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SOMAR Corporation · Basic Materials · Japan · $84M · Avg Vol: $299K/d

96
StockRank
Q
68
V
77
M
50
P/E (TTM)
5.3x
ROE
7.0%
D/E
0.3x
Dividend %
1.4%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

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)

Year2022202320242025CAGR
Revenue140.6M155.0M164.8M187.8M10.1%
EPS2.221.954.378.2555.0%
Shares2.0M2.0M2.0M2.0M0.0%
Debt21.3M24.7M24.7M30.9M13.2%
Equity84.9M91.4M106.7M124.8M13.7%
Op CF-2.9M-2.4M14.2M9.5M-33.1%
Inv CF-2.5M-0.9M-6.2M-1.8M
Fin CF-0.6M2.8M-0.6M5.3M
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PRICE (1Y)+11.8%
39.4642.2945.1247.9550.78May 18Jun 8Jun 26
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$44.10
RSI (14)
45.5
52W High
$52.76
From 52W High
0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
68
ROIC
15.2%87.1
ROE
7.0%64.2
GP/Assets
21.5%76.1
Op. Margin
7.9%60.7
FCF/Assets
2.5%60.3
Piotroski
662.8
Int. Cover
50.0x90.9
D/E Ratio
0.28x50.5
Current Ratio
4.45x76.2
Value
77
P/E (TTM)
5.3x96.2
EV/EBITDA
2.7x95.9
P/FCF
17.2x56.1
P/B
0.6x87.9
P/S
0.4x83.7
Div Yield
1.4%39.3
Momentum
50
52W High %
84%75.9
RS 6M
-8%55.5
SMA 50/200
1.12x67.8
EPS Rev 4W
N/A
EPS Rev 12W
N/A
EPS Improve
N/A
Q Growth
-83%2.6

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$84M
P/E (Forward)
Gross Margin
21.8%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Basic Materials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of 8152.T are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
8152.TSOMAR Corporation(you)$84M96STRONG BUY
4627.TNatoco Co., Ltd.$83M97STRONG BUY
5018.TMORESCO Corporation$103M98STRONG BUY
4231.TTigers Polymer Corporation$116M94STRONG BUY
5695.TPowdertech Co., Ltd.$58M99STRONG BUY
4629.TDaishin Chemical Co.,Ltd.$52M98STRONG BUY
4119.TNippon Pigment Holdings Company Limited$55M100STRONG BUY
4977.TNitta Gelatin Inc.$147M97STRONG BUY
4410.THarima Chemicals Group, Inc.$157M94STRONG BUY
4228.TSekisui Kasei Co., Ltd.$153M93STRONG BUY

Peer medians: ROE 6.7% · P/E 13.1x · Gross margin 23.7%

SOMAR Corporation (8152.T) — Stock Score Summary

SOMAR Corporation (8152.T) has a MoatMap StockRank of 96/100 based on Quality (68/100), Value (77/100), and Momentum (50/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. 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.

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.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$44.10
Market Cap$84M
P/E (TTM)5.28
Price/Book0.61
Return on Equity7.0%
Return on Invested Capital15.2%
Debt/Equity27.56
Gross Margin21.8%
Operating Margin7.9%
Revenue Growth7.3%
Dividend Yield1.4%
Free Cash Flow$5M

SOMAR Corporation operates in the Specialty Chemicals industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (Japan).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SOMAR Corporation’s (8152.T) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for SOMAR Corporation (8152.T) is 96/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (68), Value (77), and Momentum (50) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does SOMAR Corporation have an economic moat?
SOMAR Corporation (8152.T) has a Quality factor score of 68/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is SOMAR Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for SOMAR Corporation (8152.T) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 96/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is SOMAR Corporation in?
SOMAR Corporation (8152.T) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Specialty Chemicals industry (Japan).