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4596$89.0057

Kubota Pharmaceutical Holdings Co Ltd

PharmaceuticalsVerified

Kubota Pharmaceutical Holdings Co Ltd exhibits a highly liquid capital structure, with cash and equivalents amounting to ¥1.92 trillion, representing 97.4% of total assets. The company's liquidity_fpt ratio is exceptionally strong, with a current ratio of 12.51, indicating a robust ability to meet short-term obligations. However, the company's valuation metrics are mixed, with a price-to-book ratio of 6.8 and a negative EV/EBITDA of -15.41, reflecting poor earnings performance and a lack of profitability. Profitability metrics are severely negative, with a return on equity (ROE) of -37.28% and a return on assets (ROA) of -34.16%, both well below the industry median for pharmaceutical firms. The company reported a net loss of ¥6.76 billion in the latest period, with operating income also in negative territory at ¥6.77 billion. These figures suggest a significant underperformance relative to industry peers, particularly in terms of cost control and revenue generation. Geographically, Kubota's revenue is concentrated in Japan, with no disclosed international operations in the provided data. The company's segmental breakdown is not available in the input data, but the absence of diversification increases exposure to domestic regulatory and economic risks. The lack of international revenue streams may limit growth potential in a mature domestic market. Growth trajectory is negative, with the company reporting a revenue of ¥21.34 billion in the latest period, but no forward-looking guidance is provided in the input data. The operating cash flow is negative at ¥583 million, and capital expenditures are minimal at ¥10.63 million, suggesting a lack of investment in future growth. The company's market cap of ¥12.33 billion is significantly lower than its total assets, indicating a market perception of poor earnings potential. Risk factors include the company's negative net income and operating income, which raise concerns about long-term viability. The risk assessment indicates low liquidity and dilution risk, but the absence of positive earnings and the high debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01 suggest a fragile financial position. No dilution flags were detected in filings, but the company's negative earnings may necessitate future capital raising, which could dilute existing shareholders. Recent events include the disclosure of a significant net loss and negative operating income in the latest financial report. No recent filings or transcripts were provided in the input data, so no additional commentary on management guidance or strategic initiatives is available.

30-day price · 4596-33.00 (-33.0%)
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Profile
CompanyKubota Pharmaceutical Holdings Co Ltd
Ticker4596.T
SectorHealthcare
BusinessPharmaceuticals & Medical Research
Industry groupPharmaceuticals & Medical Research
IndustryPharmaceuticals
AI analysis

Business. Kubota Pharmaceutical Holdings Co Ltd is a Japanese pharmaceutical company engaged in the development, manufacturing, and sale of prescription drugs, primarily in the domestic market.

Classification. Kubota is classified under the Healthcare sector, specifically in the Pharmaceuticals & Medical Research business sector, with a high confidence level of 0.92 based on verified market data.

Kubota Pharmaceutical Holdings Co Ltd exhibits a highly liquid capital structure, with cash and equivalents amounting to ¥1.92 trillion, representing 97.4% of total assets. The company's liquidity_fpt ratio is exceptionally strong, with a current ratio of 12.51, indicating a robust ability to meet short-term obligations. However, the company's valuation metrics are mixed, with a price-to-book ratio of 6.8 and a negative EV/EBITDA of -15.41, reflecting poor earnings performance and a lack of profitability. Profitability metrics are severely negative, with a return on equity (ROE) of -37.28% and a return on assets (ROA) of -34.16%, both well below the industry median for pharmaceutical firms. The company reported a net loss of ¥6.76 billion in the latest period, with operating income also in negative territory at ¥6.77 billion. These figures suggest a significant underperformance relative to industry peers, particularly in terms of cost control and revenue generation. Geographically, Kubota's revenue is concentrated in Japan, with no disclosed international operations in the provided data. The company's segmental breakdown is not available in the input data, but the absence of diversification increases exposure to domestic regulatory and economic risks. The lack of international revenue streams may limit growth potential in a mature domestic market. Growth trajectory is negative, with the company reporting a revenue of ¥21.34 billion in the latest period, but no forward-looking guidance is provided in the input data. The operating cash flow is negative at ¥583 million, and capital expenditures are minimal at ¥10.63 million, suggesting a lack of investment in future growth. The company's market cap of ¥12.33 billion is significantly lower than its total assets, indicating a market perception of poor earnings potential. Risk factors include the company's negative net income and operating income, which raise concerns about long-term viability. The risk assessment indicates low liquidity and dilution risk, but the absence of positive earnings and the high debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01 suggest a fragile financial position. No dilution flags were detected in filings, but the company's negative earnings may necessitate future capital raising, which could dilute existing shareholders. Recent events include the disclosure of a significant net loss and negative operating income in the latest financial report. No recent filings or transcripts were provided in the input data, so no additional commentary on management guidance or strategic initiatives is available.
Key takeaways
  • Kubota Pharmaceutical Holdings Co Ltd is highly liquid but unprofitable, with a negative ROE of -37.28% and a net loss of ¥6.76 billion.
  • The company's capital structure is dominated by cash and equivalents, with minimal debt and a current ratio of 12.51.
  • Revenue is concentrated in Japan, with no international operations disclosed, increasing regulatory and economic risk.
  • Growth is constrained by negative operating cash flow and minimal capital expenditures, with no forward-looking guidance provided.
  • The company's market cap is significantly lower than its total assets, indicating a poor earnings outlook.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyJPY
Revenue$21.3M
Gross profit-$4.8M
Operating income-$677.0M
Net income-$676.3M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow-$583.0M
CapEx-$10.6M
Free cash flow
Total assets$1.98B
Total liabilities$165.6M
Total equity$1.81B
Cash & equivalents$1.92B
Long-term debt$22.2M
Annual history (last 5)
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Quarterly history (last 4)
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Valuation
Market price$89.00
Market cap$12.33B
Enterprise value$10.43B
P/E
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue488.9
EV/Op income
EV/OCF
P/B6.8
P/Tangible book6.8
Tangible book$1.81B
Net cash$1.90B
Current ratio12.5
Debt/Equity0.0
ROA-34.2%
ROE-37.3%
Cash conversion86.0%
CapEx/Revenue-49.8%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskLow
  • No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Pharmaceuticals · cohort 25 companies
Metric4596Activity
Op margin-3173.1%18.2% medp25 18.2% · p75 24.6%bottom quartile
Net margin-3169.7%14.7% medp25 11.7% · p75 28.1%bottom quartile
Gross margin-22.5%19.7% medp25 19.7% · p75 39.8%bottom quartile
R&D / revenue24.3% medp25 6.6% · p75 24.3%
CapEx / revenue-49.8%4.9% medp25 4.2% · p75 6.3%bottom quartile
Debt / equity1.0%71.3% medp25 19.0% · p75 91.7%bottom quartile
Observations
IR observations
Last actual EPS-10.59 JPY
Last actual revenue21,340,000 JPY
Source data
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Company fundamentalsperiod FQ-7 · history via verified-market-data
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Market quoteclose JPY 89.00 · shares 0.14B diluted
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Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-10 06:05 UTCJob: 907760fa