Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical CoFSE:4530 89 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.44% as of Nov. 2025, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 7.23. GuruFocus rates FSE:4530 with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,237.07. Among 898 Drug Manufacturers companies, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co ranks worse than 52% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was 円19,472 Mil. Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was 円261,804 Mil. Therefore, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was 7.44%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FSE:4530'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.71 Med: 7.23 Max: 9.38
Current: 7.12
During the past 13 years, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 9.38%. The lowest was 3.71%. And the median was 7.23%.
FSE:4530's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 52% of 898
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 7.88
vs FSE:4530: 7.12
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co (FSE:4530) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
* 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.
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
FSE:4530 vs ESPR, AMPH, ETON: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Nov. 2025) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 7.44% mean?
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co (FSE:4530) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 7.44% as of Nov. 2025. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.23. Over the past decade, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 3.71 to 9.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co ranks #467 out of 898 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 52%.
Is Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 7.44% is near median its 10-year median of 7.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.71 to a high of 9.38. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.88. Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's value of 7.44% is 5.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co ranks #467 out of 898 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to ESPR and AMPH?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co ranks #467 out of 898 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.88. Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's value of 7.44% is 5.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 3.71 to 9.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.23 vs. the industry median of 7.88, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co has consistently been below the industry average. 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-Equity for a Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Drug Manufacturers companies is 7.88, based on 898 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 7.44% is 5.6% below the industry median. 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-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.44%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co stock overvalued right now?
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co (FSE:4530) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 7.44%. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,237.07, compared to a current price of 円3,975.00 — trading 22.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.44%, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.23 and 5.6% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 7.88. Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co (FSE:4530), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.44% as of Nov. 2025. 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 Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co (FSE:4530) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,975.00 is trading 22.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,237.07.
Key valuation signals for FSE:4530:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 7.44% (near median its 10-year median of 7.23)
GF Value™: 円3,237.07 vs. price of 円3,975.00 (22.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5.6% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#467 of 898)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:4530 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co Inc is engaged in the research, development, manufacturing, procurement, and sale of pharmaceutical products. The company operates a single business segment, focusing on medical and general pharmaceuticals both in Japan and overseas. It markets drugs under the Salonpas, Nobinobi / Salonsip, Butenalock, and Mohrus brands, which mainly serve topical medication needs with pain relief creams, gels, sprays, lotions, and ointments.
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