Risk factor
Very poor trading liquidity
Profitability factor
Greatly undervalued vs peers
About
SOMAR Corporation, established in 1948 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, operates a diverse business portfolio encompassing materials, resins, environmental solutions, and food products, serving both domestic and international markets. The company provides specialized materials for various industries, including essential items for circuit boards like process films, board mounting adhesives, and substrate formation materials. Its offerings for electrical and electronic components feature magnetic materials, heat-resistant solvent-soluble polyimides, performance films, and protective exterior coatings. SOMAR also supplies light-shielding films for optical equipment and a range of magnetic, insulating, adhesive sealing, and light sheet materials specifically for automotive electrical components. Furthermore, the company develops a suite of products for paper chemicals, including inkjet output films for design and reproduction, alongside various additives such as slime control agents, antiseptic and antifungal agents, fluidity modifiers, binders, flocculants, and microbial carriers. It also provides sterilization, antiseptic, and antifungal agents for broader environmental applications. In the food sector, SOMAR manufactures thickening stabilizers, dried vegetables, and spices. Additionally, it offers cell culture products for the bio-field and skincare and hydrogen inhaler products for health and beauty. The company operated as Marusho Industrial Co., Ltd. until its rebranding to SOMAR Corporation in 1984.
Company Valuation
Considering past and projected metrics, the stock is distinctly 'cheaper' than its peers. Specifically, the stock is 'cheap' on P/E, undervalued on EV/EBITD.