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4887$1768.0059

Sawai Group Holdings Co Ltd

PharmaceuticalsVerified

Sawai Group Holdings maintains a capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.55, indicating moderate leverage. The company's liquidity position is characterized by a current ratio of 1.95, suggesting it can cover its short-term obligations. However, the company's free cash flow is negative at -16.17 billion JPY, and capital expenditures are -27.51 billion JPY, indicating significant reinvestment in operations. In terms of profitability, Sawai Group Holdings reports a return on equity (ROE) of 6.88% and a return on assets (ROA) of 3.38%. These figures are below the typical thresholds for high-performing pharmaceutical firms, suggesting that the company is not generating returns at the upper end of the industry spectrum. The company's gross profit margin is 29.81%, and its operating margin is 2.15%, which are in line with the industry's median metrics. Geographically, Sawai Group Holdings is primarily focused on the Japanese market, with a significant portion of its revenue derived from domestic operations. The company does not disclose detailed segment revenue breakdowns, but its business is concentrated in the pharmaceuticals sector, with a focus on generic drugs and OTC products. Looking at growth, Sawai Group Holdings has reported a revenue of 189.02 billion JPY in the latest period. While the company's revenue is stable, there is no indication of significant growth in the near term. Analysts have provided a mean price target of 2,622.22 JPY, with a median of 2,700.00 JPY, suggesting a potential upside from the current market price of 1,768.00 JPY. The company faces several risk factors, including a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt, which could impact its financial flexibility. The risk of dilution is assessed as low, and no significant adjustments have been applied to the valuation metrics. The company's liquidity risk is moderate, and its credit risk is not explicitly quantified but is inferred from its leverage and cash flow position. Recent events and filings do not indicate any major changes in the company's strategic direction or financial health. The company continues to operate within its core pharmaceuticals business, with no significant new product launches or market expansions reported in the latest disclosures.

30-day price · 4887-535.00 (-23.5%)
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Profile
CompanySawai Group Holdings Co Ltd
Ticker4887.T
SectorHealthcare
BusinessPharmaceuticals & Medical Research
Industry groupPharmaceuticals & Medical Research
IndustryPharmaceuticals
AI analysis

Business. Sawai Group Holdings Co Ltd is a Japanese pharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures, and distributes generic drugs and over-the-counter medications.

Classification. Sawai Group Holdings is classified under the Healthcare economic sector, Pharmaceuticals & Medical Research business sector, and the Pharmaceuticals industry with a confidence level of 0.92.

