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Wakamoto Pharmaceutical CoTSE:4512 63 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.25% as of Mar. 2026, which is 662% above its 10-year median of 0.82. GuruFocus rates TSE:4512 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of 円319.14 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 901 Drug Manufacturers companies, Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co ranks worse than 66.37% 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. Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円722 Mil. Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円11,557 Mil. Therefore, Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.25%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4512'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.39 Med: 0.82 Max: 2.12
Current: 1.98
During the past 13 years, Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 2.12%. The lowest was -13.39%. And the median was 0.82%.
TSE:4512's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 66.37% of 901
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 7.9
vs TSE:4512: 1.98
Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4512) 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.
Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Wakamoto 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.
Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
TSE:4512 vs ZTS, UTHR: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Wakamoto 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.
Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wakamoto 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 two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 6.25% mean?
Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4512) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 6.25% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. This is 662% above median its historical median of 0.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co ranks #598 out of 901 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 66.4%.
Is Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 6.25% is 662% above median its 10-year median of 0.82. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.90. Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's value of 6.25% is 20.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co ranks #598 out of 901 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co ranks #598 out of 901 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.90. Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's value of 6.25% is 20.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.82 vs. the industry median of 7.90, Wakamoto 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 7.90, based on 901 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. Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 6.25% is 20.9% 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 Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.25%, which is 662% above median its own 10-year median of 0.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4512) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円319.14, compared to a current price of 円278.00 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.25%, which is 662% above median its 10-year median of 0.82 and 20.9% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 7.90. Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 5 warning signs to review. 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 Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4512), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.25% 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 Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4512) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円278.00 is trading 12.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円319.14.
GuruFocus considers Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4512:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 6.25% (662% above median its 10-year median of 0.82)
GF Value™: 円319.14 vs. price of 円278.00 (12.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 20.9% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#598 of 901)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4512 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co Ltd is the pharmaceutical company based in Japan. It is engaged in the research and development, production and sale of ethical drugs and non-prescription drugs. The company specializes in therapeutic and diagnostic agents for ophthalmic disorders. It offers Strong Wakamoto, a gastrointestinal drug for digestion, the intestinal function controlling, and nutritional supply.
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