ALPMF (Astellas Pharma) Profitability Rank: 8 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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ALPMF Astellas Pharma Inc ALPMF
77 GF Score
Price $14.75
GF Value $14.16
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Astellas Pharma Profitability Rank?

Astellas Pharma ALPMF +14.79% 77 Profitability Rank is 8 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates ALPMF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.16 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Astellas Pharma has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Astellas Pharma's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.03%. As of today, Astellas Pharma's Piotroski F-Score is 8.


Astellas Pharma Profitability Rank Related Terms


ALPMF vs LLY, JNJ, ABBV: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - General subindustry, Astellas Pharma's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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.


Astellas Pharma Profitability Rank vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Astellas Pharma's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Astellas Pharma's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Astellas Pharma Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Astellas Pharma has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Astellas Pharma's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=306.057 / 3389.941
=9.03 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Good Sign:

Piotroski F-Score is 8, indicates a very healthy situation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Astellas Pharma has an F-score of 8. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Warning Sign:

Astellas Pharma Inc operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -11.4%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 8 mean?
Astellas Pharma (ALPMF) has a Profitability Rank of 8 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Astellas Pharma and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Astellas Pharma's Profitability Rank has ranged from 8.00 to 9.00.
Is Astellas Pharma's Profitability Rank too high?
Astellas Pharma's current Profitability Rank of 8 is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Astellas Pharma has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Astellas Pharma's Profitability Rank compare to LLY and JNJ?
Astellas Pharma's Profitability Rank of 8 can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry. Historically, Astellas Pharma's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 8.00 to 9.00 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 Profitability Rank for a Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Drug Manufacturers industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Astellas Pharma and its competitors. Astellas Pharma's current Profitability Rank is 8, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astellas Pharma stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astellas Pharma (ALPMF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.16, compared to a current price of $14.75 — trading 4.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 8, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. Astellas Pharma's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Astellas Pharma (ALPMF), the current Profitability Rank is 8 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 Astellas Pharma (ALPMF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astellas Pharma stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $14.75 is trading 4.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.16. GuruFocus considers Astellas Pharma to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ALPMF:

  • Profitability Rank: 8 (near median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: $14.16 vs. price of $14.75 (4.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Astellas Pharma Business Description

Address 2-5-1 Nihonbashi-Honcho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-8411
Astellas Pharma Inc is a specialty international pharmaceutical company. The company focuses on accelerating the discovery, development, and commercialization of ground-breaking innovations that could redefine expectations of care for difficult-to-treat diseases. The group is committed to driving innovation in immuno-oncology, gene therapy, mitochondria, blindness and regeneration, and targeted protein degradation. Its core products include anticancer agents like XTANDI, XOSPATA, and PADCEV; VEOZAH for the treatment of vasomotor symptoms due to menopause; Betanis / Myrbetriq / BETMIGA for the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB); and Prograf, an immunosuppressant for organ transplantation.
77GF Score

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