Shionogi & Co Ltd (JP:4507)
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Rating:84Outperform
Price Target:
¥4,106.00
▲(52.24% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:02/01/26
The score is driven primarily by strong financial performance (excellent profitability, very conservative balance sheet, and solid cash generation). Technicals also support the rating with a clear uptrend, though momentum is somewhat extended. Valuation is reasonable with a mid-teens P/E and ~2% yield but is not especially compelling on its own.
Positive Factors
High Profitability
Sustained net margins near 42% indicate durable pricing power and a profitable product mix typical in specialty pharma. High margins support reinvestment in R&D, fund partnerships or milestones, and create a buffer versus cyclical revenue swings, aiding medium-term resilience.
Negative Factors
Uneven Revenue & Operating Trends
Inconsistent top-line growth and a recent softening of operating profit despite higher revenue suggest margin pressure or rising cost structure. If these trends persist it could reduce predictability of earnings and limit reinvestment capacity over the medium term.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
High Profitability
Sustained net margins near 42% indicate durable pricing power and a profitable product mix typical in specialty pharma. High margins support reinvestment in R&D, fund partnerships or milestones, and create a buffer versus cyclical revenue swings, aiding medium-term resilience.
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Shionogi & Co (4507) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥2.86T
Dividend Yield2.22%
Average Volume (3M)2.56M
Price to Earnings (P/E)8.1
Beta (1Y)0.52
Revenue Growth4.48%
EPS Growth11.08%
CountryJP
Employees4,955
SectorHealthcare
Sector Strength45
IndustryDrug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)87.76
Shares Outstanding889,632,200
10 Day Avg. Volume2,991,150
30 Day Avg. Volume2,559,626
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.47
Price to Book (P/B)1.40
Price to Sales (P/S)4.36
P/FCF Ratio10.71
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
¥2,700.00Price Target Upside0.11% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)229.92
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥500.89B
Shionogi & Co Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Shionogi & Co., Ltd. is a Japanese pharmaceutical company founded in 1878, primarily engaged in the research, development, manufacturing, and marketing of pharmaceuticals. The company operates in various sectors, including prescription pharmaceuti...
How the Company Makes Money
Shionogi primarily makes money by selling prescription pharmaceuticals. Revenue is generated from (1) product sales where Shionogi manufactures and sells drugs directly (particularly in Japan) through pricing and reimbursement-driven volumes, (2) ...
Shionogi & Co Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Jul 28, 2025
(Q1-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:May 18, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The earnings call highlighted strong financial performance and growth in the HIV business, along with successful M&A activities and advancements in drug development. These positives were tempered by declines in domestic and overseas sales, particularly in China, and concerns regarding R&D cost management. Despite these challenges, the overall outlook remains optimistic due to strategic growth initiatives.Positive Updates
Strong Financial Performance
Revenue for Q1 FY2025 increased to JPY99.8 billion, a rise of JPY2.2 billion compared to the same period last year. Operating profit increased by JPY7 billion to JPY35.1 billion, and profit before tax rose by JPY9.8 billion to JPY46.3 billion. Profit attributable to owners of the parent was JPY39.4 billion, an increase of JPY8.7 billion.
Negative Updates
Decline in Domestic and Overseas Business
Domestic prescription drug sales decreased by JPY1.3 billion to JPY14.1 billion, mainly due to reduced sales of drugs for acute respiratory virus infections. Overseas subsidiaries/exports segment also declined by JPY0.7 billion.
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Q1-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong Financial Performance
Revenue for Q1 FY2025 increased to JPY99.8 billion, a rise of JPY2.2 billion compared to the same period last year. Operating profit increased by JPY7 billion to JPY35.1 billion, and profit before tax rose by JPY9.8 billion to JPY46.3 billion. Profit attributable to owners of the parent was JPY39.4 billion, an increase of JPY8.7 billion.
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Company Guidance
During the first quarter financial results briefing for fiscal year 2025, SHIONOGI reported significant growth in both financial and non-financial metrics. The company achieved a year-over-year increase in revenue to JPY99.8 billion, up by JPY2.2 billion, with operating profit reaching JPY35.1 billion, an increase of JPY7 billion. Profit before tax rose to JPY46.3 billion, up by JPY9.8 billion, and profit attributable to owners of the parent increased by JPY8.7 billion to JPY39.4 billion. EBITDA also saw a rise to JPY40.6 billion, marking a JPY7 billion increase. Significant contributors to this growth included the strong performance of the HIV business, with revenue from this segment driven by ViiV's HIV franchise and royalty income from Roche's Xofluza, which benefited from a flu epidemic in China and the U.S. Non-financial milestones included the completion of a tender offer for Torii Pharmaceutical and progress towards an M&A with the JT Group's pharmaceutical business. The company's strategic focus on pipeline developments, including the filing of Ensitrelvir in Europe and the U.S., is expected to support medium- to long-term growth.Shionogi & Co Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
86
Very Positive
Balance Sheet
92
Very Positive
Cash Flow
80
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 465.35B | 438.27B | 435.08B | 426.68B | 335.14B | 297.18B |
| Gross Profit | 392.17B | 374.44B | 377.48B | 364.44B | 279.72B | 244.65B |
| EBITDA | 234.99B | 180.26B | 186.70B | 176.41B | 127.02B | 107.61B |
| Net Income | 194.86B | 170.44B | 162.03B | 184.97B | 114.19B | 111.86B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 1.73T | 1.54T | 1.42T | 1.31T | 1.15T | 998.99B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 215.59B | 374.80B | 358.09B | 309.22B | 254.42B | 276.17B |
| Total Debt | 22.80B | 21.88B | 11.62B | 9.41B | 6.67B | 7.99B |
| Total Liabilities | 213.60B | 172.85B | 164.35B | 188.66B | 157.05B | 134.16B |
| Stockholders Equity | 1.51T | 1.36T | 1.24T | 1.10T | 975.66B | 846.11B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 183.32B | 178.33B | 141.59B | 166.01B | 75.88B | 80.86B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 199.39B | 195.46B | 154.28B | 177.87B | 102.07B | 109.04B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -232.92B | -129.07B | 1.21B | -43.58B | -96.20B | 3.63B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -60.60B | -51.92B | -122.14B | -88.84B | -36.62B | -52.78B |
Shionogi & Co Technical Analysis
Neutral
2697.00
Price Trends
3346.71
Negative
3036.65
Positive
2778.59
Positive
Market Momentum
-10.17
Positive
37.15
Neutral
16.97
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:4507, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 2697 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 3472.95, below the 50-day MA of 3346.71, and below the 200-day MA of 2778.59, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -10.17 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 37.15 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 16.97 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for JP:4507.
