Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Nitta GelatinTSE:4977 +1.46%74 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.15 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 4.01. GuruFocus rates TSE:4977 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円770.88 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,046 Chemicals companies, Nitta Gelatin ranks better than 79.92% on this metric.
Nitta Gelatin's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.15.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nitta Gelatin's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4977'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.87 Med: 4.01 Max: 6.27
Current: 5.15
During the past 13 years, Nitta Gelatin's highest Yield on Cost was 6.27. The lowest was 2.87. And the median was 4.01.
TSE:4977's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 79.92% of 1046
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.84
vs TSE:4977: 5.15
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Nitta Gelatin 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TSE:4977 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Nitta Gelatin's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Nitta Gelatin's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nitta Gelatin's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of Nitta Gelatin is calculated as
Nitta Gelatin (TSE:4977) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.15 as of Aug. 06, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Nitta Gelatin and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 4.01. Over the past decade, Nitta Gelatin's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.87 to 6.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Nitta Gelatin ranks #210 out of 1046 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 20.1%.
Is Nitta Gelatin's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Nitta Gelatin's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.15 is 28% above median its 10-year median of 4.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.87 to a high of 6.27. The Chemicals industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.84. Nitta Gelatin's value of 5.15 is 179.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nitta Gelatin ranks #210 out of 1046 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 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nitta Gelatin's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nitta Gelatin ranks #210 out of 1046 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Nitta Gelatin in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.84. Nitta Gelatin's value of 5.15 is 179.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Nitta Gelatin's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.87 to 6.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.01 vs. the industry median of 1.84, 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Chemicals company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Chemicals companies is 1.84, based on 1,046 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nitta Gelatin's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.15 is 179.9% 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Nitta Gelatin and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nitta Gelatin's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.15, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 4.01. 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770.88, compared to a current price of 円1,321.00 — trading 71.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.15, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 4.01 and 179.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.84. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nitta Gelatin (TSE:4977), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.15 as of Aug. 06, 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1,321.00 is trading 71.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円770.88.
GuruFocus considers Nitta Gelatin to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4977:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 5.15 (28% above median its 10-year median of 4.01)
GF Value™: 円770.88 vs. price of 円1,321.00 (71.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 179.9% above the Chemicals median (#210 of 1046)
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.
74GF Score
Get the complete analysis for TSE:4977
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
TSE:4977 has been successfully added to your 
