Nitta GelatinTSE:4977 -0.31%74 Net Margin % is 5.46% as of Mar. 2026, which is 131% above its 10-year median of 2.36. GuruFocus rates TSE:4977 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円760.10 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,586 Chemicals companies, Nitta Gelatin ranks better than 71.75% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Nitta Gelatin's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,068 Mil. Nitta Gelatin's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円19,549 Mil. Therefore, Nitta Gelatin's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.46%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nitta Gelatin's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4977'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.58 Med: 2.36 Max: 8.63
Current: 8.63
TSE:4977's Net Margin % is ranked better than 71.75% of 1586
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.905
vs TSE:4977: 8.63
Nitta Gelatin (TSE:4977) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Nitta Gelatin Net Margin % Related Terms
Nitta Gelatin Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nitta Gelatin's Net Margin % 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: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Nitta Gelatin's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Nitta Gelatin's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nitta Gelatin's Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % of 5.46% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Nitta Gelatin and its competitors. This is 131% above median its historical median of 2.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Nitta Gelatin ranks #448 out of 1586 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 28.2%.
Is Nitta Gelatin's Net Margin % too high?
Nitta Gelatin's current Net Margin % of 5.46% is 131% above median its 10-year median of 2.36. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. Nitta Gelatin's value of 5.46% is 39.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nitta Gelatin ranks #448 out of 1586 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Net Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nitta Gelatin ranks #448 out of 1586 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Nitta Gelatin in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. Nitta Gelatin's value of 5.46% is 39.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.36 vs. the industry median of 3.91, Nitta Gelatin has consistently been above 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 Net Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median Net Margin % among Chemicals companies is 3.91, based on 1,586 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nitta Gelatin's current Net Margin % of 5.46% is 39.8% above 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Nitta Gelatin and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nitta Gelatin's current Net Margin % is 5.46%, which is 131% above median its own 10-year median of 2.36. 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760.10, compared to a current price of 円1,305.00 — trading 71.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 5.46%, which is 131% above median its 10-year median of 2.36 and 39.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.91. Nitta Gelatin's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nitta Gelatin (TSE:4977), the current Net Margin % is 5.46% 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1,305.00 is trading 71.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円760.10.
GuruFocus considers Nitta Gelatin to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4977:
Net Margin %: 5.46% (131% above median its 10-year median of 2.36)
GF Value™: 円760.10 vs. price of 円1,305.00 (71.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 39.8% above the Chemicals median (#448 of 1586)
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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