Shionogi & Co Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (51)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
84 Outperform | ¥2.86T | 8.09 | 12.22% | 2.22% | 4.48% | 11.08% | |
77 Outperform | ¥331.78B | 9.44 | ― | 2.12% | 4.07% | 22.59% | |
73 Outperform | ¥440.40B | 15.43 | 7.11% | 2.43% | 3.53% | 38.23% | |
68 Neutral | ¥1.32T | 19.13 | 5.75% | 3.51% | 6.79% | 22.14% | |
65 Neutral | ¥8.84T | 18.42 | 0.54% | 4.11% | -2.84% | -88.29% | |
56 Neutral | ¥703.01B | 26.11 | 48.92% | ― | 29.92% | ― | |
51 Neutral | $7.86B | -0.30 | -43.30% | 2.27% | 22.53% | -2.21% |
* Healthcare Sector Average
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Shionogi & Co Corporate Events
Shionogi Takes Full Control of Sleep Disorder JV in USD 100 Million Deal
Mar 23, 2026
Shionogi has moved to consolidate Shionogi-Apnimed Sleep Science, LLC, its U.S.-based sleep disorder joint venture with Apnimed, as a wholly owned subsidiary, acquiring Apnimed’s 50% equity stake for an upfront payment of USD 100 million. Th...
Shionogi Secures ¥360 Billion Bridge Loan to Fund Global RADICAVA Rights Deal
Mar 23, 2026
Shionogi has arranged a ¥360 billion bridge loan from Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation to finance its planned acquisition of the global rights to Tanabe Pharma’s amyotrophic lateral sclerosis treatments RADICAVA ORS and IV RADICAVA. ...
Shionogi Wins Japan Nod for XOCOVA as First Oral Post‑Exposure COVID‑19 Prophylactic
Mar 23, 2026
Shionogi has secured Japanese approval for a supplemental indication of its oral antiviral XOCOVA (ensitrelvir fumaric acid) for post‑exposure prophylaxis of COVID‑19, making it the first oral antiviral cleared in Japan to prevent infe...
Shionogi Seeks Japan Approval for New CORECTIM Lotion for Atopic Dermatitis
Feb 27, 2026
Shionogi and its subsidiary Torii Pharmaceutical have applied in Japan for manufacturing and marketing approval of a new 0.5% lotion formulation of CORECTIM, a non-steroidal topical JAK inhibitor used to treat atopic dermatitis. The existing ointm...
Shionogi to Absorb Torii Pharmaceutical in 2027 to Boost Domestic Pharma Synergies
Feb 20, 2026
Shionogi Co., Ltd. has set a basic policy to carry out an absorption-type merger of its wholly owned subsidiary Torii Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., with Shionogi as the surviving entity, effective April 1, 2027. The move follows Shionogi’s 2025...
Shionogi Delivers Double-Digit Profit Growth and Confirms FY2026 Outlook
Jan 30, 2026
Shionogi reported solid growth for the nine months ended 31 December 2025, with revenue up 8.1% year-on-year to ¥360.7 billion and operating profit rising 15.1% to ¥148.7 billion. Profit attributable to owners of the parent climbed 18.3%...
Shionogi Lifts Revenue and Profit on Royalty Growth and Overseas Expansion
Jan 30, 2026
Shionogi reported consolidated revenue of ¥360.7 billion for April–December FY2025, up 8.1% year on year, driven primarily by higher royalty income, growth in prescription drug sales, and contributions from overseas subsidiaries and exp...
Shionogi Boosts Stake in ViiV Healthcare as Pfizer Exits Joint HIV Venture
Jan 20, 2026
GSK, Pfizer and Shionogi have agreed to restructure their holdings in HIV-focused ViiV Healthcare, with Shionogi replacing Pfizer’s 11.7% economic interest and increasing its own stake to 21.7%, while GSK retains a 78.3% majority position. U...
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