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Sumitomo Pharma CoSTU:DPM -5.07%71 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -0.74% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:DPM with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.66 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,008 Drug Manufacturers companies, Sumitomo Pharma Co ranks better than 96.92% 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. Sumitomo Pharma Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-18 Mil. Sumitomo Pharma Co's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,400 Mil. Therefore, Sumitomo Pharma Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.74%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sumitomo Pharma Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
STU:DPM'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -56.85 Med: 7.19 Max: 26.53
Current: 26.14
During the past 13 years, Sumitomo Pharma Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 26.53%. The lowest was -56.85%. And the median was 7.19%.
STU:DPM's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 96.92% of 1008
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 3.12
vs STU:DPM: 26.14
Sumitomo Pharma Co (STU:DPM) 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 companys 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 companys 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.
Sumitomo Pharma Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Sumitomo Pharma Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sumitomo Pharma Co'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.
STU:DPM vs ZTS: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Sumitomo Pharma Co'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.
Sumitomo Pharma Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Sumitomo Pharma Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sumitomo Pharma Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.
* 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 -0.74% mean?
Sumitomo Pharma Co (STU:DPM) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -0.74% 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 Sumitomo Pharma Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Pharma Co ranks #31 out of 1008 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 3.1%.
Is Sumitomo Pharma Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Sumitomo Pharma Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -0.74%. Based on the distribution chart, Sumitomo Pharma Co ranks #31 out of 1008 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sumitomo Pharma Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sumitomo Pharma Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to ZTS?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Pharma Co ranks #31 out of 1008 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Sumitomo Pharma Co in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.12. 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Drug Manufacturers companies is 3.12, based on 1,008 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. 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 Sumitomo Pharma Co and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sumitomo Pharma Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -0.74%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sumitomo Pharma Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Pharma Co (STU:DPM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.66, compared to a current price of €6.46 — trading 38.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -0.74%. Sumitomo Pharma Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 6 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 Sumitomo Pharma Co (STU:DPM), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -0.74% 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 Sumitomo Pharma Co (STU:DPM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Pharma Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €6.46 is trading 38.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.66.
GuruFocus considers Sumitomo Pharma Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:DPM:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -0.74%
GF Value™: €4.66 vs. price of €6.46 (38.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:DPM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sumitomo Pharma Co Ltd is a specialty and generic drug manufacturing company. Sumitomo's vast majority of sales are generated in North America, followed by Japan. The company's core business is its pharmaceutical products business. The pharmaceutical business maintains a focus on a variety of areas, including cardiovascular/diabetes, psychiatry & neurology, and specialty areas. Sumitomo considers merger and acquisition investment as a potential component of its operational growth strategy for expanding its research, development, manufacturing, and marketing capabilities.
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