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Takara Bio Inc. (JP:4974)
:4974
4974 Stock Chart & Stats
¥786.00
¥1.00(0.10%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥786.00
¥1.00(0.10%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥711.00 - ¥1,150.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume153.20K
Average Volume (3M)357.12K
Market Cap
¥138.00B
Enterprise Value¥128.16B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥19.83B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥10.00B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.66
Next Earnings
May 07, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.18%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-22.49
Shares Outstanding120,415,600
10 Day Avg. Volume362,320
30 Day Avg. Volume357,120
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-3.23
Price to Book (P/B)0.86
Price to Sales (P/S)2.21
P/FCF Ratio-24.76
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)-49.53
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥44.43B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Recurring Consumables & Workflow StickinessTakara Bio's core sales derive from consumables and reagents that are consumed per experiment and embedded in lab protocols. This creates durable repeat revenue, high switching costs from revalidation, and steady demand as labs maintain validated workflows, supporting long-term revenue visibility.
Conservative Balance Sheet / Low LeverageThe company's low debt position provides financial flexibility to fund R&D, contract services, or bridge cash shortfalls. With limited leverage, Takara can endure cyclical revenue swings or negative free cash flow longer without forcing distress sales or immediate refinancing, preserving strategic optionality.
Solid Gross Margins And Top-line GrowthA ~55% gross margin across reagent and instrument sales indicates durable product-level profitability and pricing power in genomics workflows. Combined with reported revenue growth, this supports margin sustainability if cost structure is managed and demand for genomic and cell/gene tools continues to expand.
Bears Say
Deeply Negative Free Cash FlowPersistent negative free cash flow of ~-¥8.4B signals heavy investment, capex, or working-capital strain. This reduces the firm's ability to self-fund operations and R&D, may force cash reserves draws or external financing, and undermines capital allocation flexibility over the medium term.
Swing To Operating And Net LossesThe move from modest profitability to a sizable net loss erodes earnings power and returns on capital. Sustained operating losses increase uncertainty about sustainable margins, constrain reinvestment in products and services, and elevate execution risk while the company tries to restore profitability.
Demand Cyclicality Tied To Research FundingSales closely track academic and biopharma R&D activity, making revenues sensitive to funding cycles and program timing. This structural cyclicality can amplify revenue volatility, complicate capacity planning, and pressure margins when macro or sector R&D spending weakens, especially amid current losses.
Takara Bio Inc. News
4974 FAQ
What was Takara Bio Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Takara Bio Inc. lowest stock price was ¥711.00 and its highest was ¥1150.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Takara Bio Inc.’s market cap?
Takara Bio Inc.’s market cap is ¥138.00B.
When is Takara Bio Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Takara Bio Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 07, 2026 which is in 59 days.
How were Takara Bio Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Takara Bio Inc. released its earnings results on Feb 13, 2026. The company reported -¥22.49 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -¥22.49.
Is Takara Bio Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Takara Bio Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Takara Bio Inc. pay dividends?
Takara Bio Inc. pays a Annually dividend of ¥17 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.18%. See more information on Takara Bio Inc. dividends here
What is Takara Bio Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Takara Bio Inc.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Takara Bio Inc. have?
Takara Bio Inc. has 120,415,600 shares outstanding.
What happened to Takara Bio Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Takara Bio Inc. reported an EPS of -¥22.49 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.198%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Takara Bio Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:4974
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Company Description
Takara Bio Inc.
Takara Bio Inc. (4974) is a leading biotechnology company based in Japan, specializing in the development and manufacturing of innovative products and services for the life sciences sector. The company operates primarily in the areas of genetic engineering, gene therapy, and regenerative medicine, providing a range of solutions including reagents, instruments, and services for genomic research, as well as cell and gene therapies. Takara Bio's core products include a variety of molecular biology reagents, CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing tools, and other biotechnological innovations aimed at advancing research and development in genetics and biotechnology.
Technical Analysis
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