Nitta GelatinTSE:4977 +1.33%76 Operating Margin % is 11.96% as of Mar. 2026, which is 153% above its 10-year median of 4.72. GuruFocus rates TSE:4977 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of 円759.84 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,584 Chemicals companies, Nitta Gelatin ranks better than 75.25% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Nitta Gelatin's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,339 Mil. Nitta Gelatin's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円19,549 Mil. Therefore, Nitta Gelatin's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.96%.
Good Sign:
Nitta Gelatin Inc operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nitta Gelatin's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4977'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.46 Med: 4.72 Max: 12.26
Current: 12.26
TSE:4977's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 75.25% of 1584
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 6.025
vs TSE:4977: 12.26
Nitta Gelatin's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 22.20% per year.
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
Be Aware
Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
Nitta Gelatin Operating Margin % Related Terms
Nitta Gelatin Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nitta Gelatin's Operating 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: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Nitta Gelatin's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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 Operating Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Nitta Gelatin's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nitta Gelatin's Operating Margin % falls into.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
Nitta Gelatin's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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 Operating Margin % of 11.96% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Nitta Gelatin and its competitors. This is 153% above median its historical median of 4.72. Over the past decade, Nitta Gelatin's Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.46 to 12.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Nitta Gelatin ranks #392 out of 1584 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 24.7%.
Is Nitta Gelatin's Operating Margin % too high?
Nitta Gelatin's current Operating Margin % of 11.96% is 153% above median its 10-year median of 4.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.46 to a high of 12.26. The Chemicals industry median Operating Margin % is 6.03. Nitta Gelatin's value of 11.96% is 98.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nitta Gelatin ranks #392 out of 1584 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 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nitta Gelatin's Operating Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nitta Gelatin ranks #392 out of 1584 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Nitta Gelatin in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.03. Nitta Gelatin's value of 11.96% is 98.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Nitta Gelatin's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.46 to 12.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.72 vs. the industry median of 6.03, 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 Operating Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median Operating Margin % among Chemicals companies is 6.03, based on 1,584 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nitta Gelatin's current Operating Margin % of 11.96% is 98.5% 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Nitta Gelatin and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nitta Gelatin's current Operating Margin % is 11.96%, which is 153% above median its own 10-year median of 4.72. 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759.84, compared to a current price of 円1,294.00 — trading 70.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 11.96%, which is 153% above median its 10-year median of 4.72 and 98.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.03. 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 Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nitta Gelatin (TSE:4977), the current Operating Margin % is 11.96% 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1,294.00 is trading 70.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円759.84.
GuruFocus considers Nitta Gelatin to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4977:
Operating Margin %: 11.96% (153% above median its 10-year median of 4.72)
GF Value™: 円759.84 vs. price of 円1,294.00 (70.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 98.5% above the Chemicals median (#392 of 1584)
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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