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8174 Stock Chart & Stats
¥3008.00
-¥9.50(-0.44%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥3008.00
-¥9.50(-0.44%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥2,636.50 - ¥3,167.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume309.30K
Average Volume (3M)291.71K
Market Cap
¥303.47B
Enterprise Value¥337.42K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥18.45B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥49.62B
Price to Earnings (P/E)20.8
Beta0.20
Next Earnings
Nov 03, 2026EPS Estimate
6.9Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.61%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)137.12
Shares Outstanding107,951,800
10 Day Avg. Volume227,610
30 Day Avg. Volume291,713
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.70
Price to Book (P/B)4.75
Price to Sales (P/S)1.53
P/FCF Ratio14.37
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)135.82
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥224.82B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improving ProfitabilityMargins have meaningfully expanded versus prior years (EBIT margin ~7.4% in 2023 to ~10.3% in 2026/TTM). For a regulated LP gas distributor, sustained higher margins reflect operational efficiency and pricing pass-through, supporting durable cash generation and resilience over months.
Strong Free Cash FlowRobust FCF (22.3B TTM) and FCF growth (~50.6% TTM) give the company ongoing capacity to fund maintenance capex, dividends, and strategic initiatives without relying solely on new debt. This durable cash-generation profile underpins financial flexibility over the medium term.
Improved Return On EquityROE rising to ~22.9% demonstrates improving capital efficiency and profitable deployment of equity. In a stable, regulated gas business this suggests management effectiveness in operations and pricing, supporting sustainable shareholder returns and stronger internal resource allocation.
Bears Say
Rising LeverageLeverage has increased materially from ~0.55 to ~0.75, reducing financial headroom. Higher debt levels heighten interest-rate and refinancing sensitivity, limit strategic flexibility, and could constrain capital returns or investment if cash generation weakens or rates rise over the coming months.
Uneven Cash ConversionOperating cash flow covering only ~51% of EBIT signals working-capital or timing issues that make reported profits less cash-reliable. This uneven conversion increases short-term liquidity risk, can force temporary financing, and weakens predictability of funds for deleveraging or investment.
Inconsistent Revenue GrowthTop-line has shown volatility with a decline in 2024 and only modest subsequent recovery. For a regulated utility, this uneven revenue trend limits long-term earnings upside, complicates planning for scale benefits, and keeps dependency on stable volumes and tariff pass-throughs.
NIPPON GAS Co News
8174 FAQ
What was NIPPON GAS CoLtd’s price range in the past 12 months?
NIPPON GAS CoLtd lowest stock price was ¥2636.50 and its highest was ¥3167.00 in the past 12 months.
What is NIPPON GAS CoLtd’s market cap?
NIPPON GAS CoLtd’s market cap is ¥303.47B.
When is NIPPON GAS CoLtd’s upcoming earnings report date?
NIPPON GAS CoLtd’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 03, 2026 which is in 92 days.
How were NIPPON GAS CoLtd’s earnings last quarter?
NIPPON GAS CoLtd released its earnings results on Jul 30, 2026. The company reported ¥24.35 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ¥22.9 by ¥1.45.
Is NIPPON GAS CoLtd overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts NIPPON GAS CoLtd’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does NIPPON GAS CoLtd pay dividends?
NIPPON GAS CoLtd pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥55 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.61%. See more information on NIPPON GAS CoLtd dividends here
What is NIPPON GAS CoLtd’s EPS estimate?
NIPPON GAS CoLtd’s EPS estimate is 6.9.
How many shares outstanding does NIPPON GAS CoLtd have?
NIPPON GAS CoLtd has 107,951,800 shares outstanding.
What happened to NIPPON GAS CoLtd’s price movement after its last earnings report?
NIPPON GAS CoLtd reported an EPS of ¥24.35 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of ¥22.9. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.673%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of NIPPON GAS CoLtd?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:8174
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Company Description
NIPPON GAS CoLtd
Nippon Gas Co., Ltd. is primarily engaged in the distribution and sale of liquefied petroleum (LP) gas and natural gas across Japan. Its operations are organized into distinct LP Gas, Electricity, and City Gas business segments. Through pipeline networks, the company delivers LP gas to various residential customers, including newly constructed homes, corporate dormitories, and multi-unit apartment complexes. It also serves commercial, industrial, agricultural, and automotive sectors, alongside supplying high-pressure gas for commercial and industrial applications. Beyond its fuel supply, Nippon Gas offers a comprehensive range of gas-powered appliances. This includes kitchen equipment like glass-top and built-in stoves, oven ranges, rice cookers, and dishwashers, in addition to standard and instant water heaters, floor heating systems, integrated bathroom heater/ventilation/dryer units, and mist saunas. The company also furnishes specialized commercial and industrial gas appliances. Its offerings further extend to air-conditioning solutions such as gas and absorption heat pumps, cogeneration systems, and gas infrared heaters. Moreover, it provides equipment for remodeling projects and various household items, while concurrently functioning as an accident insurance agency. Nippon Gas actively participates in residential renovation and consulting, along with undertaking construction for gas, water supply, drainage, and climate control systems. The company is also involved in the broader electric power and gas industries. Established in Tokyo, Japan, in 1955.
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