Carna Biosciences (TSE:4572) Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 0.00% (As of Dec. 2025)

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TSE:4572 Carna Biosciences Inc TSE:4572
37 GF Score
Price 円338.00
GF Value 円187.80
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Carna Biosciences Return-on-Tangible-Equity?

Carna Biosciences TSE:4572 +2.11% 37 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TSE:4572 with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of 円187.80 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,199 Biotechnology companies, Carna Biosciences ranks worse than 77.56% 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. Carna Biosciences's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 円0.0 Mil. Carna Biosciences's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 円586.6 Mil. Therefore, Carna Biosciences's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Carna Biosciences's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:4572' s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -155.96   Med: -32.31   Max: 34.94
Current: -122.82

During the past 13 years, Carna Biosciences's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 34.94%. The lowest was -155.96%. And the median was -32.31%.

TSE:4572's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than
77.56% of 1199 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: -42.21 vs TSE:4572: -122.82

Carna Biosciences  (TSE:4572) 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.


Carna Biosciences Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms


Carna Biosciences Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Carna Biosciences's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.

Carna Biosciences Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart

Carna Biosciences Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Return-on-Tangible-Equity
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -13.14 -33.94 -30.68 -68.60 -155.96

Carna Biosciences Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Return-on-Tangible-Equity Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -90.10 -133.13 0.00 0.00 -2,818.68

TSE:4572 vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Carna Biosciences'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.


Carna Biosciences Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Carna Biosciences's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Carna Biosciences's Return-on-Tangible-Equity falls into.


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Carna Biosciences Return-on-Tangible-Equity Calculation

Carna Biosciences's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=-2171.47/( (2475.354+309.218 )/ 2 )
=-2171.47/1392.286
=-155.96 %

Carna Biosciences's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=0/( (864.069+309.218)/ 2 )
=0/586.6435
=0.00 %

* 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 (Dec. 2025) net income data. Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 0.00% mean?
Carna Biosciences (TSE:4572) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Carna Biosciences and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Carna Biosciences ranks #930 out of 1199 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 77.6%.
Is Carna Biosciences' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Carna Biosciences' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Carna Biosciences ranks #930 out of 1199 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Carna Biosciences has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carna Biosciences' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Carna Biosciences ranks #930 out of 1199 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Carna Biosciences in the lower 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-Equity for a Biotechnology company?
A good Return-on-Tangible-Equity depends on the Biotechnology industry context. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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-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 Carna Biosciences and its competitors. Carna Biosciences's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carna Biosciences stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carna Biosciences (TSE:4572) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円187.80, compared to a current price of 円338.00 — trading 80% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.00%. Carna Biosciences' overall GF Score™ is 37/100 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-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Carna Biosciences (TSE:4572), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.00% as of Dec. 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 Carna Biosciences (TSE:4572) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carna Biosciences stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円338.00 is trading 80% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円187.80. GuruFocus considers Carna Biosciences to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4572:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 0.00%
  • GF Value™: 円187.80 vs. price of 円338.00 (80% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 37/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4572 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Carna Biosciences Business Description

Address BMA 3F 1-5-5 Minatojima-Minamimachi, Kobe, JPN, 650-0047
Carna Biosciences Inc is a Japanese company engaged in drug discovery support business and drug discovery and development business. The company identifies and develops medicines for the treatment of cancer and inflammatory diseases using own kinase drug discovery platform, QuickScout.
37GF Score

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円338.00
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