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4552 Stock Chart & Stats
¥712.00
-¥21.00(-3.43%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥712.00
-¥21.00(-3.43%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥444.00 - ¥824.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume326.50K
Average Volume (3M)578.69K
Market Cap
¥56.43B
Enterprise Value¥96.37B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥13.18B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥40.10B
Price to Earnings (P/E)25.5
Beta0.88
Next Earnings
Jul 29, 2026EPS Estimate
-11.27Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.71%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-45.01
Shares Outstanding129,686,310
10 Day Avg. Volume668,090
30 Day Avg. Volume578,686
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.22
Price to Book (P/B)1.48
Price to Sales (P/S)1.72
P/FCF Ratio-5.99
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
¥560.00Price Target Upside-21.35% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)3.43
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥45.51B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Specialty Biologics FocusJCR’s concentration on specialty biologics and rare-disease therapies creates durable barriers to entry, more predictable reimbursement pathways, and patient stickiness. This strategic focus supports sustained demand, differentiated pricing, and long-term commercial stability versus commodity pharma segments.
In-house Manufacturing / CMO CapabilityOwning production capacity gives JCR a structural advantage: it diversifies revenue via contract manufacturing, improves control over supply and quality for biologics, and enhances margin capture on proprietary products. This capability supports scalable commercialization and partner monetization over multiple years.
Revenue Rebound In FY2026A ~20% revenue rebound in FY2026 demonstrates commercial resilience and recovery of demand after a prior decline. Restored topline momentum increases the likelihood of margin normalization, steadier cash conversion, and improved capacity to fund R&D and growth initiatives sustainably.
Bears Say
Negative Operating And Free Cash FlowSustained negative operating and free cash flow raises funding and execution risk: it pressures liquidity, increases reliance on external financing, and can force cuts to R&D or capital programs. Persistent cash burn undermines the firm's ability to invest organically or pursue strategic deals without diluting stakeholders.
Rising LeverageA meaningful rise in debt reduces financial flexibility and elevates interest and refinancing risk. Higher leverage constrains investment capacity, heightens sensitivity to margin pressure or reimbursement shifts, and limits the company’s ability to respond to adverse industry developments over the medium term.
Volatile ProfitabilityLarge year-to-year swings in profitability weaken earnings quality and forecasting reliability. This volatility complicates long-range planning, increases the risk premium for partners and lenders, and may reflect exposure to one-offs, pricing pressure, or inconsistent product mix that could persist absent structural fixes.
JCR Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. News
4552 FAQ
What was JCR Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
JCR Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥444.00 and its highest was ¥824.00 in the past 12 months.
What is JCR Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
JCR Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥56.43B.
When is JCR Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
JCR Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 29, 2026 which is in 27 days.
How were JCR Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
JCR Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on May 13, 2026. The company reported ¥3.57 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -¥6.628 by ¥10.198.
Is JCR Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts JCR Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does JCR Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
JCR Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥9.922 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.71%. See more information on JCR Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. dividends here
What is JCR Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
JCR Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate is -11.27.
How many shares outstanding does JCR Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. have?
JCR Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. has 129,686,310 shares outstanding.
What happened to JCR Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
JCR Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥3.57 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -¥6.628. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.896%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of JCR Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:4552
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Company Description
JCR Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.
JCR Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. is a specialized pharmaceutical firm primarily engaged in the creation, development, manufacturing, international trade, and distribution of medicinal products, regenerative therapies, and active pharmaceutical ingredients within Japan. The company offers a range of therapeutic solutions, including GROWJECT, which addresses growth hormone deficiency and short stature; IZCARGO, prescribed for Mucopolysaccharidosis type II; Agalsidase Beta BS I.V. Infusion, utilized in the management of Fabry disease; and TEMCELL HS Inj, employed to treat acute graft-versus-host disease. Beyond its current offerings, JCR Pharmaceuticals is also developing Epoetin Alfa BS and Darbepoetin Alfa BS Injections, both intended for the treatment of renal anemia. Furthermore, the company markets various medical devices and laboratory instruments. Founded in 1975, its headquarters are situated in Ashiya, Japan.
4552 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
¥560.00
▼(-21.35% Downside)
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