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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. Perseus Proteomics's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-677.4 Mil. Perseus Proteomics's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,135.4 Mil. Therefore, Perseus Proteomics's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -59.66%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Perseus Proteomics's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4882'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -92.83 Med: -52.65 Max: -11.57
Current: -58.17
During the past 9 years, Perseus Proteomics's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was -11.57%. The lowest was -92.83%. And the median was -52.65%.
TSE:4882's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 91.45% of 901
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 7.9
vs TSE:4882: -58.17
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.
Perseus Proteomics Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Perseus Proteomics Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Perseus Proteomics'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.
TSE:4882 vs LLY, JNJ, ABBV: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - General subindustry, Perseus Proteomics'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.
Perseus Proteomics Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Perseus Proteomics's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Perseus Proteomics'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 -59.66% mean?
Perseus Proteomics (TSE:4882) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -59.66% 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 Perseus Proteomics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Perseus Proteomics ranks #824 out of 901 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 91.5%.
Is Perseus Proteomics' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Perseus Proteomics' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -59.66%. Based on the distribution chart, Perseus Proteomics ranks #824 out of 901 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Perseus Proteomics has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Perseus Proteomics' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to LLY and JNJ?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Perseus Proteomics ranks #824 out of 901 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Perseus Proteomics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.90. 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. 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 Perseus Proteomics 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. Perseus Proteomics's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -59.66%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Perseus Proteomics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perseus Proteomics (TSE:4882) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円439.72, compared to a current price of 円158.00 — trading 64.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -59.66%. Perseus Proteomics' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Perseus Proteomics (TSE:4882), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -59.66% 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 Perseus Proteomics (TSE:4882) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perseus Proteomics stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円158.00 is trading 64.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円439.72.
GuruFocus considers Perseus Proteomics to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4882:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -59.66%
GF Value™: 円439.72 vs. price of 円158.00 (64.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4882 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Perseus Proteomics Inc is engaged in the research and development, manufacture, and sales of pharmaceuticals. It provides antibody-based therapeutics and diagnostic drugs to cure cancer and other diseases. The Company operates in a single segment, the pharmaceutical business.
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