Nitta Gelatin (TSE:4977) EV-to-EBITDA: 4.14 (As of Aug. 31, 2026) — 66% Below Median

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TSE:4977 Nitta Gelatin Inc TSE:4977
77 GF Score
Price 円1,203.00
GF Value 円778.77
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Nitta Gelatin EV-to-EBITDA?

Nitta Gelatin TSE:4977 -0.82% 77 EV-to-EBITDA is 4.14 as of Aug. 31, 2026, which is 66% below its 10-year median of 12.32. GuruFocus rates TSE:4977 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円778.77 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,342 Chemicals companies, Nitta Gelatin ranks better than 89.94% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Nitta Gelatin's enterprise value is 円26,299 Mil. Nitta Gelatin's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円6,357 Mil. Therefore, Nitta Gelatin's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 4.14.

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

TSE:4977' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -749.12   Med: 12.32   Max: 189.58
Current: 4.14

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Nitta Gelatin was 189.58. The lowest was -749.12. And the median was 12.32.

TSE:4977's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
89.94% of 1342 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 12.395 vs TSE:4977: 4.14

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-08-31), Nitta Gelatin's stock price is 円1203.00. Nitta Gelatin's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円183.700. Therefore, Nitta Gelatin's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 6.55.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


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

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Nitta Gelatin's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=1203.00/183.700
=6.55

Nitta Gelatin's share price for today is 円1203.00.
Nitta Gelatin's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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183.700.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Nitta Gelatin EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Nitta Gelatin EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nitta Gelatin's EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA Chart

Nitta Gelatin Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 6.23 5.81 12.25 3.80 4.26

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-EBITDA 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 7.87 7.67 4.26 0.00

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

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

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

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


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Nitta Gelatin EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=26299.342/6357
=4.14

Nitta Gelatin's current Enterprise Value is 円26,299 Mil.
Nitta Gelatin's EBITDA 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6,357 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-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 4.14 mean?
Nitta Gelatin (TSE:4977) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 4.14 as of Aug. 31, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Nitta Gelatin. This is 66% below median its historical median of 12.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Nitta Gelatin ranks #135 out of 1342 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 10.1%.
Is Nitta Gelatin's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Nitta Gelatin's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.14 is 66% below median its 10-year median of 12.32. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.40. Nitta Gelatin's value of 4.14 is 66.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nitta Gelatin ranks #135 out of 1342 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 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nitta Gelatin's EV-to-EBITDA compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nitta Gelatin ranks #135 out of 1342 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Nitta Gelatin in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.40. Nitta Gelatin's value of 4.14 is 66.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.32 vs. the industry median of 12.40, 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-EBITDA for a Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Chemicals companies is 12.40, based on 1,342 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nitta Gelatin's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.14 is 66.6% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Nitta Gelatin. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nitta Gelatin's current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.14, which is 66% below median its own 10-year median of 12.32. 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778.77, compared to a current price of 円1,203.00 — trading 54.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.14, which is 66% below median its 10-year median of 12.32 and 66.6% below the Chemicals industry median of 12.40. Nitta Gelatin's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nitta Gelatin (TSE:4977), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.14 as of Aug. 31, 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 54.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円778.77. GuruFocus considers Nitta Gelatin to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4977:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 4.14 (66% below median its 10-year median of 12.32)
  • GF Value™: 円778.77 vs. price of 円1,203.00 (54.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 66.6% below the Chemicals median (#135 of 1342)

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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