Nitta Gelatin (TSE:4977) ROCE %: 14.40% (As of Mar. 2026)

What is Nitta Gelatin ROCE %?

Nitta Gelatin TSE:4977 -0.31% 74 ROCE % is 14.40% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4977 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円760.10 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Nitta Gelatin's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.40%.

Nitta Gelatin (TSE:4977) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

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Nitta Gelatin ROCE % Historical Data

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Nitta Gelatin Annual Data

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6.77

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14.70

Nitta Gelatin Semi-Annual Data
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Nitta Gelatin ROCE % Calculation

Nitta Gelatin's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(A: Mar. 2026 )		(A: Mar. 2025 )		(A: Mar. 2026 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(A: Mar. 2026 )		(A: Mar. 2025 )		(A: Mar. 2026 )
	=	4891	/	( ( (40413 - 8837)	+	(42870 - 7922) )	/ 2 )
	=	4891	/	( (31576	+	34948)	/ 2 )
	=	4891	/	33262
	=	14.70 %

Nitta Gelatin's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT ⁽¹⁾	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(Q: Mar. 2026 )		(Q: Sep. 2025 )		(Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(Q: Mar. 2026 )		(Q: Sep. 2025 )		(Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	4952	/	( ( (42313 - 8491)	+	(42870 - 7922) )	/ 2 )
	=	4952	/	( ( 33822	+	34948 )	/ 2 )
	=	4952	/	34385
	=	14.40 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

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What does a ROCE % of 14.40% mean?

Nitta Gelatin (TSE:4977) has a ROCE % of 14.40% as of Mar. 2026.

Is Nitta Gelatin's ROCE % too high?

Nitta Gelatin's current ROCE % is 14.40%. The Chemicals industry median ROCE % is 6.42. Nitta Gelatin's value of 14.40% is 124.3% above this industry median. 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 ROCE % compare to LIN and SHW?

Nitta Gelatin's ROCE % of 14.40% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.42. Nitta Gelatin's value of 14.40% is 124.3% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good ROCE % for a Chemicals company?

The median ROCE % among Chemicals companies is 6.42, based on 1,590 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nitta Gelatin's current ROCE % of 14.40% is 124.3% 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 ROCE % mean?

A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROCE % is 6.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nitta Gelatin's current ROCE % is 14.40%. 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 ROCE % is 14.40% and 124.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.42. 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 ROCE % calculated?

ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nitta Gelatin (TSE:4977), the current ROCE % is 14.40% 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:

ROCE %: 14.40%
GF Value™: 円760.10 vs. price of 円1,305.00 (71.7% above fair value)
GF Score™: 74/100 with 2 warning signs
Industry Position: 124.3% above the Chemicals median

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

Industry Basic Materials Chemicals

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

Website https://www.nitta-gelatin.co.jp

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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