Takara Bio (FRA:TF2) Book Value per Share: €4.69 (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:TF2 Takara Bio Inc FRA:TF2
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Price €5.95
GF Value €4.47
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What is Takara Bio Book Value per Share?

Takara Bio FRA:TF2 50 Book Value per Share is €4.69 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:TF2 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.47. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Takara Bio's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €4.69.

During the past 12 months, Takara Bio's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -10.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.60% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.20% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the book value growth rate using book value per share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Takara Bio was 19.10% per year. The lowest was -2.60% per year. And the median was 2.90% per year.

Takara Bio's current price is €5.95. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €4.69. Hence, today's PB Ratio of Takara Bio is 1.27.

During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of Takara Bio was 6.24. The lowest was 0.79. And the median was 3.09.

Warning Sign:

Takara Bio Inc stock PB Ratio (=1.33) is close to 2-year high of 1.37.


Takara Bio  (FRA:TF2) Book Value per Share Explanation

Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.

For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.


Takara Bio Book Value per Share Related Terms


Takara Bio Book Value per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Takara Bio's Book Value per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Takara Bio Book Value per Share Chart

Takara Bio Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Book Value per Share
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Takara Bio Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Book Value per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.95 5.44 4.90 4.60 4.69

FRA:TF2 vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: Book Value per Share Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Takara Bio's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Takara Bio PB Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Takara Bio's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Takara Bio's PB Ratio falls into.


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Takara Bio Book Value per Share Calculation

Takara Bio's Book Value Per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(565.1-0.0)/120.4
=4.69

Takara Bio's Book Value Per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(565.1-0.0)/120.4
=4.69

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Theoretically it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated. Total Stockholders Equity is a balance sheet item and equal to Total Assets less Total Liabilities of the company.

Book value may include intangible items which may come from the company's past acquisitions. Book value less intangibles is called Tangible Book.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Book Value per Share →
What does a Book Value per Share of €4.69 mean?
Takara Bio (FRA:TF2) has a Book Value per Share of €4.69 as of Mar. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Takara Bio and its competitors.
Is Takara Bio's Book Value per Share too high?
Takara Bio's current Book Value per Share is €4.69. Overall, Takara Bio has a GF Score™ of 50/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Takara Bio's Book Value per Share compare to VRTX and REGN?
Takara Bio's Book Value per Share of €4.69 can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Book Value per Share for a Biotechnology company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Biotechnology industry context. However, Book Value per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Takara Bio and its competitors. Takara Bio's current Book Value per Share is €4.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Takara Bio stock overvalued right now?
Takara Bio (FRA:TF2) has a current Book Value per Share of €4.69. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.47, compared to a current price of €5.95 — trading 33.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is €4.69. Takara Bio's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Takara Bio (FRA:TF2), the current Book Value per Share is €4.69 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Takara Bio (FRA:TF2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Takara Bio stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €5.95 is trading 33.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.47.

Key valuation signals for FRA:TF2:

  • Book Value per Share: €4.69
  • GF Value™: €4.47 vs. price of €5.95 (33.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:TF2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Takara Bio Business Description

Other Exchanges 4974:Japan
Address Nojihigashi 7-4-38 Kusatu, Shiga, Otsu, JPN, 520-0058
Takara Bio Inc is a biotechnology company that develops gene therapy procedures. The company reports in three business segments: Bioindustry, Gene therapy, and AgriBio. Takara's bioindustry business provides research reagents, scientific instruments, and various contracted services to universities and companies around the world. The company's gene therapy business is focused on treating cancer and HIV. Its AgriBio business aims to leverage biotechnologies in the food ingredient field, including large-scale mushroom production. The vast majority of Takara's revenue is derived from its bioindustry segment.
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