CellSource Co (TSE:4880) Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 2.41% (As of Apr. 2026) — 88% Below Median

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TSE:4880 CellSource Co Ltd TSE:4880
69 GF Score
Price 円345.00
GF Value 円780.97
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is CellSource Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity?

CellSource Co TSE:4880 -1.15% 69 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 2.41% as of Apr. 2026, which is 88% below its 10-year median of 19.96. GuruFocus rates TSE:4880 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円780.97 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,199 Biotechnology companies, CellSource Co ranks better than 78.48% 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. CellSource Co's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 円142 Mil. CellSource Co's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 円5,910 Mil. Therefore, CellSource Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 2.41%.

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

TSE:4880' s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18   Med: 19.96   Max: 63.97
Current: 1.2

During the past 9 years, CellSource Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 63.97%. The lowest was 0.18%. And the median was 19.96%.

TSE:4880's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than
78.48% of 1199 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: -42.21 vs TSE:4880: 1.20

CellSource Co  (TSE:4880) 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.


CellSource Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms


CellSource Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CellSource Co'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.

CellSource Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart

CellSource Co Annual Data
Trend Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Return-on-Tangible-Equity
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 27.45 31.39 18.54 3.91 0.18

CellSource Co Semi-Annual Data
Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
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 9.81 -2.06 0.38 -0.02 2.41

TSE:4880 vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, CellSource 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.


CellSource Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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CellSource Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Calculation

CellSource Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(A: Oct. 2025 )  (A: Oct. 2024 )(A: Oct. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets )/ count )
(A: Oct. 2025 )  (A: Oct. 2024 )(A: Oct. 2025 )
=10.659/( (5978.667+5960.431 )/ 2 )
=10.659/5969.549
=0.18 %

CellSource Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(Q: Apr. 2026 )  (Q: Oct. 2025 )(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Apr. 2026 )  (Q: Oct. 2025 )(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=142.38/( (5960.431+5860.038)/ 2 )
=142.38/5910.2345
=2.41 %

* 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 (Apr. 2026) net income data. Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 2.41% mean?
CellSource Co (TSE:4880) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 2.41% as of Apr. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on CellSource Co and its competitors. This is 88% below median its historical median of 19.96. Over the past decade, CellSource Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 0.18 to 63.97. According to the industry distribution chart, CellSource Co ranks #258 out of 1199 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 21.5%.
Is CellSource Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
CellSource Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 2.41% is 88% below median its 10-year median of 19.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 63.97. Based on the distribution chart, CellSource Co ranks #258 out of 1199 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CellSource Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CellSource Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, CellSource Co ranks #258 out of 1199 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places CellSource Co in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, CellSource Co's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 0.18 to 63.97 over the past decade. 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 CellSource Co and its competitors. CellSource Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 2.41%, which is 88% below median its own 10-year median of 19.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CellSource Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CellSource Co (TSE:4880) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円780.97, compared to a current price of 円345.00 — trading 55.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 2.41%, which is 88% below median its 10-year median of 19.96. CellSource Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 CellSource Co (TSE:4880), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 2.41% as of Apr. 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 CellSource Co (TSE:4880) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CellSource Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円345.00 is trading 55.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円780.97. GuruFocus considers CellSource Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4880:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 2.41% (88% below median its 10-year median of 19.96)
  • GF Value™: 円780.97 vs. price of 円345.00 (55.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4880 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CellSource Co Business Description

Address Shibuya Mitake Building, 2nd Floor, 1-19-5 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 150-0002
CellSource Co Ltd is engaged in contract manufacturing of fat-and blood-derived organizations and cells from medical institutions, provision of legal support to medical institutions in the regenerative medicine business. The company is also involved in sales of medical devices, and sales of own-brand cosmetics in the consumer business.
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