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4977 Stock Chart & Stats
¥1229.00
-¥5.00(-0.68%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥1229.00
-¥5.00(-0.68%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥922.00 - ¥1,487.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume19.30K
Average Volume (3M)79.72K
Market Cap
¥22.63B
Enterprise Value¥28.45K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥6.49B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥5.96B
Price to Earnings (P/E)6.7
Beta0.97
Next Earnings
Nov 16, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.44%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)180.51
Shares Outstanding18,373,974
10 Day Avg. Volume66,280
30 Day Avg. Volume79,723
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.76
Price to Book (P/B)0.91
Price to Sales (P/S)0.58
P/FCF Ratio4.85
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)148.5
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥38.80B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Margin Recovery & ProfitabilityA material rebound in gross and operating margins (gross margin rose ~20.5% to 28.9%, operating margin to 12.3%) indicates structural cost or mix improvements. Sustained higher margins support durable profitability, internal reinvestment capacity, and resilience to demand swings over the next several quarters.
Deleveraging & Balance Sheet StrengthMeaningful reduction in leverage improves financial flexibility and lowers solvency risk, enabling the company to fund capex, working capital, or dividends with less refinancing risk. A stronger balance sheet is a durable enabler of strategic optionality over 2–6 months and beyond.
Improved Cash GenerationReturn to positive operating and free cash flow after earlier negative periods provides a sustainable source of funding for operations and growth. Consistent FCF supports capex, working capital and shareholder returns, improving long-term operational independence.
Bears Say
Mixed/Weak Revenue GrowthTop-line stagnation means earnings recovery has relied more on margin restoration than volume or market share gains. Without clearer, sustained revenue growth the company remains exposed to demand cycles and limited scale benefits, constraining durable earnings expansion.
Earnings-to-Cash Conversion VariabilityA persistent gap between net income and operating cash flow signals weaker earnings quality and working capital sensitivity. This variability can limit the reliability of internally generated funds for investment or dividends and raises financing risk in tougher cycles.
Moderating Returns Despite DeleveragingIf return metrics moderate while leverage falls, it suggests diminishing operational efficiency or less leverage-driven uplift to ROE/ROIC. That trend may indicate constrained ability to convert capital and improved balance sheet into higher sustained investor returns.
Nitta Gelatin Inc. News
4977 FAQ
What was Nitta Gelatin Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Nitta Gelatin Inc. lowest stock price was ¥922.00 and its highest was ¥1487.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Nitta Gelatin Inc.’s market cap?
Nitta Gelatin Inc.’s market cap is ¥22.63B.
When is Nitta Gelatin Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Nitta Gelatin Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 16, 2026 which is in 94 days.
How were Nitta Gelatin Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Nitta Gelatin Inc. released its earnings results on Aug 07, 2026. The company reported ¥37.93 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by N/A.
Is Nitta Gelatin Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Nitta Gelatin Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Nitta Gelatin Inc. pay dividends?
Nitta Gelatin Inc. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥20 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.44%. See more information on Nitta Gelatin Inc. dividends here
What is Nitta Gelatin Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Nitta Gelatin Inc.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Nitta Gelatin Inc. have?
Nitta Gelatin Inc. has 18,373,974 shares outstanding.
What happened to Nitta Gelatin Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Nitta Gelatin Inc. reported an EPS of ¥37.93 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.275%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Nitta Gelatin Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:4977
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Company Description
Nitta Gelatin Inc.
Established in Osaka, Japan, in 1918, Nitta Gelatin Inc. is a leading manufacturer and supplier primarily focused on gelatin and collagen products. The company's operations encompass the production and distribution of edible, pharmaceutical, and photographic gelatin, predominantly within the Japanese market. Utilizing raw materials like animal bones and skin, as well as fish scales and skin, they also develop a varied range of collagen-derived products. This includes industrial-grade gelatin for both food and pharmaceutical industries, alongside collagen peptides, which are known for their bioactive and bioregulatory characteristics, produced using proprietary proteolytic technology. Additionally, Nitta Gelatin provides other food ingredients and stabilizers vital for confectionery, desserts, delicatessen items, and chilled foods. They further extend their expertise to the medical field, supplying specialized collagen and medical gelatin to device manufacturers and research institutions for use as biomaterials in applications such as artificial skin and bone.
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