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8152.T
STRONG BUYREMOVEGet insider-trade alertsSOMAR Corporation · Basic Materials · Japan · $84M · Avg Vol: $299K/d
SOMAR Corporation is a chemical and electronic materials trading house. It lacks the proprietary technology, high ROIC, and un-copyable moat of a true quality compounder, operating primarily as a low-margin distributor.
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
SOMAR Corporation manufactures and sells high-performance specialty chemicals, electronic materials, and coating agents. The company maintains a strong niche position in functional films and resin formulations used in advanced electronics and automotive components. It operates as an R&D-driven specialty chemical manufacturer, providing highly customized product formulations for B2B industrial clients.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)
| Year | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 140.6M | 155.0M | 164.8M | 187.8M | 10.1% |
| EPS | 2.22 | 1.95 | 4.37 | 8.25 | 55.0% |
| Shares | 2.0M | 2.0M | 2.0M | 2.0M | 0.0% |
| Debt | 21.3M | 24.7M | 24.7M | 30.9M | 13.2% |
| Equity | 84.9M | 91.4M | 106.7M | 124.8M | 13.7% |
| Op CF | -2.9M | -2.4M | 14.2M | 9.5M | -33.1% |
| Inv CF | -2.5M | -0.9M | -6.2M | -1.8M | — |
| Fin CF | -0.6M | 2.8M | -0.6M | 5.3M | — |
SCORE BREAKDOWN
FUNDAMENTALS
SECTOR PEERS
Closest peers in Basic Materials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of 8152.T are excluded.
| Ticker | Company | Mkt Cap | StockRank | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8152.T | SOMAR Corporation(you) | $84M | 96 | STRONG BUY |
| 4627.T | Natoco Co., Ltd. | $83M | 97 | STRONG BUY |
| 5018.T | MORESCO Corporation | $103M | 98 | STRONG BUY |
| 4231.T | Tigers Polymer Corporation | $116M | 94 | STRONG BUY |
| 5695.T | Powdertech Co., Ltd. | $58M | 99 | STRONG BUY |
| 4629.T | Daishin Chemical Co.,Ltd. | $52M | 98 | STRONG BUY |
| 4119.T | Nippon Pigment Holdings Company Limited | $55M | 100 | STRONG BUY |
| 4977.T | Nitta Gelatin Inc. | $147M | 97 | STRONG BUY |
| 4410.T | Harima Chemicals Group, Inc. | $157M | 94 | STRONG BUY |
| 4228.T | Sekisui Kasei Co., Ltd. | $153M | 93 | STRONG BUY |
Peer medians: ROE 6.7% · P/E 13.1x · Gross margin 23.7%