Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4512) ROA %: 4.60% (As of Mar. 2026) — 654% Above Median

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TSE:4512 Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co Ltd TSE:4512
63 GF Score
Price 円278.00
GF Value 円319.10
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co ROA %?

Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co TSE:4512 63 ROA % is 4.60% as of Mar. 2026, which is 654% above its 10-year median of 0.61. GuruFocus rates TSE:4512 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of 円319.10 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,009 Drug Manufacturers companies, Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co ranks worse than 57.38% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円722 Mil. Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円15,689 Mil. Therefore, Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.60%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:4512' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.82   Med: 0.61   Max: 1.62
Current: 1.47

During the past 13 years, Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's highest ROA % was 1.62%. The lowest was -9.82%. And the median was 0.61%.

TSE:4512's ROA % is ranked worse than
57.38% of 1009 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 2.74 vs TSE:4512: 1.47

Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co  (TSE:4512) ROA % Explanation

ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A bank’s ROA % is typically well under 2%.

Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:

ROA %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=722.458/15688.6965
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(722.458 / 11049.268)*(11049.268 / 15688.6965)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=6.54 %*0.7043
=4.60 %

Note: The Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) revenue 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.


Be Aware

Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).

Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.

E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.


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Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's ROA % 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.

Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co ROA % Chart

Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.62 0.90 0.70 0.42 1.44

Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
ROA % 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 4.25 -1.85 2.73 -1.79 4.60

TSE:4512 vs ZTS, UTHR: ROA % Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's ROA % falls into.


TSE:4512
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Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co ROA % Calculation

Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (A: Mar. 2025 )+Total Assets (A: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=227.215/( (15002.709+16499.607)/ 2 )
=227.215/15751.158
=1.44 %

Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Sep. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=722.458/( (14877.786+16499.607)/ 2 )
=722.458/15688.6965
=4.60 %

* 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 ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets 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. ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of 4.60% mean?
Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4512) has a ROA % of 4.60% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. This is 654% above median its historical median of 0.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co ranks #579 out of 1009 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 57.4%.
Is Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's ROA % too high?
Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's current ROA % of 4.60% is 654% above median its 10-year median of 0.61. The Drug Manufacturers industry median ROA % is 2.74. Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's value of 4.60% is 67.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co ranks #579 out of 1009 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 ROA % compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co ranks #579 out of 1009 companies for ROA %. This places Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.74. Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's value of 4.60% is 67.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.61 vs. the industry median of 2.74, Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co has consistently been above 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 ROA % for a Drug Manufacturers company?
The median ROA % among Drug Manufacturers companies is 2.74, based on 1,009 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's current ROA % of 4.60% is 67.9% above 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median ROA % is 2.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's current ROA % is 4.60%, which is 654% above median its own 10-year median of 0.61. 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319.10, compared to a current price of 円278.00 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 4.60%, which is 654% above median its 10-year median of 0.61 and 67.9% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 2.74. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4512), the current ROA % is 4.60% 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319.10. GuruFocus considers Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4512:

  • ROA %: 4.60% (654% above median its 10-year median of 0.61)
  • GF Value™: 円319.10 vs. price of 円278.00 (12.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 67.9% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#579 of 1009)

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 Business Description

Address 2-2-2, Nihonbashi Honcho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-8330
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.
63GF Score

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