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Sumitomo Corporation remains a 'Buy', as I see the expected uptrend in ROIC and ROE justifying a higher P/B multiple. Management targets a 100bps ROIC expansion over the next five years at the recent digital transformation presentation. Apart from AI initiatives, the other major financial return levers include tackling problematic assets and shrinking its capital base.
Investors looking for stocks in the Diversified Operations sector might want to consider either Sumitomo Corp. (SSUMY) or Honeywell International Inc. (HON). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?
Investors looking for stocks in the Diversified Operations sector might want to consider either Sumitomo Corp. (SSUMY) or Honeywell International Inc. (HON). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?
Investors looking for stocks in the Diversified Operations sector might want to consider either Sumitomo Corp. (SSUMY) or ITT (ITT). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?
I'm sticking with a 'Buy' rating for Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group following my assessment of its valuations and prospects. SMFG revealed its updated mid-teens ROE goal for the long run; I think this is achievable with cost-cutting moves and domestic rate hikes. The stock's current P/B of around 1.3x is undemanding, considering the significant discount to its U.S. peers.
Here is how Sumitomo Corp. (SSUMY) and Swire Pacific (SWRAY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
Investors with an interest in Diversified Operations stocks have likely encountered both Sumitomo Corp. (SSUMY) and ITT (ITT). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?
Shares of Jefferies Group (NYSE:JEF) rose on Tuesday after reports that Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group is preparing plans for a possible takeover of the US investment bank. Jefferies has indicated it is not interested in selling, CNBC reported Tuesday morning.
Investors interested in Diversified Operations stocks are likely familiar with Sumitomo Corp. (SSUMY) and Honeywell International Inc. (HON). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?
Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd. (DNPUF) Discusses R&D Progress, Oncology Pipeline, and Advances in Regenerative Medicine and Vaccines Transcript
Here is how Sumitomo Corp. (SSUMY) and Swire Pacific (SWRAY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.