KSPHF (Kissei Pharmaceutical Co) Profitability Rank: 6 (As of Mar. 2026) — 14% Below Median

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KSPHF Kissei Pharmaceutical Co Ltd KSPHF
78 GF Score
Price $25.77
GF Value $29.45
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What is Kissei Pharmaceutical Co Profitability Rank?

Kissei Pharmaceutical Co KSPHF -4.45% 78 Profitability Rank is 6 as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates KSPHF with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $29.45. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Kissei Pharmaceutical Co has the Profitability Rank of 6.

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.

Kissei Pharmaceutical Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.05%. As of today, Kissei Pharmaceutical Co's Piotroski F-Score is 5.


Kissei Pharmaceutical Co Profitability Rank Related Terms


KSPHF vs ZTS: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Kissei Pharmaceutical Co'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.


Kissei Pharmaceutical Co Profitability Rank vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Kissei Pharmaceutical Co's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Kissei Pharmaceutical Co 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.

Kissei Pharmaceutical Co has the Profitability Rank of 6.

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.

Kissei Pharmaceutical Co'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 )
=4.758 / 156.117
=3.05 %

* 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

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Kissei Pharmaceutical Co has an F-score of 5 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

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

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 6 mean?
Kissei Pharmaceutical Co (KSPHF) has a Profitability Rank of 6 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Kissei Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Kissei Pharmaceutical Co's Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 8.00.
Is Kissei Pharmaceutical Co's Profitability Rank too high?
Kissei Pharmaceutical Co's current Profitability Rank of 6 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Kissei Pharmaceutical Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kissei Pharmaceutical Co's Profitability Rank compare to ZTS?
Kissei Pharmaceutical Co's Profitability Rank of 6 can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry. Historically, Kissei Pharmaceutical Co's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 8.00 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 Kissei Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. Kissei Pharmaceutical Co's current Profitability Rank is 6, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kissei Pharmaceutical Co stock overvalued right now?
Kissei Pharmaceutical Co (KSPHF) has a current Profitability Rank of 6. The stock's GF Value™ is $29.45, compared to a current price of $25.77 — trading 12.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 6, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Kissei Pharmaceutical Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Kissei Pharmaceutical Co (KSPHF), the current Profitability Rank is 6 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 Kissei Pharmaceutical Co (KSPHF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kissei Pharmaceutical Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $25.77 is trading 12.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $29.45.

Key valuation signals for KSPHF:

  • Profitability Rank: 6 (14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: $29.45 vs. price of $25.77 (12.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Kissei Pharmaceutical Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 4547:Japan
Address 19-48, Yoshino, Matsumoto City, Nagano, JPN, 399-8710
Kissei Pharmaceutical Co Ltd is a specialty and generic drug manufacturing company. Pharmaceuticals is the company's reportable segment. The company's operations span across the globe, while the vast majority of revenue is generated in Japan, followed by Europe. Kissei operates a variety of subsidiaries. The company considers merger and acquisition investment as a potential component of its operational growth strategy for expanding its research, development, manufacturing, and marketing capabilities.
78GF Score

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