Terumo (TSE:4543) Valuation in Focus After FDA Clearance for US Cardiovascular Imaging Debut

Terumo (TSE:4543) just earned FDA 510(k) clearance for its OPUSWAVE Dual Sensor Imaging System, including the DualView imaging catheter. This launch marks Terumo’s entry into US cardiovascular imaging with an OFDI and IVUS dual approach.

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Terumo’s new FDA clearance adds to a year of steady product launches and clinical partnerships. However, momentum in the share price has remained muted, with a 1-year total shareholder return of -10.3% and a year-to-date share price return of -14.6%. Despite these recent headwinds, long-term holders have still benefited from a 38.5% total shareholder return over five years. This suggests the company’s innovation continues to offer value for patient investors.

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With fresh product breakthroughs and a sizable discount to analyst price targets, investors now face a classic dilemma: is Terumo currently undervalued, or are these catalysts all baked into the share price already?

Most Popular Narrative: 22.1% Undervalued

The narrative consensus sees Terumo's fair value significantly above its last close, highlighting the disconnect between current market sentiment and projected financial strength. The following insight from the narrative provides a window into what analysts believe could power the next leg up.

Pricing initiatives, particularly in the Cardiovascular and Neurovascular segments, have been more effective than anticipated. Price increases are being embedded into contracts, and further price improvements are expected through contract renewals. This is supporting higher gross and operating margins despite expected headwinds from tariffs.

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Result: Fair Value of ¥3,288.57 (UNDERVALUED)

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However, ongoing tariff impacts and slower innovation investment could become headwinds and challenge the upbeat outlook for Terumo's earnings trajectory.

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Another View: What Do Multiples Suggest?

Looking through a comparative lens, Terumo’s price-to-earnings ratio stands at 30.2x, which is significantly higher than both the industry average of 15.5x and direct peers at 22.1x. This makes the stock look expensive versus most competitors. Its fair ratio of 31.2x suggests the market might justify a premium. Does this premium reflect genuine opportunity, or could it expose investors to downside if expectations shift?

See what the numbers say about this price — find out in our valuation breakdown.

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