Stella Pharma (TSE:4888) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -23.43% (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:4888 Stella Pharma Corp TSE:4888
76 GF Score
Price 円325.00
GF Value 円369.52
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Stella Pharma Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Stella Pharma TSE:4888 +2.20% 76 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -23.43% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4888 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of 円369.52 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,414 Biotechnology companies, Stella Pharma ranks better than 65.91% 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. Stella Pharma's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-1,075.1 Mil. Stella Pharma's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円4,588.1 Mil. Therefore, Stella Pharma's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -23.43%.

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

TSE:4888' s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -31.58   Med: -21.11   Max: -3.08
Current: -15.98

During the past 8 years, Stella Pharma's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was -3.08%. The lowest was -31.58%. And the median was -21.11%.

TSE:4888's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than
65.91% of 1414 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: -36.16 vs TSE:4888: -15.98

Stella Pharma  (TSE:4888) 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.


Stella Pharma Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


Stella Pharma Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Stella Pharma'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.

Stella Pharma Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

Stella Pharma Annual Data
Trend Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -23.20 -17.47 -19.01 -3.08 -15.92

Stella Pharma Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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TSE:4888 vs VRTX, REGN, RVMD: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Stella Pharma'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.


Stella Pharma Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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Stella Pharma Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Stella Pharma's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Mar. 2026 )  (A: Mar. 2025 )(A: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Mar. 2026 )  (A: Mar. 2025 )(A: Mar. 2026 )
=-780.917/( (5367.843+4443.96)/ 2 )
=-780.917/4905.9015
=-15.92 %

Stella Pharma'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 )
=-1075.096/( (4732.17+4443.96)/ 2 )
=-1075.096/4588.065
=-23.43 %

* 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 -23.43% mean?
Stella Pharma (TSE:4888) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -23.43% 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 Stella Pharma and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Stella Pharma ranks #482 out of 1414 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 34.1%.
Is Stella Pharma's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Stella Pharma's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -23.43%. Based on the distribution chart, Stella Pharma ranks #482 out of 1414 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Stella Pharma has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stella Pharma's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Stella Pharma ranks #482 out of 1414 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Stella Pharma 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 Stella Pharma and its competitors. Stella Pharma's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -23.43%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stella Pharma stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stella Pharma (TSE:4888) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円369.52, compared to a current price of 円325.00 — trading 12% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -23.43%. Stella Pharma's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Stella Pharma (TSE:4888), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -23.43% 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 Stella Pharma (TSE:4888) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stella Pharma stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円325.00 is trading 12% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円369.52. GuruFocus considers Stella Pharma to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4888:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -23.43%
  • GF Value™: 円369.52 vs. price of 円325.00 (12% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4888 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Stella Pharma Business Description

Address 3-2-7 Korai-bashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka Prefecture, Osaka, JPN, 541-0043
Stella Pharma Corp is a therapeutic drug research and development company. It is focused on the development of boron compounds, particularly used in boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT). The BNCT is a form of cancer radiation therapy for destroying cancer cells.
76GF Score

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