Takeda Pharmaceutical (TAK) Stock Analysis
This is a peer-relative look at Takeda Pharmaceutical (TAK): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.
Company Profile
Takeda Pharmaceutical (TAK) trades as an ADR rather than ordinary local shares — read it with FX exposure, depositary-program fees, and dividend-withholding-tax differences in mind.
| Profile Item | TAK |
|---|---|
| Name | Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd ADR |
| Country/Region | Japan |
| GICS Sector | Health Care |
| GICS Industry Group | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences |
| GICS Industry | Pharmaceuticals |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Pharmaceuticals |
| Market Capitalization | 67.16 billion USD |
| Currency | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Listing Date | January 5, 2010 |
| Security Type | ADR |
Price Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Calendar-Year Returns
Performance Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: TAK | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return (1Y) | 54.54% | 24.62% |
| Total Return (3Y, Annualized) | 18.39% | 20.37% |
| Total Return (5Y, Annualized) | 9.29% | -4.02% |
Risk Profile
Drawdown History
Return Distribution
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: TAK | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility (1Y, Annualized) | 21.45% | 66.36% |
| Beta (5Y) | -0.01 | 0.93 |
| Max Drawdown (5Y) | -24.83% | -80.19% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Return Positioning
Risk-Adjusted Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: TAK | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Sharpe Ratio (1Y) | 2.34 | 0.36 |
| Sortino Ratio (1Y) | 3.88 | 0.58 |
Profitability
ROE (TTM)
Takeda Pharmaceutical (TAK) posts ROE of 0.56%, roughly around the peer group’s normal range. Shareholders’ equity is producing a return that looks broadly typical for the industry.
TAK
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group
0.56%
Group distribution
- Max
- 109.18%
- Q3
- 6.23%
- TAK
- 0.56%
- Median
- -26.66%
- Q1
- -64.05%
- Min
- -167.77%
Largest peers
- LLY
- 86.02%
- NVS
- 24.33%
- AZN
- 22.57%
- JNJ
- 20.02%
- MRK
- 5.06%
- TAK
- 0.56%
- ABBV
- --
Net Margin (TTM)
Takeda Pharmaceutical (TAK) keeps 0.87% of revenue as net profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal net margin range. Its full cost stack is taking a typical share of sales for the industry.
TAK
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group
0.87%
Group distribution
- Max
- 18.05%
- Q3
- 4.78%
- TAK
- 0.87%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- -4.14%
- Min
- -17.05%
Largest peers
- LLY
- 31.90%
- AZN
- 17.68%
- NVS
- 17.49%
- JNJ
- 16.20%
- ABBV
- 15.67%
- MRK
- 3.64%
- TAK
- 0.87%
Operating Margin (TTM)
Takeda Pharmaceutical (TAK) turns 24.55% of revenue into operating profit, putting operating margin in the upper peer quartile. Before financing and taxes enter the picture, the day-to-day business keeps more of each sales dollar than most industry peers.
TAK
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group
24.55%
Group distribution
- Max
- 83.12%
- TAK
- 24.55%
- Q3
- 14.77%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- -78.82%
- Min
- -207.40%
Largest peers
- LLY
- 53.66%
- ABBV
- 39.59%
- MRK
- 35.22%
- NVS
- 34.27%
- AZN
- 29.57%
- JNJ
- 25.74%
- TAK
- 24.55%
Profitability Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: TAK | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| ROE (TTM) | 0.56% | -26.66% |
| ROA (TTM) | 3.27% | -12.50% |
| Net Margin (TTM) | 0.87% | 0.00% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 24.55% | 0.00% |
| Gross Margin (TTM) | 64.77% | 37.87% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Takeda Pharmaceutical (TAK) grew revenue -1.66%, in the lower peer quartile. The top line is expanding more slowly than at most peers, which can reflect softer demand, lost share, or weaker pricing.
EPS Growth
Takeda Pharmaceutical (TAK) grew earnings per share 77.96%, in the upper peer quartile. Per-share profits are compounding faster than at most industry peers.
Growth Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: TAK | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | -1.66% | 11.45% |
| Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR) | 3.81% | 9.94% |
| EPS Growth (YoY) | 77.96% | 4.28% |
| EPS Growth (3Y CAGR) | -16.01% | 4.17% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Takeda Pharmaceutical (TAK) has current ratio of 1.15, in the tighter-liquidity quartile for its industry. The short-term cushion is thinner than most peers carry, even if the absolute comfort level still depends on the business model.
