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Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co has a Cash Ratio of 2.14. It generally indicates that the company is able to cover all short-term debt and still have cash remaining.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FSE:4530'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.35 Med: 3.48 Max: 4.52
Current: 2.35
During the past 13 years, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's highest Cash Ratio was 4.52. The lowest was 2.35. And the median was 3.48.
FSE:4530's Cash Ratio is ranked better than 81.13% of 975
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 0.61
vs FSE:4530: 2.35
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co (FSE:4530) Cash Ratio Explanation
The cash ratio is more conservative than other liquidity ratios, such as Quick Ratio and Current Ratio, because it only considers a company's most liquid resources. The numerator of cash ratio only considers Cash, Cash Equivalents and marketable securities. Other current assets, such as accounts receivable and inventories, are not included. The rationale is that these assets may require time to be transformed into cash, and the amount of money received is also uncertain.
The cash ratio shows a company’s ability to pay all current liabilities immediately without selling or liquidating other assets. Generally speaking, a higher cash ratio suggests the company has a stronger ability to cover its short-term debt. However, a high cash ratio could also indicate inefficient management: the company is inefficient in making full utilization of cash to invest protential profitable project. It may also suggest that the company is not confident about future profitability.
In general, the higher the cash ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co Cash Ratio Related Terms
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co Cash Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
FSE:4530 vs AMPH, ESPR, NIKA: Cash Ratio Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's Cash Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash 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.
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co Cash Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's Cash Ratio falls into.
* 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.
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co (FSE:4530) has a Cash Ratio of 2.14 as of Nov. 2025. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 3.48. Over the past decade, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's Cash Ratio has ranged from 2.35 to 4.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co ranks #184 out of 975 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 18.9%.
Is Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's Cash Ratio too high?
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's current Cash Ratio of 2.14 is 39% below median its 10-year median of 3.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.35 to a high of 4.52. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Cash Ratio is 0.61. Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's value of 2.14 is 250.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co ranks #184 out of 975 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's Cash Ratio compare to AMPH and ESPR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co ranks #184 out of 975 companies for Cash Ratio. This places Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.61. Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's value of 2.14 is 250.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 2.35 to 4.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.48 vs. the industry median of 0.61, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Ratio for a Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Cash Ratio among Drug Manufacturers companies is 0.61, based on 975 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's current Cash Ratio of 2.14 is 250.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Ratio mean?
A high Cash Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's current Cash Ratio is 2.14, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 3.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co stock overvalued right now?
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co (FSE:4530) has a current Cash Ratio of 2.14. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,237.07, compared to a current price of 円3,975.00 — trading 22.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 2.14, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 3.48 and 250.8% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 0.61. Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Ratio calculated?
Cash Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co (FSE:4530), the current Cash Ratio is 2.14 as of Nov. 2025. 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 Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co (FSE:4530) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,975.00 is trading 22.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,237.07.
Key valuation signals for FSE:4530:
Cash Ratio: 2.14 (39% below median its 10-year median of 3.48)
GF Value™: 円3,237.07 vs. price of 円3,975.00 (22.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 250.8% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#184 of 975)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:4530 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co Inc is engaged in the research, development, manufacturing, procurement, and sale of pharmaceutical products. The company operates a single business segment, focusing on medical and general pharmaceuticals both in Japan and overseas. It markets drugs under the Salonpas, Nobinobi / Salonsip, Butenalock, and Mohrus brands, which mainly serve topical medication needs with pain relief creams, gels, sprays, lotions, and ointments.
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