Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4512) 3-Year RORE % : 168.81% (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:4512 Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co Ltd TSE:4512
63 GF Score
Price 円269.00
GF Value 円319.38
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co 3-Year RORE %?

Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co TSE:4512 -2.89% 63 3-Year RORE % is 168.81 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4512 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of 円319.38 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 938 Drug Manufacturers companies, Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co ranks better than 94.88% on this metric.

Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments. Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 168.81%.

The industry rank for Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:4512's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than
94.88% of 938 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 3.09 vs TSE:4512: 168.81

Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co  (TSE:4512) 3-Year RORE % Explanation

Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.

There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 3-year period is chosen.

Be Aware

Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.


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Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % Chart

Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
3-Year RORE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -93.81 -224.66 -46.87 5,325.00 168.81

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
3-Year RORE % 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 -46.87 358.82 5,325.00 -118.60 168.81

TSE:4512 vs ZTS, UTHR: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's 3-Year RORE % falls into.


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Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co 3-Year RORE % Calculation

Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

3-Year RORE %=( Most Recent EPS (Diluted)- First Period EPS (Diluted) )/( Cumulative EPS (Diluted) for 3-year -Cumulative Dividends per Share for 3-year )
=( 6.54-3.13 )/( 11.52-9.5 )
=3.41/2.02
=168.81 %

* 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 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 3-year before.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 3-Year RORE % →
What does a 3-Year RORE % of 168.81 mean?
Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4512) has a 3-Year RORE % of 168.81 as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co ranks #48 out of 938 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 5.1%.
Is Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's current 3-Year RORE % is 168.81. The Drug Manufacturers industry median 3-Year RORE % is 3.09. Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's value of 168.81 is 5363.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co ranks #48 out of 938 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 3-Year RORE % compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co ranks #48 out of 938 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 3.09. Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's value of 168.81 is 5363.1% 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 3-Year RORE % for a Drug Manufacturers company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Drug Manufacturers companies is 3.09, based on 938 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's current 3-Year RORE % of 168.81 is 5363.1% 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 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 3.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's current 3-Year RORE % is 168.81. 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319.38, compared to a current price of 円269.00 — trading 15.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 168.81 and 5363.1% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 3.09. 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 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4512), the current 3-Year RORE % is 168.81 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269.00 is trading 15.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円319.38. GuruFocus considers Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4512:

  • 3-Year RORE %: 168.81
  • GF Value™: 円319.38 vs. price of 円269.00 (15.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 5363.1% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#48 of 938)

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.
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