Stella Pharma (TSE:4888) Net Current Asset Value: 円67.40 (As of Mar. 2026) — 1189% Above Median

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TSE:4888 Stella Pharma Corp TSE:4888
74 GF Score
Price 円305.00
GF Value 円338.26
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Stella Pharma Net Current Asset Value?

Stella Pharma TSE:4888 74 Net Current Asset Value is 円67.40 as of Mar. 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 5.23. GuruFocus rates TSE:4888 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円338.26 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 940 Biotechnology companies, Stella Pharma ranks better than 51.6% on this metric.

In calculating the Net Current Asset Value (NCAV), Benjamin Graham means a company's current assets (such as cash, marketable securities, and inventories) minus its total liabilities (including preferred stock, minority interest, and long-term debt).

Stella Pharma's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円67.40.

The historical rank and industry rank for Stella Pharma's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:4888' s Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.13   Med: 5.23   Max: 11.26
Current: 4.53

During the past 8 years, the highest Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Ratio of Stella Pharma was 11.26. The lowest was 4.13. And the median was 5.23.

TSE:4888's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is ranked better than
51.6% of 940 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 4.82 vs TSE:4888: 4.53

Stella Pharma  (TSE:4888) Net Current Asset Value Explanation

Benjamin Graham first discussed net current asset value (NCAV) in the 1934 edition of "Security Analysis", which he coauthored with David Dodd. In the book, (net) current asset value is defined as:" current assets alone, minus all liabilities and claims ahead of the issue."

The common definition of NCAV is: NCAV = current assets – [total liabilities + minority interest + preferred stock]

Net current assets exclude not only the intangible assets but also the fixed and miscellaneous assets. In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. In "Security Analysis", preferred stock is dubbed "an imperfect creditorship position" that is best placed on the balance sheet alongside funded debt.

One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Graham’s strategy produced similar results.

Benjamin Graham looked for companies whose market values were less than two-thirds of their Net-Net Working Capital. They are collected under our Net-Net screener.


Stella Pharma Net Current Asset Value Related Terms


Stella Pharma Net Current Asset Value Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Stella Pharma's Net Current Asset Value 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.

Stella Pharma Net Current Asset Value Chart

Stella Pharma Annual Data
Trend Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Net Current Asset Value
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 88.44 73.96 70.00 89.16 67.40

Stella Pharma Semi-Annual Data
Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Net Current Asset Value Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 70.00 84.85 89.16 80.81 67.40

TSE:4888 vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: Net Current Asset Value Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Stella Pharma's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value 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.


Stella Pharma Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Stella Pharma's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Stella Pharma's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value falls into.


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Stella Pharma Net Current Asset Value Calculation

Stella Pharma's Net Current Asset Value (NCAV) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Net Current Asset Value Per Share(A: Mar. 2026 )
=(Total Current Assets-Total Liabilities-Minority Interest-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(4353.125-2060.126-0-0)/34.020
=67.40

Stella Pharma's Net Current Asset Value (NCAV) per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Net Current Asset Value Per Share(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Total Current Assets-Total Liabilities-Minority Interest-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(4353.125-2060.126-0-0)/34.020
=67.40

* 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.

What does a Net Current Asset Value of 円67.40 mean?
Stella Pharma (TSE:4888) has a Net Current Asset Value of 円67.40 as of Mar. 2026. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Stella Pharma and its competitors. This is 1189% above median its historical median of 5.23. Over the past decade, Stella Pharma's Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 4.13 to 11.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Stella Pharma ranks #455 out of 940 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 48.4%.
Is Stella Pharma's Net Current Asset Value too high?
Stella Pharma's current Net Current Asset Value of 円67.40 is 1189% above median its 10-year median of 5.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.13 to a high of 11.26. Based on the distribution chart, Stella Pharma ranks #455 out of 940 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Stella Pharma has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stella Pharma's Net Current Asset Value compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Stella Pharma ranks #455 out of 940 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This puts Stella Pharma in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 4.82. Historically, Stella Pharma's own Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 4.13 to 11.26 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 Net Current Asset Value for a Biotechnology company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Biotechnology companies is 4.82, based on 940 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Current Asset Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Current Asset Value 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 Net Current Asset Value mean?
A high Net Current Asset Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Stella Pharma and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 4.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stella Pharma's current Net Current Asset Value is 円67.40, which is 1189% above median its own 10-year median of 5.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stella Pharma stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stella Pharma (TSE:4888) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円338.26, compared to a current price of 円305.00 — trading 9.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is 円67.40, which is 1189% above median its 10-year median of 5.23. Stella Pharma's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Current Asset Value calculated?
Net Current Asset Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Stella Pharma (TSE:4888), the current Net Current Asset Value is 円67.40 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 Stella Pharma (TSE:4888) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stella Pharma stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円305.00 is trading 9.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円338.26. GuruFocus considers Stella Pharma to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4888:

  • Net Current Asset Value: 円67.40 (1189% above median its 10-year median of 5.23)
  • GF Value™: 円338.26 vs. price of 円305.00 (9.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4888 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Stella Pharma Business Description

Address 3-2-7 Korai-bashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka Prefecture, Osaka, JPN, 541-0043
Stella Pharma Corp is a therapeutic drug research and development company. It is focused on the development of boron compounds, particularly used in boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT). The BNCT is a form of cancer radiation therapy for destroying cancer cells.
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