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Perseus ProteomicsTSE:4882 55 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -43.91% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4882 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of 円440.79 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,008 Drug Manufacturers companies, Perseus Proteomics ranks worse than 89.19% 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. Perseus Proteomics's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-677.4 Mil. Perseus Proteomics's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,542.7 Mil. Therefore, Perseus Proteomics's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -43.91%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Perseus Proteomics's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4882'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -88.23 Med: -41.72 Max: -11.34
Current: -43.93
During the past 9 years, Perseus Proteomics's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was -11.34%. The lowest was -88.23%. And the median was -41.72%.
TSE:4882's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 89.19% of 1008
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 3.05
vs TSE:4882: -43.93
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.
Perseus Proteomics Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Perseus Proteomics Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Perseus Proteomics'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.
TSE:4882 vs LLY, JNJ, ABBV: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - General subindustry, Perseus Proteomics'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.
Perseus Proteomics Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Perseus Proteomics's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Perseus Proteomics'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 two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -43.91% mean?
Perseus Proteomics (TSE:4882) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -43.91% 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 Perseus Proteomics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Perseus Proteomics ranks #899 out of 1008 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 89.2%.
Is Perseus Proteomics' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Perseus Proteomics' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -43.91%. Based on the distribution chart, Perseus Proteomics ranks #899 out of 1008 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Perseus Proteomics has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Perseus Proteomics' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to LLY and JNJ?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Perseus Proteomics ranks #899 out of 1008 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Perseus Proteomics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.05. 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 3.05, 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 Perseus Proteomics and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Perseus Proteomics's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -43.91%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Perseus Proteomics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perseus Proteomics (TSE:4882) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円440.79, compared to a current price of 円142.00 — trading 67.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -43.91%. Perseus Proteomics' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 2 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 Perseus Proteomics (TSE:4882), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -43.91% 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 Perseus Proteomics (TSE:4882) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perseus Proteomics stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円142.00 is trading 67.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円440.79.
GuruFocus considers Perseus Proteomics to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4882:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -43.91%
GF Value™: 円440.79 vs. price of 円142.00 (67.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4882 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Perseus Proteomics Inc is engaged in the research and development, manufacture, and sales of pharmaceuticals. It provides antibody-based therapeutics and diagnostic drugs to cure cancer and other diseases. The Company operates in a single segment, the pharmaceutical business.
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