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Kaken Pharmaceutical Co has the GF Score of 69, which implies that the company
might have
Poor future performance potential.
The GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation, which has been found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks by backtesting from 2006 to 2021. The stocks with a higher GF Score generally generate higher returns than those with lower GF Scores. Therefore, when picking stocks, investors should invest in companies with high GF Scores. The GF Score ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest rank.
GF Score takes following five key aspects into consideration:
Each one of these components is ranked and the ranks also have positive correlation with the long term performances of stocks. The GF score is calculated using the five key aspects of analysis. Through backtesting, we know that each of these key aspects has a different impact on the stock price performance. Thus, they are weighted differently when calculating the total score. The Profitability Rank and the Growth Rank are weighted fully, while other parameters have less weight.
Based on research and backtesting result, GuruFocus believes Kaken Pharmaceutical Co
might have
Poor future performance potential.
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Kaken Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4521) GF Score Explanation
Based on the historical long-term performances among five valuation aspects, the GF Score is found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks. It ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest. GuruFocus divided GF Score into following 5 categories:
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Kaken Pharmaceutical Co GF Score Related Terms
TSE:4521 vs ZTS, UTHR: GF Score Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Kaken Pharmaceutical Co's GF Score, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Score 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.
Kaken Pharmaceutical Co GF Score vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Kaken Pharmaceutical Co's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kaken Pharmaceutical Co's GF Score falls into.
Kaken Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4521) has a GF Score of 69 as of Jul. 21, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Kaken Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 83.00. Over the past decade, Kaken Pharmaceutical Co's GF Score has ranged from 57.00 to 100.00.
Is Kaken Pharmaceutical Co's GF Score too high?
Kaken Pharmaceutical Co's current GF Score of 69 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 83.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 57.00 to a high of 100.00. Overall, Kaken Pharmaceutical Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kaken Pharmaceutical Co's GF Score compare to ZTS and UTHR?
Kaken Pharmaceutical Co's GF Score of 69 can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry. Historically, Kaken Pharmaceutical Co's own GF Score has ranged from 57.00 to 100.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Score for a Drug Manufacturers company?
A good GF Score depends on the Drug Manufacturers industry context. However, GF Score 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 GF Score mean?
A high GF Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Kaken Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. Kaken Pharmaceutical Co's current GF Score is 69, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 83.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kaken Pharmaceutical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaken Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4521) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,775.44, compared to a current price of 円3,900.00 — trading 3.3% above its estimated fair value. The current GF Score is 69, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 83.00. Kaken Pharmaceutical Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Score calculated?
GF Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kaken Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4521), the current GF Score is 69 as of Jul. 21, 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 Kaken Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4521) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaken Pharmaceutical Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,900.00 is trading 3.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,775.44.
GuruFocus considers Kaken Pharmaceutical Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4521:
GF Score: 69 (17% below median its 10-year median of 83.00)
GF Value™: 円3,775.44 vs. price of 円3,900.00 (3.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4521 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kaken Pharmaceutical Co Ltd is a specialty and generic drug manufacturing company. The company organizes its segments between pharmaceutical and real estate activities. The pharmaceutical segment consists of pharmaceutical drugs, medical devices, and agrochemicals. In the real estate segment, the majority of revenue is generated through commercial facility rental fees. Sales in Japan constitute more than 90% of revenue. Kaken considers merger and acquisition investment to be a potential component of its operational growth strategy for expanding its research, development, manufacturing, and marketing capabilities.
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