Stella Pharma (TSE:4888) Tax Rate %: -0.28% (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:4888 Stella Pharma Corp TSE:4888
77 GF Score
Price 円363.00
GF Value 円370.38
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Stella Pharma Tax Rate %?

Stella Pharma TSE:4888 -1.09% 77 Tax Rate % is -0.28% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4888 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円370.38 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Stella Pharma's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円0.7 Mil. Stella Pharma's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-268.0 Mil. Therefore, Stella Pharma's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.28%.

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Stella Pharma Tax Rate % Historical Data

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Stella Pharma Tax Rate % Chart

Stella Pharma Annual Data
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Tax Rate %
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Stella Pharma Quarterly Data
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Stella Pharma Tax Rate % Calculation

Tax Rate % is the ratio of tax expense divided by pretax income, usually presented in percent.

Stella Pharma's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Mar. 2026 )
=2.911/-778.005
=-0.37 %

Stella Pharma's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0.748/-268.025
=-0.28 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Tax Rate % →
What does a Tax Rate % of -0.28% mean?
Stella Pharma (TSE:4888) has a Tax Rate % of -0.28% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Stella Pharma's Tax Rate % too high?
Stella Pharma's current Tax Rate % is -0.28%. Overall, Stella Pharma has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stella Pharma's Tax Rate % compare to VRTX and REGN?
Stella Pharma's Tax Rate % of -0.28% can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Tax Rate % for a Biotechnology company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Biotechnology industry context. However, Tax Rate % 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 Tax Rate % mean?
A high Tax Rate % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stella Pharma's current Tax Rate % is -0.28%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stella Pharma stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stella Pharma (TSE:4888) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円370.38, compared to a current price of 円363.00 — trading 2% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is -0.28%. Stella Pharma's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tax Rate % calculated?
Tax Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Stella Pharma (TSE:4888), the current Tax Rate % is -0.28% 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 Stella Pharma (TSE:4888) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stella Pharma stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円363.00 is trading 2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円370.38. GuruFocus considers Stella Pharma to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4888:

  • Tax Rate %: -0.28%
  • GF Value™: 円370.38 vs. price of 円363.00 (2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4888 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Stella Pharma Business Description

Address 3-2-7 Korai-bashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka Prefecture, Osaka, JPN, 541-0043
Stella Pharma Corp is a therapeutic drug research and development company. It is focused on the development of boron compounds, particularly used in boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT). The BNCT is a form of cancer radiation therapy for destroying cancer cells.
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