ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Astellas Pharma's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.52%.
As of today (2026-06-25), Astellas Pharma's WACC % is 2.65%. Astellas Pharma's ROC % is 9.52% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Astellas Pharma generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases.
Astellas Pharma (OTCPK:ALPMF) ROC % Explanation
ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. The reason book values of debt and equity are used is because the book values are the capital the company received when issuing the debt or receiving the equity investments.
There are four key components to this definition. The first is the use of operating income or EBIT rather than net income in the numerator. The second is the tax adjustment to this operating income or EBIT, computed as a hypothetical tax based on an effective or marginal tax rate. The third is the use of book values for invested capital, rather than market values. The final is the timing difference; the capital invested is from the end of the prior year whereas the operating income or EBIT is the current year's number.
Why is ROC % important?
Because it costs money to raise capital. A firm that generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases, whereas a firm that earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital will destroy value as it grows.
As of today, Astellas Pharma's WACC % is 2.65%. Astellas Pharma's ROC % is 9.52% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Astellas Pharma generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases.
Be Aware
Like ROE % and ROA %, ROC % is calculated with only 12 months of 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.
Astellas Pharma ROC % Related Terms
Astellas Pharma ROC % Historical Data
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* 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.
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The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) data.
The tax rate is limited to between 0% and 100%.
* 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.
Astellas Pharma (ALPMF) has a ROC % of 5.52% as of Mar. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Astellas Pharma and its competitors.
Is Astellas Pharma's ROC % too high?
Astellas Pharma's current ROC % is 5.52%. The Drug Manufacturers industry median ROC % is 4.44. Astellas Pharma's value of 5.52% is 24.3% above this industry median. Overall, Astellas Pharma has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Astellas Pharma's ROC % compare to LLY and JNJ?
Astellas Pharma's ROC % of 5.52% can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry. The industry median ROC % is 4.44. Astellas Pharma's value of 5.52% is 24.3% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROC % for a Drug Manufacturers company?
The median ROC % among Drug Manufacturers companies is 4.44, based on 985 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Astellas Pharma's current ROC % of 5.52% is 24.3% 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 ROC % mean?
A high ROC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Astellas Pharma and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median ROC % is 4.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Astellas Pharma's current ROC % is 5.52%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astellas Pharma stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astellas Pharma (ALPMF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.18, compared to a current price of $14.20 — trading 0.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 5.52% and 24.3% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 4.44. Astellas Pharma's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROC % calculated?
ROC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Astellas Pharma (ALPMF), the current ROC % is 5.52% 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 Astellas Pharma (ALPMF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astellas Pharma stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $14.20 is trading 0.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.18.
GuruFocus considers Astellas Pharma to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ALPMF:
ROC %: 5.52%
GF Value™: $14.18 vs. price of $14.20 (0.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 24.3% above the Drug Manufacturers median
No single metric tells the full story. See the ALPMF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Astellas Pharma Inc is a specialty international pharmaceutical company. The company focuses on accelerating the discovery, development, and commercialization of ground-breaking innovations that could redefine expectations of care for difficult-to-treat diseases. The group is committed to driving innovation in immuno-oncology, gene therapy, mitochondria, blindness and regeneration, and targeted protein degradation. Its core products include anticancer agents like XTANDI, XOSPATA, and PADCEV; VEOZAH for the treatment of vasomotor symptoms due to menopause; Betanis / Myrbetriq / BETMIGA for the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB); and Prograf, an immunosuppressant for organ transplantation.
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