TAK
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group
1.15
Group distribution
- Max
- 25.13
- Q3
- 12.13
- Median
- 5.52
- Q1
- 2.47
- TAK
- 1.15
- Min
- 0.10
Largest peers
- LLY
- 1.39
- MRK
- 1.35
- TAK
- 1.15
- JNJ
- 1.02
- AZN
- 1.01
- NVS
- 0.88
- ABBV
- 0.87
Debt / Equity (MRQ)
Takeda Pharmaceutical (TAK) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.72, in the higher-leverage quartile for its industry. The heavier reliance on borrowing can make earnings, rates, or refinancing conditions matter more.
TAK
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group
0.72
Group distribution
- Max
- 1.42
- TAK
- 0.72
- Q3
- 0.65
- Median
- 0.15
- Q1
- 0.02
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- NVS
- 1.29
- LLY
- 1.23
- MRK
- 1.20
- TAK
- 0.72
- AZN
- 0.66
- JNJ
- 0.55
- ABBV
- --
Financial Strength Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: TAK | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 1.15 | 5.52 |
| Debt / Equity (MRQ) | 0.72 | 0.15 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 3.61 | 1.08 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Takeda Pharmaceutical (TAK) has dividend yield of 953.28%, above the entire industry range. That headline income is large, but yields this far above peers often come from a falling share price or an at-risk payout, so dividend safety matters more than the percentage itself.
TAK
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group
953.28%
Group distribution
- TAK
- 953.28%
- Max
- 0.00%
- Q3
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- TAK
- 953.28%
- NVS
- 2.88%
- ABBV
- 2.40%
- MRK
- 2.29%
- JNJ
- 1.94%
- AZN
- 1.73%
- LLY
- 0.49%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Takeda Pharmaceutical (TAK) has payout ratio of 426.53%, meaning dividends exceeded current-period earnings. The gap would need to be covered by cash, retained earnings, financing, or other sources, so earnings alone do not support the payout.
TAK
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group
426.53%
Group distribution
- TAK
- 426.53%
- Max
- 0.00%
- Q3
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- TAK
- 426.53%
- MRK
- 343.43%
- ABBV
- 117.35%
- NVS
- 90.46%
- JNJ
- 80.12%
- AZN
- 45.38%
- LLY
- 21.71%
Dividend Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: TAK | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 953.28% | 0.00% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 426.53% | 0.00% |
Valuation
P/E Ratio (TTM)
Takeda Pharmaceutical (TAK) trades at P/E ratio of 300.29, above the peer range for its industry. The market is paying unusually heavily for TTM earnings relative to comparable companies.
TAK
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group
300.29
Group distribution
- TAK
- 300.29
- Max
- 85.34
- Q3
- 43.46
- Median
- 26.69
- Q1
- 13.30
- Min
- 0.07
Largest peers
- TAK
- 300.29
- MRK
- 148.21
- ABBV
- 50.05
- LLY
- 43.95
- JNJ
- 41.92
- NVS
- 31.02
- AZN
- 26.37
P/S Ratio (TTM)
Takeda Pharmaceutical (TAK) trades at 0.01 on P/S ratio, in the lower sales-valuation quartile for its industry. That points to a cheaper revenue stream than most peers, with margin quality still doing the heavy lifting.
TAK
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group
0.01
Group distribution
- Max
- 58.18
- Q3
- 25.77
- Median
- 7.30
- Q1
- 3.01
- TAK
- 0.01
- Min
- 0.01
Largest peers
- LLY
- 13.95
- ABBV
- 7.80
- JNJ
- 6.69
- MRK
- 5.37
- NVS
- 5.35
- AZN
- 4.63
- TAK
- 0.01
P/B Ratio (MRQ)
Takeda Pharmaceutical (TAK) trades at 1.43 on P/B ratio, in the lower book-value quartile for its industry. Investors are paying less for the balance-sheet equity than they pay for most peers, with returns on that equity still central to the read.
TAK
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group
1.43
Group distribution
- Max
- 13.53
- Q3
- 6.54
- Median
- 3.25
- Q1
- 1.69
- TAK
- 1.43
- Min
- -5.59
Largest peers
- LLY
- 29.96
- NVS
- 8.25
- JNJ
- 8.16
- MRK
- 8.06
- AZN
- 5.59
- TAK
- 1.43
- ABBV
- -112.34
Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: TAK | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 300.29 | 26.69 |
| P/S Ratio (TTM) | 0.01 | 7.30 |
| P/B Ratio (MRQ) | 1.43 | 3.25 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM) | 1,014.61% | -1.66% |