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4536 Stock Chart & Stats
¥1597.00
-¥11.50(-0.71%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥1597.00
-¥11.50(-0.71%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥1,458.00 - ¥2,254.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.29M
Average Volume (3M)1.30M
Market Cap
¥711.16B
Enterprise Value¥529.35B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥80.88B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)19.1
Beta0.36
Next Earnings
Aug 06, 2026EPS Estimate
21.3Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.3%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)114.03
Shares Outstanding322,290,160
10 Day Avg. Volume1,416,570
30 Day Avg. Volume1,302,203
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.62
Price to Book (P/B)1.97
Price to Sales (P/S)2.01
P/FCF Ratio15.96
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)119.03
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥305.68B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetSanten's balance sheet is conservatively positioned with zero reported debt in 2026 and a sizable equity base. This durable financial flexibility lowers refinancing risk, supports multi-year R&D and commercialization spending, and enables strategic optionality such as M&A or product launches without relying on external leverage.
High And Stable MarginsSustained gross margin (~55%) and healthy net margin (~12.8%) reflect pricing power and cost control in its ophthalmology specialty franchise. These margins support reinvestment into pipeline and sales infrastructure, and provide a cushion against cyclical top-line swings, underpinning durable earnings potential.
Strong Free Cash Flow ConversionFree cash flow has converted a high share of reported earnings recently (84% in 2026, 89% in 2025), indicating earnings quality and the ability to fund operations, R&D, and dividends internally. Over a multi-quarter horizon this supports capital allocation autonomy and reduces reliance on external financing.
Bears Say
Earnings And ROE VolatilitySanten has exhibited meaningful earnings volatility, including a net loss in 2023 and uneven returns on equity. Such swings undermine predictability of cash flows and shareholder returns, complicate long-term planning for R&D and commercialization, and increase execution risk across product lifecycles.
Weak Top-line Growth TrendReported revenue growth has been weak, with the multi-period metric showing a modest decline. While 2026 showed slight recovery, structurally slow or negative top-line trends constrain operating leverage, limit scale benefits, and heighten dependence on new product launches or geographic expansion for sustained growth.
Choppy Operating Cash Flow CoverageOperating cash flow coverage fell to about 0.50 in 2026, signalling weaker near-term cash conversion despite positive free cash flow figures. Persistent volatility in operating cash generation can stress funding for pipeline programs or commercialization and makes the company more sensitive to working-capital and market fluctuations.
4536 FAQ
What was Santen Pharmaceutical Co Ltd’s price range in the past 12 months?
Santen Pharmaceutical Co Ltd lowest stock price was ¥1458.00 and its highest was ¥2254.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Santen Pharmaceutical Co Ltd’s market cap?
Santen Pharmaceutical Co Ltd’s market cap is ¥711.16B.
When is Santen Pharmaceutical Co Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?
Santen Pharmaceutical Co Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 06, 2026 which is in 32 days.
How were Santen Pharmaceutical Co Ltd’s earnings last quarter?
Santen Pharmaceutical Co Ltd released its earnings results on May 12, 2026. The company reported ¥47.88 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ¥30.79 by ¥17.09.
Is Santen Pharmaceutical Co Ltd overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Santen Pharmaceutical Co Ltd’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Santen Pharmaceutical Co Ltd pay dividends?
Santen Pharmaceutical Co Ltd pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥21 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.3%. See more information on Santen Pharmaceutical Co Ltd dividends here
What is Santen Pharmaceutical Co Ltd’s EPS estimate?
Santen Pharmaceutical Co Ltd’s EPS estimate is 21.3.
How many shares outstanding does Santen Pharmaceutical Co Ltd have?
Santen Pharmaceutical Co Ltd has 322,290,160 shares outstanding.
What happened to Santen Pharmaceutical Co Ltd’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Santen Pharmaceutical Co Ltd reported an EPS of ¥47.88 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of ¥30.79. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.73%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Santen Pharmaceutical Co Ltd?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:4536
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Company Description
Santen Pharmaceutical Co Ltd
Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. is a global enterprise engaged in the research, development, manufacturing, and marketing of both pharmaceutical products and medical devices. The company's primary focus lies in ophthalmic solutions, addressing a variety of eye conditions. Its pipeline for glaucoma and ocular hypertension includes several key assets: DE-111, currently in Phase III clinical trials; DE-117, available for sale in Japan; DE-126, progressing through Phase IIb trials; DE-128, which is on the market in Europe and undergoing Phase II/III trials in the United States; and DE-130A, also in Phase III development. Beyond glaucoma, Santen's offerings extend to other ocular ailments. It provides DE-114A for allergic conjunctivitis and DE-076C for vernal keratoconjunctivitis. Furthermore, DE-109 is in Phase III clinical trials for the treatment of uveitis. The company is also active in addressing myopia with DE-127, currently in Phase II/III trials in Japan and Phase III in other Asian markets, alongside STN1013400, which is in Phase I trials. For dry eye, Santen offers DE-089C, which has successfully concluded its Phase III clinical trials. In addition to its prescription portfolio, the company produces and sells various over-the-counter (OTC) pharmaceutical products. Founded in 1890 under the name Santendo Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., the company rebranded to its current name, Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., in 1958. It is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.
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