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Nitta GelatinTSE:4977 74 Net-Net Working Capital is 円-67.07 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4977 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円779.56 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 599 Chemicals companies, Nitta Gelatin ranks worse than 166944.74% on this metric.
In calculating the Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Benjamin Graham assumed that a company's accounts receivable is only worth 75% its value, its inventory is only worth 50% of its value, but its liabilities have to be paid in full. In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. This is a conservative way of estimating the company's value.
Nitta Gelatin's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-67.07.
The industry rank for Nitta Gelatin's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4977's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Chemicals industry.
Industry Median: 8.46 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.
Nitta Gelatin (TSE:4977) Net-Net Working Capital Explanation
One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Graham's strategy produced similar results.
Benjamin Graham looked for companies whose market values were less than two-thirds of their net-net value. They are collected under our Net-Net screener.
Nitta Gelatin Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms
Nitta Gelatin Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nitta Gelatin's Net-Net Working Capital 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-Net Working Capital Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Nitta Gelatin's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital 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 Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Nitta Gelatin's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nitta Gelatin's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital 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.
In calculating the Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Benjamin Graham assumed that a company's accounts receivable is only worth 75% its value, its inventory is only worth 50% of its value, but its liabilities have to be paid in full.
In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. In "Security Analysis", preferred stock is dubbed "an imperfect creditorship position" that is best placed on the balance sheet alongside funded debt.
This is a conservative way of estimating the company's value.
What does a Net-Net Working Capital of 円-67.07 mean?
Nitta Gelatin (TSE:4977) has a Net-Net Working Capital of 円-67.07 as of Mar. 2026. Ben Graham defined net-net working capital as the per-share sum of cash, 75% of receivables and 50% of inventory less total liabilities. View historical data on Nitta Gelatin According to the industry distribution chart, Nitta Gelatin ranks #999999 out of 599 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is Nitta Gelatin's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Nitta Gelatin's current Net-Net Working Capital is 円-67.07. Based on the distribution chart, Nitta Gelatin ranks #999999 out of 599 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 Net-Net Working Capital compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nitta Gelatin ranks #999999 out of 599 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Nitta Gelatin in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 8.46. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net-Net Working Capital for a Chemicals company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Chemicals companies is 8.46, based on 599 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net-Net Working Capital significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net-Net Working Capital should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Net-Net Working Capital mean?
A high Net-Net Working Capital can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham defined net-net working capital as the per-share sum of cash, 75% of receivables and 50% of inventory less total liabilities. View historical data on Nitta Gelatin For the Chemicals industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 8.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nitta Gelatin's current Net-Net Working Capital is 円-67.07. 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779.56, compared to a current price of 円1,200.00 — trading 53.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is 円-67.07. 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 Net-Net Working Capital calculated?
Net-Net Working Capital is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nitta Gelatin (TSE:4977), the current Net-Net Working Capital is 円-67.07 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1,200.00 is trading 53.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円779.56.
GuruFocus considers Nitta Gelatin to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4977:
Net-Net Working Capital: 円-67.07
GF Value™: 円779.56 vs. price of 円1,200.00 (53.9% above fair value)
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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