Kissei Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4547) ROA %: 4.14% (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:4547 Kissei Pharmaceutical Co Ltd TSE:4547
79 GF Score
Price 円3,860.00
GF Value 円4,688.48
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Kissei Pharmaceutical Co ROA %?

Kissei Pharmaceutical Co TSE:4547 +0.13% 79 ROA % is 4.14% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 4.57. GuruFocus rates TSE:4547 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of 円4,688.48 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,009 Drug Manufacturers companies, Kissei Pharmaceutical Co ranks better than 64.12% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Kissei Pharmaceutical Co's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円11,060 Mil. Kissei Pharmaceutical Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円267,347 Mil. Therefore, Kissei Pharmaceutical Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.14%.

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

TSE:4547' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.27   Med: 4.57   Max: 5.34
Current: 5.34

During the past 13 years, Kissei Pharmaceutical Co's highest ROA % was 5.34%. The lowest was 1.27%. And the median was 4.57%.

TSE:4547's ROA % is ranked better than
64.12% of 1009 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 2.72 vs TSE:4547: 5.34

Kissei Pharmaceutical Co  (TSE:4547) 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
=11060/267346.5
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(11060 / 99092)*(99092 / 267346.5)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=11.16 %*0.3707
=4.14 %

Note: The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (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.


Kissei Pharmaceutical Co ROA % Related Terms


Kissei Pharmaceutical Co ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kissei 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.

Kissei Pharmaceutical Co ROA % Chart

Kissei Pharmaceutical Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROA %
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Kissei Pharmaceutical Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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TSE:4547 vs ZTS: ROA % Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Kissei 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.


Kissei Pharmaceutical Co ROA % vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

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

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


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Kissei Pharmaceutical Co ROA % Calculation

Kissei 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 )
=13779/( (244059+275086)/ 2 )
=13779/259572.5
=5.31 %

Kissei 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: Dec. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=11060/( (259607+275086)/ 2 )
=11060/267346.5
=4.14 %

* 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 four times the quarterly (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 4.14% mean?
Kissei Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4547) has a ROA % of 4.14% 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 Kissei Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.57. Over the past decade, Kissei Pharmaceutical Co's ROA % has ranged from 1.27 to 5.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Kissei Pharmaceutical Co ranks #362 out of 1009 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 35.9%.
Is Kissei Pharmaceutical Co's ROA % too high?
Kissei Pharmaceutical Co's current ROA % of 4.14% is near median its 10-year median of 4.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.27 to a high of 5.34. The Drug Manufacturers industry median ROA % is 2.72. Kissei Pharmaceutical Co's value of 4.14% is 52.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kissei Pharmaceutical Co ranks #362 out of 1009 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kissei Pharmaceutical Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kissei Pharmaceutical Co's ROA % compare to ZTS?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Kissei Pharmaceutical Co ranks #362 out of 1009 companies for ROA %. This puts Kissei Pharmaceutical Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.72. Kissei Pharmaceutical Co's value of 4.14% is 52.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Kissei Pharmaceutical Co's own ROA % has ranged from 1.27 to 5.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.57 vs. the industry median of 2.72, Kissei 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 2.72, 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. Kissei Pharmaceutical Co's current ROA % of 4.14% is 52.2% 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 Kissei Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median ROA % is 2.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kissei Pharmaceutical Co's current ROA % is 4.14%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kissei Pharmaceutical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kissei Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4547) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,688.48, compared to a current price of 円3,860.00 — trading 17.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 4.14%, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.57 and 52.2% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 2.72. Kissei Pharmaceutical Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Kissei Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4547), the current ROA % is 4.14% 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 Kissei Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4547) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kissei Pharmaceutical Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円3,860.00 is trading 17.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,688.48. GuruFocus considers Kissei Pharmaceutical Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4547:

  • ROA %: 4.14% (near median its 10-year median of 4.57)
  • GF Value™: 円4,688.48 vs. price of 円3,860.00 (17.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 52.2% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#362 of 1009)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4547 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kissei Pharmaceutical Co Business Description

Address 19-48, Yoshino, Matsumoto City, Nagano, JPN, 399-8710
Kissei Pharmaceutical Co Ltd is a specialty and generic drug manufacturing company. Pharmaceuticals is the company's reportable segment. The company's operations span across the globe, while the vast majority of revenue is generated in Japan, followed by Europe. Kissei operates a variety of subsidiaries. The company considers merger and acquisition investment as a potential component of its operational growth strategy for expanding its research, development, manufacturing, and marketing capabilities.
79GF Score

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