Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4569) WACC %:1.42% (As of Jul. 21, 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:4569 Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co Ltd TSE:4569
74 GF Score
Price 円1,162.00
GF Value 円1,583.07
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co WACC %?

Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co TSE:4569 74 WACC % is 1.42% as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 1.30. GuruFocus rates TSE:4569 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,583.07 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,020 Drug Manufacturers companies, Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co ranks better than 95.98% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-21), Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co's weighted average cost of capital is 1.42%%. Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co's ROIC % is 1.73% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co 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.

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Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co  (TSE:4569) WACC % Explanation

Because it costs money to raise capital. A firm that generates higher ROIC % 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, Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co's weighted average cost of capital is 1.42%%. Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co's ROIC % is 1.73% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co 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

1. GuruFocus uses book value of debt (D) to do the calculation. It is simplified by adding latest one-year quarterly average Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation together.
For companies that report quarterly, GuruFocus combines all of the most recent year's quarterly debt data from the beginning of the year to the year-end and calculates the average.
For companies that report semi-annually, GuruFocus combines all of the most recent year's semi-annual debt data from the start of the year to the year-end and calculates the average.
For companies that report annually, GuruFocus combines the beginning and ending annual debt data from the most recent year and then calculates the average.

2. The WACC formula discussed above does not include Preferred Stock. Please adjust if preferred stock is considered.

3. (Expected Return of the Market - Risk-Free Rate of Return) is also called market premium. GuruFocus requires market premium to be 6%.

4. GuruFocus uses the latest TTM Interest Expense divided by the latest one-year quarterly average debt to get the simplified cost of debt.


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Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co WACC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co's WACC % 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.

Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co WACC % Chart

Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co Annual Data
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WACC %
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Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co Quarterly Data
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TSE:4569 vs ZTS, UTHR: WACC % Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co's WACC %, along with its competitors' market caps and WACC % 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.


Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co WACC % vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co's WACC % falls into.


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Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co WACC % Calculation

The weighted average cost of capital (WACC) is the rate that a company is expected to pay on average to all its security holders to finance its assets. The WACC is commonly referred to as the firm's cost of capital. Generally speaking, a company's assets are financed by debt and equity. WACC is the average of the costs of these sources of financing, each of which is weighted by its respective use in the given situation. By taking a weighted average, we can see how much interest the company has to pay for every dollar it finances.

WACC=E/(E + D)*Cost of Equity+D/(E + D)*Cost of Debt*(1 - Tax Rate)

1. Weights:
Generally speaking, a company's assets are financed by debt and equity. We need to calculate the weight of equity and the weight of debt.
The market value of equity (E) is also called "Market Cap". As of today, Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co's market capitalization (E) is 円66752.595 Mil.
The market value of debt is typically difficult to calculate, therefore, GuruFocus uses book value of debt (D) to do the calculation. It is simplified by adding the latest one-year quarterly average Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation together. As of Mar. 2026, Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co's latest one-year quarterly average Book Value of Debt (D) is 円26105.6 Mil.
a) weight of equity = E / (E + D) = 66752.595 / (66752.595 + 26105.6) = 0.7189
b) weight of debt = D / (E + D) = 26105.6 / (66752.595 + 26105.6) = 0.2811

2. Cost of Equity:
GuruFocus uses Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) to calculate the required rate of return. The formula is:
Cost of Equity = Risk-Free Rate of Return + Beta of Asset * (Expected Return of the Market - Risk-Free Rate of Return)
a) GuruFocus uses 10-Year Treasury Constant Maturity Rate as the risk-free rate. It is updated daily. The current risk-free rate is 2.67%. Please go to Economic Indicators page for more information. Please note that we use the 10-Year Treasury Constant Maturity Rate of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the 10-Year Treasury Constant Maturity Rate of the United States as default.
b) Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co's beta is -0.1653.
c) (Expected Return of the Market - Risk-Free Rate of Return) is also called market premium. GuruFocus requires market premium to be 6%.
Cost of Equity = 2.67% + -0.1653 * 6% = 1.6782%

3. Cost of Debt:
GuruFocus uses latest TTM Interest Expense divided by the latest one-year quarterly average debt to get the simplified cost of debt.
As of Mar. 2026, Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co's interest expense (positive number) was 円254 Mil. Its total Book Value of Debt (D) is 円26105.6 Mil.
Cost of Debt = 254 / 26105.6 = 0.973%.

