Stella Pharma (TSE:4888) Total Operating Expense: 円1,028.1 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:4888 Stella Pharma Corp TSE:4888
74 GF Score
Price 円337.00
GF Value 円337.92
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Stella Pharma Total Operating Expense?

Stella Pharma TSE:4888 +3.69% 74 Total Operating Expense is 円1,028.1 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4888 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円337.92 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Stella Pharma's Total Operating Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円563.3 Mil. Stella Pharma's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,028.1 Mil.

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Stella Pharma Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Stella Pharma Total Operating Expense Chart

Stella Pharma Annual Data
Trend Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Total Operating Expense
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 826.76 1,013.72 977.60 936.00 1,028.11

Stella Pharma Semi-Annual Data
Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Total Operating Expense Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 553.29 416.29 519.70 464.82 563.30
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Stella Pharma Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円1,028.1 Mil.

* 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.

What does a Total Operating Expense of 円1,028.1 Mil mean?
Stella Pharma (TSE:4888) has a Total Operating Expense of 円1,028.1 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Stella Pharma and its competitors.
Is Stella Pharma's Total Operating Expense too high?
Stella Pharma's current Total Operating Expense is 円1,028.1 Mil. Overall, Stella Pharma has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stella Pharma's Total Operating Expense compare to VRTX and REGN?
Stella Pharma's Total Operating Expense of 円1,028.1 Mil 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 Total Operating Expense for a Biotechnology company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Biotechnology industry context. However, Total Operating Expense 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Stella Pharma and its competitors. Stella Pharma's current Total Operating Expense is 円1,028.1 Mil. 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337.92, compared to a current price of 円337.00 — trading 0.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is 円1,028.1 Mil. Stella Pharma's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Stella Pharma (TSE:4888), the current Total Operating Expense is 円1,028.1 Mil 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337.00 is trading 0.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円337.92. GuruFocus considers Stella Pharma to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4888:

  • Total Operating Expense: 円1,028.1 Mil
  • GF Value™: 円337.92 vs. price of 円337.00 (0.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 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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