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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
¥63.24B
Enterprise Value¥109.73K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥14.01B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥53.89B
Price to Earnings (P/E)28.8
Beta0.82
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS Estimate
-11.27Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.91%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)17.87
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
¥492.00Price Target Upside-30.90% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)3.27
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥45.59B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Specialty/rare-disease FocusJCR's strategic focus on rare-disease biologics concentrates R&D and commercialization where clinical differentiation and reimbursement barriers reduce competition. That niche supports durable pricing power, long product lifecycles and stable institutional demand, aiding revenue and margin resilience over years.
Manufacturing & Contract ServicesIn-house biologics manufacturing and contract production diversify revenue and improve asset utilization. Stable contract manufacturing can generate recurring revenue, deepen customer relationships, and provide a tangible competitive advantage versus pure-play developers that must outsource production.
Revenue Rebound & Gross Profit StrengthA meaningful revenue rebound coupled with consistently strong gross margins indicates core product demand and manufacturing economics remain solid. Sustained gross-profitability gives the company a foundation to restore operating margins if cost structure and cash conversion improve.
Bears Say
Profitability VolatilityLarge year-to-year swings in operating results reduce earnings predictability and complicate long-term planning and R&D prioritization. Volatility raises the risk that temporary gains are reversed, making budgeting, partner deals and investor confidence more difficult to sustain over multiple planning cycles.
Weak Operating & Free Cash FlowPersistent negative operating and free cash flow materially increase funding and execution risk. The company may need external financing for operations or capex, which can dilute stakeholders or raise interest burden, and constrains the ability to fund launches, commercial expansion or R&D internally.
Rising LeverageA meaningful rise in debt reduces financial flexibility and increases refinancing and interest-rate risk. Combined with volatile earnings and negative cash flow, higher leverage magnifies downside risk, can limit strategic options and increases the probability of austerity on R&D or capex during downturns.
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 ¥63.24B.
When is JCR Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
JCR Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 9 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 ¥10 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.91%. 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
¥492.00
▼(-30.90% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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