4. Multiply by one minus TTM Tax Rate:
GuruFocus uses the most recent TTM Tax Expense divided by the most recent TTM Pre-Tax Income to calculate the tax rate. The calculated TTM tax rate is limited to between 0% and 100%. If the calculated tax rate is higher than 100%, it is set to 100%. If the calculated tax rate is less than 0%, it is set to 0%.
The latest calculated TTM Tax Rate = 1002 / 4451 = 22.51%.

Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co's Weighted Average Cost Of Capital (WACC) for Today is calculated as:

WACC=E / (E + D)*Cost of Equity+D / (E + D)*Cost of Debt*(1 - Tax Rate)
=0.7189*1.6782%+0.2811*0.973%*(1 - 22.51%)
=1.42%

* 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 WACC % →
What does a WACC % of 1.42% mean?
Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4569) has a WACC % of 1.42% as of Jul. 21, 2026. The weighted average cost of capital (WACC) is the average rate a company pays to finance assets. View historical data on Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.30. Over the past decade, Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co's WACC % has ranged from 0.75 to 4.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co ranks #41 out of 1020 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 4%.
Is Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co's WACC % too high?
Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co's current WACC % of 1.42% is near median its 10-year median of 1.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.75 to a high of 4.69. The Drug Manufacturers industry median WACC % is 8.99. Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co's value of 1.42% is 84.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co ranks #41 out of 1020 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co's WACC % compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co ranks #41 out of 1020 companies for WACC %. This places Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median WACC % is 8.99. Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co's value of 1.42% is 84.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co's own WACC % has ranged from 0.75 to 4.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.30 vs. the industry median of 8.99, Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co has consistently been below 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 WACC % for a Drug Manufacturers company?
The median WACC % among Drug Manufacturers companies is 8.99, based on 1,020 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a WACC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, WACC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co's current WACC % of 1.42% is 84.2% below 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 WACC % mean?
A high WACC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The weighted average cost of capital (WACC) is the average rate a company pays to finance assets. View historical data on Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median WACC % is 8.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co's current WACC % is 1.42%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4569) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,583.07, compared to a current price of 円1,162.00 — trading 26.6% below its estimated fair value. The current WACC % is 1.42%, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.30 and 84.2% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 8.99. Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is WACC % calculated?
WACC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4569), the current WACC % is 1.42% as of Jul. 21, 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 Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4569) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,162.00 is trading 26.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,583.07. GuruFocus considers Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4569:

  • WACC %: 1.42% (near median its 10-year median of 1.30)
  • GF Value™: 円1,583.07 vs. price of 円1,162.00 (26.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 84.2% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#41 of 1020)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4569 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co Business Description

Address 6, Kanda Surugadai 4-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 101-8311
Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co Ltd is engaged in manufacturing and sale of pharmaceutical products. The company manages its business in two reportable segments namely Pharmaceutical Business and the Consumer Healthcare (Skincare) Business. The Pharmaceutical business focuses on producing and selling ethical drugs, generic drugs and over-the-counter drugs. The Consumer Healthcare (Skincare) Business mainly sells and purchases skincare products. The company's products include Kipres, for treating bronchial asthma and allergic rhinitis; Mucodyne, a mucoregulant; Pentasa, for treating ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease; and Uritos, for treating overactive bladder. Majority of the company's revenue comes from domestic sales.
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