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4896.T Tokyo Stock Exchange Pharmaceuticals

4896.T

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-78,5 %
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About

The company is a Japanese pharmaceutical firm engaged in the research, development, and commercialization of prescription drugs, primarily in the oncology and immunology therapeutic areas.

Business. The company is a Japanese pharmaceutical firm engaged in the research, development, and commercialization of prescription drugs, primarily in the oncology and immunology therapeutic areas.

Classification92 %
SectorHealthcare
Business sectorPharmaceuticals & Medical Research
IndustryPharmaceuticals
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At a glance

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Profitability
-78,5 %
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    Analysis

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    • Macro
    • Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
    • Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
    • Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
    • Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
    • Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
    • Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
    • Macro & political
    • ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
    • ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
    • ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR

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    Synthesis

    Business

    The company is a Japanese pharmaceutical firm engaged in the research, development, and commercialization of prescription drugs, primarily in the oncology and immunology therapeutic areas.

    Classification92 %
    SectorHealthcare
    Business sectorPharmaceuticals & Medical Research
    IndustryPharmaceuticals
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    The company's capital structure is characterized by a high liquidity position, with cash and equivalents amounting to ¥2.79 billion, significantly exceeding its total liabilities of ¥1.67 billion. The liquidity ratio, as measured by the current ratio, is 28.41, indicating a strong ability to meet short-term obligations. However, the company is currently operating at a loss, with a net income of -¥993.23 million and an operating income of -¥986.03 million. The return on equity is -78.49%, and the return on assets is -33.79%, both of which are significantly below the industry median for pharmaceutical firms.

    The company's profitability metrics are underperforming relative to the industry. The negative return on equity and return on assets suggest that the company is not generating returns for its shareholders or effectively utilizing its assets. The debt-to-equity ratio of 1.19 indicates a moderate level of leverage, but the company's operating cash flow of -¥918.01 million and free cash flow of -¥1.00 billion suggest that it is not generating sufficient cash to service its debt or fund operations.

    The company's revenue is concentrated in a few key therapeutic areas, primarily oncology and immunology, which are subject to regulatory and market risks. The company's geographic exposure is primarily in Japan, with limited international operations, which may limit its growth potential in more mature markets. The company's operating losses and negative cash flows indicate that it is not currently in a growth phase, and its capital expenditures of -¥11.19 million suggest a lack of investment in new projects or expansion.

    The company's risk profile is characterized by low liquidity and dilution risk, with no immediate filing-based flags detected. However, the company's negative net income and operating income indicate a high operational risk. The company's dilution potential is low, with no significant dilution sources identified in recent filings. The company's recent financial performance, including its operating losses and negative cash flows, suggests that it is facing significant challenges in maintaining profitability and generating cash.

    Recent events, including the company's financial performance and regulatory environment, suggest that the company is facing challenges in maintaining its market position. The company's operating losses and negative cash flows indicate that it is not currently in a growth phase, and its capital expenditures suggest a lack of investment in new projects or expansion. The company's recent financial performance and regulatory environment suggest that it is facing challenges in maintaining profitability and generating cash.

    The company's recent financial performance and regulatory environment suggest that it is facing challenges in maintaining profitability and generating cash. The company's operating losses and negative cash flows indicate that it is not currently in a growth phase, and its capital expenditures suggest a lack of investment in new projects or expansion. The company's recent financial performance and regulatory environment suggest that it is facing challenges in maintaining profitability and generating cash.

    Key takeaways
    • The company has a strong liquidity position with cash and equivalents significantly exceeding total liabilities.
    • The company is currently operating at a loss, with negative net income and operating income.
    • The company's profitability metrics are underperforming relative to the industry, with negative return on equity and return on assets.
    • The company's revenue is concentrated in a few key therapeutic areas, primarily oncology and immunology.
    • The company's geographic exposure is primarily in Japan, with limited international operations.
    • The company's risk profile is characterized by low liquidity and dilution risk, but high operational risk.

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    Valuation

    Market price
    ¥630,00
    Market cap
    Enterprise value
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    P / Tangible book
    Tangible book
    ¥1.27B
    Net cash
    ¥1.29B
    Current ratio
    28.4
    Debt / equity
    1.2
    ROA
    -33.8%
    ROE
    -78.5%
    Cash conversion
    92.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskLow
    Filing-based flags
    • No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    ROE-78,5 %Bottom quartile
    D/E1,19Bottom quartile
    Cash Conv0,92Below median

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    Data sources
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    How metrics are computed
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Net Cash
      cash_and_equivalents + short_term_investments - short_term_debt - long_term_debt
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Debt To Equity
      (short_term_debt + long_term_debt) / total_equity
    • Cash Conversion Ratio
      operating_cash_flow / net_income
    • Return On Assets
      net_income / total_assets
    Source documents
    • 4896.T Market data — financials · 2026-05-26

    Ownership & reference

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    Tokyo Stock Exchange · JPY

    Intel & risk

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    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskLow
    No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.

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    Sources filings · IR · transcripts · market data · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 Market data · Issuer disclosures · Public news · Earnings transcripts · Consensus estimates · ESG data Premium coverage