Nitta Gelatin (TSE:4977) EV-to-EBIT: 5.31 (As of Aug. 29, 2026) — 57% Below Median

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TSE:4977 Nitta Gelatin Inc TSE:4977
74 GF Score
Price 円1,203.00
GF Value 円778.25
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Nitta Gelatin EV-to-EBIT?

Nitta Gelatin TSE:4977 -0.82% 74 EV-to-EBIT is 5.31 as of Aug. 29, 2026, which is 57% below its 10-year median of 12.35. GuruFocus rates TSE:4977 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円778.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,274 Chemicals companies, Nitta Gelatin ranks better than 88.93% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Nitta Gelatin's Enterprise Value is 円26,299 Mil. Nitta Gelatin's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円4,952 Mil. Therefore, Nitta Gelatin's EV-to-EBIT for today is 5.31.

The historical rank and industry rank for Nitta Gelatin's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:4977' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -749.12   Med: 12.35   Max: 189.58
Current: 5.31

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Nitta Gelatin was 189.58. The lowest was -749.12. And the median was 12.35.

TSE:4977's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
88.93% of 1274 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 16.94 vs TSE:4977: 5.31

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Nitta Gelatin's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円26,866 Mil. Nitta Gelatin's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円4,952 Mil. Nitta Gelatin's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.43%.


Nitta Gelatin  (TSE:4977) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Nitta Gelatin's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=4952/26865.517
=18.43 %

Nitta Gelatin's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円26,866 Mil.
Nitta Gelatin's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円4,952 Mil.

* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Nitta Gelatin EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nitta Gelatin's EV-to-EBIT 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.

Nitta Gelatin EV-to-EBIT Chart

Nitta Gelatin Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
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Nitta Gelatin Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 17.46 10.02 7.67 5.49 0.00

TSE:4977 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Nitta Gelatin's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Nitta Gelatin's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nitta Gelatin's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Nitta Gelatin EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Nitta Gelatin's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=26299.342/4952
=5.31

Nitta Gelatin's current Enterprise Value is 円26,299 Mil.
Nitta Gelatin's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円4,952 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 5.31 mean?
Nitta Gelatin (TSE:4977) has a EV-to-EBIT of 5.31 as of Aug. 29, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Nitta Gelatin and its competitors. This is 57% below median its historical median of 12.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Nitta Gelatin ranks #141 out of 1274 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 11.1%.
Is Nitta Gelatin's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Nitta Gelatin's current EV-to-EBIT of 5.31 is 57% below median its 10-year median of 12.35. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.94. Nitta Gelatin's value of 5.31 is 68.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nitta Gelatin ranks #141 out of 1274 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nitta Gelatin has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nitta Gelatin's EV-to-EBIT compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nitta Gelatin ranks #141 out of 1274 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Nitta Gelatin in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.94. Nitta Gelatin's value of 5.31 is 68.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.35 vs. the industry median of 16.94, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Chemicals companies is 16.94, based on 1,274 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nitta Gelatin's current EV-to-EBIT of 5.31 is 68.7% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Nitta Gelatin and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 16.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nitta Gelatin's current EV-to-EBIT is 5.31, which is 57% below median its own 10-year median of 12.35. 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778.25, compared to a current price of 円1,203.00 — trading 54.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 5.31, which is 57% below median its 10-year median of 12.35 and 68.7% below the Chemicals industry median of 16.94. Nitta Gelatin's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nitta Gelatin (TSE:4977), the current EV-to-EBIT is 5.31 as of Aug. 29, 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1,203.00 is trading 54.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円778.25. GuruFocus considers Nitta Gelatin to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4977:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 5.31 (57% below median its 10-year median of 12.35)
  • GF Value™: 円778.25 vs. price of 円1,203.00 (54.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 68.7% below the Chemicals median (#141 of 1274)

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 Business Description

Address 4-4-26 Sakuragawa, Naniwa-ku, Osaka, JPN, 556-0022
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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Price
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