ARWR (Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -27.51% (As of Mar. 2026)

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ARWR Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Inc ARWR
49 GF Score
Price $71.92
GF Value $50.62
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals ARWR -3.01% 49 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -27.51% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ARWR with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $50.62 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,416 Biotechnology companies, Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals ranks better than 63.91% on this metric.

Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-530.9 Mil. Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,930.0 Mil. Therefore, Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -27.51%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

ARWR' s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -76.57   Med: -27.09   Max: 31.94
Current: -18.4

During the past 13 years, Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 31.94%. The lowest was -76.57%. And the median was -27.09%.

ARWR's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than
63.91% of 1416 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: -35.76 vs ARWR: -18.40

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals  (NAS:ARWR) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation

Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.


Be Aware

Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company’s earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a company’s tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).

Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.


Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
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Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Return-on-Tangible-Asset Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 115.25 -47.70 -6.90 8.28 -27.51

ARWR vs CYTK, TECH, KRYS: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.


Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.


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Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Sep. 2025 )  (A: Sep. 2024 )(A: Sep. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Sep. 2025 )  (A: Sep. 2024 )(A: Sep. 2025 )
=-1.631/( (1131.24+1378.434)/ 2 )
=-1.631/1254.837
=-0.13 %

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-530.928/( (1597.745+2262.254)/ 2 )
=-530.928/1929.9995
=-27.51 %

* 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.

In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -27.51% mean?
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals (ARWR) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -27.51% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals ranks #511 out of 1416 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 36.1%.
Is Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -27.51%. Based on the distribution chart, Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals ranks #511 out of 1416 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to CYTK and TECH?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals ranks #511 out of 1416 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Biotechnology company?
A good Return-on-Tangible-Asset depends on the Biotechnology industry context. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -27.51%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals (ARWR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $50.62, compared to a current price of $71.92 — trading 42.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -27.51%. Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals (ARWR), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -27.51% 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 Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals (ARWR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $71.92 is trading 42.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $50.62. GuruFocus considers Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ARWR:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -27.51%
  • GF Value™: $50.62 vs. price of $71.92 (42.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Business Description

Address 177 E Colorado Boulevard, Suite 700, Pasadena, CA, USA, 91105
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Inc is a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company. It is focused on the development of medicines for diseases associated with genetic abnormalities or protein overproduction. The company develops potential RNAi therapies designed to inhibit the expression of genes known to trigger diseases. Its portfolio includes potential drugs targeting Cardiometabolic, Neuromuscular, Pulmonary, Liver, and other diseases. The company also develops RNAi products and clinical candidates designed to target different cell types within the body.
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