Sumitomo Osaka Cement (5232) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What 5232 does

Sumitomo Osaka Cement (5232) is a stock listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange stocks. The company manufactures and sells cement and related products, primarily in Japan, and operates through six segments: Cement, Mineral Products, Building Materials, Optoelectronics, New Materials, and Others. Its product range includes cement, ready-mix concrete, limestone for steelmaking and road construction, optical communication components, ceramic products, and nanoparticle materials, as well as repair and reinforcement materials for concrete structures. The company was incorporated in 1907 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Within the Basic Materials sector, it is a peer of companies such as DOWA Holdings (5714), Tōkai Carbon (5301), and Kuraray (3405).

Key numbers explained

• 5,745 JPY is the current share price, the latest traded price for one share of Sumitomo Osaka Cement.
• The trailing P/E ratio of 16.4 shows how much investors pay per unit of the company's last 12 months' earnings; a lower number can suggest a cheaper valuation relative to earnings.
• The forward P/E ratio of 12.1 uses expected future earnings, which can be more relevant for growth expectations than the trailing figure.
• 349.3 JPY is the earnings per share over the trailing 12 months, representing the portion of the company's profit allocated to each share.
• The dividend yield of 0.7% indicates the annual dividend as a percentage of the current share price, a common way to compare income across stocks.
• The ex-dividend date of Sep 29, 2026 is the cutoff: buyers on or after this date do not receive the next dividend payment.
• 34% is the share of earnings paid out as dividends, showing what portion of profit the company returns to shareholders.
• 0.5 is the beta, a measure of the stock's volatility relative to the overall market; a beta below 1 suggests lower sensitivity to market swings.
• 182.07B JPY is the market capitalisation, the total market value of all outstanding shares.
• 44.6% is the debt-to-equity ratio, expressing the company's financial leverage as a percentage of equity.

What to watch

For Sumitomo Osaka Cement (5232), investors typically monitor the construction and infrastructure cycle in Japan, since demand for cement and building materials is closely tied to building activity. Raw material costs, energy prices, and currency movements can affect margins in the Basic Materials sector. The company's earnings release on Nov 11, 2026 will be a key date for updated financials. Because the stock trades on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, broader Japanese market trends and sector news involving peers like Tōsō (4042) or Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings (4188) can also influence sentiment.