financial characteristics. As the company Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group shows low value with an Obermatt Value Rank of 43 (57% of comparable investments are less expensive), investors should look at the other ranks. In this case, growth is expected to be above-average, better than 100% of comparable companies (Obermatt Growth Rank is 100). This is a typical case. Companies with above average growth tend to cost more than stocks with slower growth expectations. If this is a high-growth company, the low Obermatt Safety Rank of 32 is a good sign. The more debt a well-performing company has, the higher the returns to shareholders. However, if growth turns negative or interest rates increase, high debt may become a burden. If you believe the future is bright for Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, even a low-value company (in terms of its key financial indicators) can be a good investment. Obermatt Premium subscribers can further check the stock’s Sentiment Ranks, which also flow into the Obermatt 360° View for investors. ...read more

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Value Rank	43
Growth Rank	100
Safety Rank	32
Combined Rank	68

Country	Japan
Industry	Diversified Banks
Index	TOPIX 100, Nikkei 225
Size class	X-Large

This stock has achievements: Top 10 Stock.

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Research History: Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group

RESEARCH HISTORY	2022	2023	2024	2025
VALUE
VALUE	83	66	43	43
GROWTH
GROWTH	53	81	100	100
SAFETY
SAFETY	49	26	32	32
SENTIMENT
SENTIMENT	48	68	57	^new
360° VIEW
360° VIEW	73	70	62	^new

Most recent update of the stock research: 20-Feb-2025. Financial reporting date used for calculating ranks: 31-Dec-2024. Stock research history is based on the Obermatt Method. The higher the rank, the better Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group is in the corresponding investment strategy.
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Combined financial peformance in Detail

RESEARCH HISTORY	2022	2023	2024	2025
VALUE
VALUE	83	66	43	43
GROWTH
GROWTH	53	81	100	100
SAFETY
SAFETY	49	26	32	32
COMBINED
COMBINED	75	65	68	68

Last update of combined financial performance: 20-Feb-2025. Stock analysis on combined financial performance: The higher the rank of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group the better the performance.

Value Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 43 (worse than 57% compared with alternatives), Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group shares are more expensive than the average comparable stock. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, where half the indicators are below and half are above average for Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group. Price-to-Sales (P/S) is 50, which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than for 50% of comparable companies, indicating a good value concerning Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group's revenue size. The same is valid for expected Price-to-Profits (or Price / Earnings, P/E), more favorable than for 52% of alternatives. It is also positive for expected dividend yields with a Dividend Yield rank of 30 (dividends are expected to be higher than for 30% of other stocks). But, compared with other companies in the same industry, the Price-to-Book Capital ratio (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) is higher than average, making the stock more expensive. Only 54% of all competitors have an even higher price compared with book capital which puts the Price-to-Capital Rank for Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group to 46. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 43, is a hold recommendation based on Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. A low level of book capital means that the company has a business that is leaner on assets than its competitors. For instance, the company could be leasing its production facilities, or be more focussed on intellectual property, such as its brand and software, which is less visible in its book capital. If that is the case, the low Dividend Yield is also explained as such companies tend to invest their income into market development. The other good value ranks for Sales and Profits are encouraging indicators for the stock price value. We recommend further analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks, including the 360° View, before making an investment decision. ...read more

VALUE METRICS	2022	2023	2024	2025
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)	79	66	50	50
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)	73	58	52	52
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)	71	48	46	46
DIVIDEND YIELD
DIVIDEND YIELD	56	54	30	30
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE	83	66	43	43

Last update of Value Rank: 20-Feb-2025. Stock analysis on value ratios: The higher the rank, the lower the value ratio of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group; except for dividend yield where the rank is higher, the higher the yield.

Growth Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 100 (better than 100% compared with alternatives) for 2025, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group shows one of the highest growth dynamics in its industry. Investors also speak of high momentum. The Growth Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with all four indicators above average for Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group. Sales Growth has a value of 74, which means that, currently, professionals expect the company to grow more than 74% of its competitors. The same is valid for Profit Growth with a value of 90 and for Capital Growth with 65. In addition, Stock Returns had an above-average rank value of 91, which means they have been higher than 91% of comparable investments. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 100, is a buy recommendation for growth and momentum investors. Since all Growth Ranks are positive, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group exhibits above-average growth momentum. This could be due to a uniquely strong market position, proprietary technology, or an extensive corporate acquisition strategy. Growth investors will find this an attractive investment opportunity, unless they expect that the current phase is transitory and will deteriorate in the future. The current performance could also be a temporary recovery from a very low point, such as a turn-around situation. In the case of a turn-around, the current performance may or may not be followed by a continuing positive development. While momentum is a popular investment factor, the value aspect might be the more important one, in the longer term. We recommend analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks to arrive at a 360° View of the stock purchase case. ...read more

GROWTH METRICS	2022	2023	2024	2025
REVENUE GROWTH
REVENUE GROWTH	7	43	74	74
PROFIT GROWTH
PROFIT GROWTH	81	50	90	90
CAPITAL GROWTH
CAPITAL GROWTH	51	75	65	65
STOCK RETURNS
STOCK RETURNS	65	79	91	91
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH	53	81	100	100

Last update of Growth Rank: 20-Feb-2025. Stock analysis on growth metrics: The higher the rank, the higher the growth and returns of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group.

Safety Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 32 (better than 32% compared with alternatives), the company Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group has financing practices on the riskier side, which means that their overall debt burden is above the industry average. This doesn't mean that the business of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group is also risky, it only means that the company is on the riskier side in respect to bankruptcy in case things turn sour, assuming that public reporting is correct. The Safety Rank is based on consolidating three financing indicators, with just one indicator above average for Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group and the other two below average. Leverage is at a rank of 78 meaning the company has a below-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has less debt than 78% of its competitors.Refinancing is at a rank of 20, which means that the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is above-average. It has more debt in the refinancing stage than 80% of its competitors. Liquidity is at a rank of 42, meaning that the company generates less profit to service its debt than 58% of its competitors. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 32 (worse than 68% compared with alternatives), Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group has a financing structure that is riskier than that of its competitors. This is an indication that the company is on the riskier side when it comes to debt service. There is only below-market average liquidity, and a short-term refinancing issue might be around the corner. But in the long-term, the debt levels of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group are on the safer side. Investors may have a short-term debt challenge and liquidity issues with Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group and should also compare Obermatt’s Value, Growth, and Sentiment Ranks before making a decision. ...read more

SAFETY METRICS	2022	2023	2024	2025
LEVERAGE
LEVERAGE	79	84	78	78
REFINANCING
REFINANCING	45	22	20	20
LIQUIDITY
LIQUIDITY	39	19	42	42
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY	49	26	32	32

Last update of Safety Rank: 20-Feb-2025. Stock analysis on safety metrics: The higher the rank, the lower the leverage of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group and the more cash is available to service its debt.

Sentiment Metrics in Detail

SENTIMENT	2022	2023	2024	2025
ANALYST OPINIONS
ANALYST OPINIONS	n/a	79	83	^new
OPINIONS CHANGE
OPINIONS CHANGE	50	57	76	^new
PRO HOLDINGS
PRO HOLDINGS	60	68	37	^new
MARKET PULSE
MARKET PULSE	6	27	23	^new
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT	48	68	57	^new

Last update of Sentiment Rank: 20-Feb-2025. Stock analysis on sentiment metrics: The higher the rank, the more positive the sentiment for Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group.
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