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Nitta Gelatin Boosts Profit and Strengthens Balance Sheet Despite Lower Sales

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  • Nitta Gelatin’s quarterly sales declined 5% but profits and earnings per share rose sharply.
  • Total and net assets increased, lifting the capital ratio and reinforcing financial stability.
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Nitta Gelatin Boosts Profit and Strengthens Balance Sheet Despite Lower Sales

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Nitta Gelatin Inc. ( (JP:4977) ) has issued an announcement.

Nitta Gelatin Inc. reported consolidated net sales of ¥28.17 billion for the quarter ended December 2025, down 5.0% year-on-year, while operating profit rose 13.2% to ¥3.61 billion and ordinary profit increased 4.6% to ¥3.70 billion. Profit attributable to owners of the parent jumped 48.6% to ¥2.79 billion, lifting basic earnings per share to ¥153.36 and highlighting improved profitability despite weaker top-line growth.

The company’s financial position also strengthened, with total assets rising to ¥42.59 billion and net assets to ¥28.66 billion as of December 2025, pushing the capital adequacy ratio up to 55.1% from 51.2% at the end of March 2025. These results indicate enhanced balance sheet resilience and margin expansion, which may support shareholder returns and reinforce Nitta Gelatin’s stability in a softer sales environment.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:4977) stock is a Buy with a Yen1352.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Nitta Gelatin Inc. stock, see the JP:4977 Stock Forecast page.

More about Nitta Gelatin Inc.

Nitta Gelatin Inc. is a Japan-based general business company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard market. It operates in the broader gelatin and related products industry, supplying ingredients and materials to food, pharmaceutical, and industrial customers in domestic and overseas markets.

Average Trading Volume: 59,981

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen23.41B

See more data about 4977 stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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