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Nitta GelatinTSE:4977 +0.50%76 Debt-to-Equity is 0.25 as of Mar. 2026, which is 53% below its 10-year median of 0.53. GuruFocus rates TSE:4977 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of 円780.62 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,420 Chemicals companies, Nitta Gelatin ranks better than 65.49% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nitta Gelatin's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4977'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.25 Med: 0.53 Max: 0.72
Current: 0.2
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Nitta Gelatin was 0.72. The lowest was 0.25. And the median was 0.53.
TSE:4977's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 65.49% of 1420
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.37
vs TSE:4977: 0.20
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Nitta Gelatin Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Nitta Gelatin Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nitta Gelatin's Debt-to-Equity can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
TSE:4977 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Nitta Gelatin's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Nitta Gelatin Debt-to-Equity vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Nitta Gelatin's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nitta Gelatin's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Nitta Gelatin (TSE:4977) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.25 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Nitta Gelatin and its competitors. This is 53% below median its historical median of 0.53. Over the past decade, Nitta Gelatin's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.25 to 0.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Nitta Gelatin ranks #490 out of 1420 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 34.5%.
Is Nitta Gelatin's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Nitta Gelatin's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.25 is 53% below median its 10-year median of 0.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 0.72. The Chemicals industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.37. Nitta Gelatin's value of 0.25 is 32.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nitta Gelatin ranks #490 out of 1420 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nitta Gelatin has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nitta Gelatin's Debt-to-Equity compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nitta Gelatin ranks #490 out of 1420 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Nitta Gelatin in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.37. Nitta Gelatin's value of 0.25 is 32.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Nitta Gelatin's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.25 to 0.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.53 vs. the industry median of 0.37, Nitta Gelatin has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-Equity for a Chemicals company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Chemicals companies is 0.37, based on 1,420 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nitta Gelatin's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.25 is 32.4% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Nitta Gelatin and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nitta Gelatin's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.25, which is 53% below median its own 10-year median of 0.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nitta Gelatin stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nitta Gelatin (TSE:4977) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円780.62, compared to a current price of 円1,206.00 — trading 54.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.25, which is 53% below median its 10-year median of 0.53 and 32.4% below the Chemicals industry median of 0.37. Nitta Gelatin's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nitta Gelatin (TSE:4977), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.25 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Nitta Gelatin (TSE:4977) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nitta Gelatin stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,206.00 is trading 54.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円780.62.
GuruFocus considers Nitta Gelatin to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4977:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.25 (53% below median its 10-year median of 0.53)
GF Value™: 円780.62 vs. price of 円1,206.00 (54.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 32.4% below the Chemicals median (#490 of 1420)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4977 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nitta Gelatin Inc is a manufacturer of gelatin products. It manufactures and sells gelatin, collagen peptides, collagen casing, collagen, and other products made from animal bones and skin or fish scales and skin.
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