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K Pharma Inc

PharmaceuticalsVerified

K Pharma Inc reports a liquidity position of 28.41 current ratio, indicating strong short-term liquidity with cash and equivalents of ¥2.79 billion. The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 1.19 suggests moderate leverage, with long-term debt of ¥1.5 billion and total equity of ¥1.27 billion. Despite this, the company's negative operating and free cash flows of ¥918 million and ¥1.00 billion, respectively, indicate ongoing cash burn. Profitability metrics show significant underperformance relative to industry norms. The company's return on equity of -78.5% and return on assets of -33.8% reflect substantial losses and poor asset utilization. These figures are well below the typical performance of pharmaceutical firms, which usually maintain positive ROIC and ROE in the 10-20% range. K Pharma Inc's revenue is concentrated in a limited number of therapeutic areas, with oncology and rare diseases representing the primary focus. The company does not disclose geographic revenue breakdowns in its latest filings, but its operations are primarily based in Japan. This concentration increases exposure to regulatory and market risks in the Japanese healthcare system. The company's growth trajectory is constrained by its current financial position. With operating income of -¥986 million and net income of -¥993 million, K Pharma Inc is not generating positive earnings. The absence of disclosed revenue growth rates or forward-looking guidance suggests limited visibility into future performance. The company's capital expenditures of -¥11.2 million indicate minimal investment in expansion or R&D. Risk factors include liquidity risk due to negative operating and free cash flows, despite high cash reserves. The company's dilution risk is currently low, with no immediate filing-based flags detected. However, the negative net income and cash burn could necessitate future equity or debt financing, which may dilute existing shareholders. Recent filings and transcripts do not indicate any material events or strategic shifts. The company's latest financial results highlight ongoing operational challenges, with no significant new product launches or partnerships disclosed in the most recent reporting periods.

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Profile
CompanyK Pharma Inc
Ticker4896.T
SectorHealthcare
BusinessPharmaceuticals & Medical Research
Industry groupPharmaceuticals & Medical Research
IndustryPharmaceuticals
AI analysis

Business. K Pharma Inc is a Japanese pharmaceutical company engaged in the research, development, and commercialization of prescription drugs, primarily in the oncology and rare disease therapeutic areas.

Classification. K Pharma Inc is classified under the Healthcare economic sector, Pharmaceuticals & Medical Research business sector, and Pharmaceuticals industry with a confidence level of 0.92.

K Pharma Inc reports a liquidity position of 28.41 current ratio, indicating strong short-term liquidity with cash and equivalents of ¥2.79 billion. The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 1.19 suggests moderate leverage, with long-term debt of ¥1.5 billion and total equity of ¥1.27 billion. Despite this, the company's negative operating and free cash flows of ¥918 million and ¥1.00 billion, respectively, indicate ongoing cash burn. Profitability metrics show significant underperformance relative to industry norms. The company's return on equity of -78.5% and return on assets of -33.8% reflect substantial losses and poor asset utilization. These figures are well below the typical performance of pharmaceutical firms, which usually maintain positive ROIC and ROE in the 10-20% range. K Pharma Inc's revenue is concentrated in a limited number of therapeutic areas, with oncology and rare diseases representing the primary focus. The company does not disclose geographic revenue breakdowns in its latest filings, but its operations are primarily based in Japan. This concentration increases exposure to regulatory and market risks in the Japanese healthcare system. The company's growth trajectory is constrained by its current financial position. With operating income of -¥986 million and net income of -¥993 million, K Pharma Inc is not generating positive earnings. The absence of disclosed revenue growth rates or forward-looking guidance suggests limited visibility into future performance. The company's capital expenditures of -¥11.2 million indicate minimal investment in expansion or R&D. Risk factors include liquidity risk due to negative operating and free cash flows, despite high cash reserves. The company's dilution risk is currently low, with no immediate filing-based flags detected. However, the negative net income and cash burn could necessitate future equity or debt financing, which may dilute existing shareholders. Recent filings and transcripts do not indicate any material events or strategic shifts. The company's latest financial results highlight ongoing operational challenges, with no significant new product launches or partnerships disclosed in the most recent reporting periods.
Key takeaways
  • K Pharma Inc has strong liquidity but is burning cash at a high rate.
  • The company's profitability metrics are significantly below industry norms.
  • Revenue concentration in oncology and rare diseases increases sector-specific risk.
  • No immediate dilution or liquidity risks are flagged, but financial performance remains a concern.
  • Minimal capital expenditures suggest limited investment in growth or R&D.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyJPY
Revenue
Gross profit
Operating income-$986.0M
Net income-$993.2M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow-$918.0M
CapEx-$11.2M
Free cash flow-$1.00B
Total assets$2.94B
Total liabilities$1.67B
Total equity$1.27B
Cash & equivalents$2.79B
Long-term debt$1.50B
Annual history (last 5)
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Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
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PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
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Valuation
Market price
Market cap
Enterprise value
P/E
Reported 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 ratio28.4
Debt/Equity1.2
ROA-33.8%
ROE-78.5%
Cash conversion92.0%
CapEx/Revenue
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
Metric4896Activity
Op margin18.2% medp25 18.2% · p75 24.6%
Net margin14.7% medp25 11.7% · p75 28.1%
Gross margin19.7% medp25 19.7% · p75 39.8%
R&D / revenue24.3% medp25 6.6% · p75 24.3%
CapEx / revenue4.9% medp25 4.2% · p75 6.3%
Debt / equity119.0%71.3% medp25 19.0% · p75 91.7%top quartile
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Company fundamentalsperiod FQ-7 · history via verified-market-data
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Market quoteclose JPY 748.00 · shares 0.01B diluted
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