Sawai Group Holdings maintains a capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.55, indicating moderate leverage. The company's liquidity position is characterized by a current ratio of 1.95, suggesting it can cover its short-term obligations. However, the company's free cash flow is negative at -16.17 billion JPY, and capital expenditures are -27.51 billion JPY, indicating significant reinvestment in operations. In terms of profitability, Sawai Group Holdings reports a return on equity (ROE) of 6.88% and a return on assets (ROA) of 3.38%. These figures are below the typical thresholds for high-performing pharmaceutical firms, suggesting that the company is not generating returns at the upper end of the industry spectrum. The company's gross profit margin is 29.81%, and its operating margin is 2.15%, which are in line with the industry's median metrics. Geographically, Sawai Group Holdings is primarily focused on the Japanese market, with a significant portion of its revenue derived from domestic operations. The company does not disclose detailed segment revenue breakdowns, but its business is concentrated in the pharmaceuticals sector, with a focus on generic drugs and OTC products. Looking at growth, Sawai Group Holdings has reported a revenue of 189.02 billion JPY in the latest period. While the company's revenue is stable, there is no indication of significant growth in the near term. Analysts have provided a mean price target of 2,622.22 JPY, with a median of 2,700.00 JPY, suggesting a potential upside from the current market price of 1,768.00 JPY. The company faces several risk factors, including a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt, which could impact its financial flexibility. The risk of dilution is assessed as low, and no significant adjustments have been applied to the valuation metrics. The company's liquidity risk is moderate, and its credit risk is not explicitly quantified but is inferred from its leverage and cash flow position. Recent events and filings do not indicate any major changes in the company's strategic direction or financial health. The company continues to operate within its core pharmaceuticals business, with no significant new product launches or market expansions reported in the latest disclosures.
Key takeaways
  • Sawai Group Holdings has a moderate debt load and a current ratio of 1.95, indicating acceptable short-term liquidity.
  • The company's ROE of 6.88% and ROA of 3.38% are below the high-performance benchmarks for the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Sawai Group Holdings is primarily focused on the Japanese market, with a business model centered on generic drugs and OTC products.
  • Analysts have a generally positive outlook, with a mean price target of 2,622.22 JPY, suggesting potential for upside from the current market price.
  • The company's free cash flow is negative, and capital expenditures are high, indicating ongoing investment in operations.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyJPY
Revenue$189.02B
Gross profit$56.35B
Operating income$4.05B
Net income$11.97B
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$38.91B
CapEx-$27.51B
Free cash flow-$16.17B
Total assets$354.62B
Total liabilities$180.77B
Total equity$173.85B
Cash & equivalents$38.78B
Long-term debt$95.11B
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FY0$201.68B$15.89B$10.44B-$3.17B
FY-1$189.02B$4.05B$11.97B-$16.17B
FY-2$176.86B$18.62B$13.70B$392.0M
FY-3$163.70B$16.05B$12.67B-$3.26B
FY-4$193.82B-$35.89B-$28.27B-$53.91B
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FY0
FY-1
FY-2
FY-3
FY-4
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FY0$359.92B$178.56B$28.99B
FY-1$354.62B$173.85B$38.78B
FY-2$382.02B$212.66B$26.37B
FY-3$364.17B$201.64B$33.08B
FY-4$349.50B$190.07B$47.72B
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FY0$7.43B-$24.47B-$3.17B
FY-1$38.91B-$27.51B-$16.17B
FY-2$12.09B-$24.65B$392.0M
FY-3$13.03B-$27.14B-$3.26B
FY-4$34.31B-$23.34B-$53.91B
Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FQ0$46.81B-$49.0M-$311.0M$760.0M
FQ-1$56.02B$7.41B$4.90B$391.0M
FQ-2$49.33B$1.55B$956.0M-$1.53B
FQ-3$49.51B$6.98B$4.89B-$2.79B
FQ-4$45.82B-$17.42B-$13.49B-$14.15B
FQ-5$55.34B$9.72B$6.55B$4.68B
FQ-6$43.54B$5.66B$3.41B$1.28B
FQ-7$44.33B$6.09B$15.49B-$7.99B
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FQ0
FQ-1
FQ-2
FQ-3
FQ-4
FQ-5
FQ-6
FQ-7
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FQ0$359.92B$178.56B$28.99B
FQ-1$377.03B$178.80B$46.12B
FQ-2$355.78B$176.86B$33.37B
FQ-3$349.35B$175.67B$27.28B
FQ-4$354.62B$173.85B$38.78B
FQ-5$360.09B$193.53B$35.87B
FQ-6$363.75B$201.21B$49.66B
FQ-7$372.89B$213.89B$55.47B
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FQ0$7.43B-$24.47B$760.0M
FQ-1$2.85B-$20.34B$391.0M
FQ-2-$1.83B-$14.98B-$1.53B
FQ-3-$13.40B-$8.38B-$2.79B
FQ-4$38.91B-$27.51B-$14.15B
FQ-5$21.47B-$21.56B$4.68B
FQ-6$18.06B-$19.13B$1.28B
FQ-7$9.17B-$12.65B-$7.99B
Valuation
Market price$1768.00
Market cap$204.18B
Enterprise value$260.50B
P/E17.1
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue1.4
EV/Op income64.2
EV/OCF6.7
P/B1.2
P/Tangible book1.2
Tangible book$173.85B
Net cash-$56.32B
Current ratio1.9
Debt/Equity0.6
ROA3.4%
ROE6.9%
Cash conversion3.2%
CapEx/Revenue-14.6%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Pharmaceuticals · cohort 25 companies
Metric4887Activity
Op margin2.1%18.2% medp25 18.2% · p75 24.6%bottom quartile
Net margin6.3%14.7% medp25 11.7% · p75 28.1%bottom quartile
Gross margin29.8%19.7% medp25 19.7% · p75 39.8%above median
R&D / revenue24.3% medp25 6.6% · p75 24.3%
CapEx / revenue-14.6%4.9% medp25 4.2% · p75 6.3%bottom quartile
Debt / equity55.0%71.3% medp25 19.0% · p75 91.7%below median
Observations
IR observations
Mean price target2,622.22 JPY
Median price target2,700.00 JPY
High price target3,300.00 JPY
Low price target1,800.00 JPY
Mean recommendation2.00 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell)
Strong-buy count3.00
Buy count4.00
Hold count1.00
Sell count1.00
Strong-sell count0.00
Mean EPS estimate168.96 JPY
Last actual EPS90.39 JPY
Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-25 00:08 UTCJob: 262930a0