NIPPON GAS CoLtd (JP:8174)
:8174
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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¥2,488.00 - ¥3,167.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume309.30K
Average Volume (3M)291.71K
Market Cap
¥292.79B
Enterprise Value¥342.22B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥17.06B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥50.67B
Price to Earnings (P/E)21.5
Beta0.26
Next Earnings
Aug 04, 2026EPS Estimate
22.9Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.28%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)66.62
Shares Outstanding112,827,194
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)146.94
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥210.04B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Free Cash FlowConsistently high free cash flow (22.1B in FY2026) and FCF covering ~79% of earnings provide durable internal funding for capex, dividends, and debt reduction. This cash generation supports strategic flexibility and resilience versus cyclical revenue swings over the next 2–6 months and beyond.
Revenue And Profit ImprovementStable top-line growth to 208.5B with rising net income and improved EBIT margin indicates underlying demand stability and operational efficiency gains. These trends point to sustainable earnings capacity that can support ongoing service investment and steady cash returns to stakeholders.
Recurring Essential DemandThe core LP gas business delivers recurring, necessity-driven demand from residential and commercial customers, producing predictable revenue streams and strong customer stickiness. Adjacent installation and maintenance services create cross-sell and margin-stable revenue over multi-year horizons.
Bears Say
Margin Compression Vs Earlier YearsA significant fall in gross margin from ~47.2% (FY2021) to ~31.8% (FY2026) highlights structural margin pressure. Persistent cost or pricing headwinds may limit long-term profitability expansion and reduce the leverage of revenue growth into free cash flow and shareholder returns.
Moderate, Rising LeverageAn upward drift in leverage (debt/equity ~0.75) reduces financial flexibility for a regulated utility profile. If interest rates rise or capex needs accelerate, the company will face tighter funding choices and potentially constrained ability to pursue growth or maintain distributions without increasing leverage further.
Variable Cash ConversionDespite strong headline FCF, operating cash flow coverage near ~0.51 signals meaningful working-capital or timing volatility. That makes year-to-year cash conversion less predictable, which can complicate budgeting for capex, debt service and dividends during periods of operational or market stress.
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 ¥2488.00 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 ¥292.79B.
When is NIPPON GAS CoLtd’s upcoming earnings report date?
NIPPON GAS CoLtd’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 04, 2026 which is in 93 days.
How were NIPPON GAS CoLtd’s earnings last quarter?
NIPPON GAS CoLtd released its earnings results on Apr 30, 2026. The company reported ¥66.62 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ¥58.8 by ¥7.82.
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 ¥51.5 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.28%. See more information on NIPPON GAS CoLtd dividends here
What is NIPPON GAS CoLtd’s EPS estimate?
NIPPON GAS CoLtd’s EPS estimate is 22.9.
How many shares outstanding does NIPPON GAS CoLtd have?
NIPPON GAS CoLtd has 112,827,194 shares outstanding.
What happened to NIPPON GAS CoLtd’s price movement after its last earnings report?
NIPPON GAS CoLtd reported an EPS of ¥66.62 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of ¥58.8. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -7.524%.
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 (8174) is a prominent Japanese company primarily involved in the gas utility sector, focusing on the distribution and retail of natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The company also engages in energy-related services, including electricity generation and sales, as well as providing energy efficiency solutions. NIPPON GAS is committed to sustainability and innovation in energy services, aiming to enhance the quality of life for its customers while contributing to a low-carbon society.
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