Hokkaido Gas Co., Ltd. (JP:9534)
:9534
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9534 Stock Chart & Stats
¥682.00
-¥8.00(-1.39%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥682.00
-¥8.00(-1.39%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥525.00 - ¥930.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume81.10K
Average Volume (3M)96.14K
Market Cap
¥73.24B
Enterprise Value¥130.49B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥8.79B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥58.36B
Price to Earnings (P/E)19.0
Beta0.74
Next Earnings
Jul 24, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.88%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)65.10
Shares Outstanding88,689,030
10 Day Avg. Volume73,430
30 Day Avg. Volume96,140
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.41
Price to Book (P/B)0.52
Price to Sales (P/S)0.26
P/FCF Ratio3.03
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)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Regulated City‑gas Utility ModelOperating as a regulated regional city‑gas utility provides stable, contractually anchored demand, network-based barriers to entry, and predictable service revenue. This structural model supports durable cash flow visibility and customer stickiness across 2–6 month horizon and longer.
Recent Revenue AccelerationTTM revenue jumped ~17% after prior weakness, indicating improving top‑line momentum from either demand recovery or tariff/pricing adjustments. Sustainable revenue traction strengthens earnings power and supports margin stability and deleveraging over the medium term if regulatory regimes remain stable.
Improved Leverage And Healthy ROEDebt-to-equity improved to ~0.64 TTM from near 1.0 historically while ROE is ~13.9% TTM. Lower leverage increases financial flexibility for capex and resilience to shocks, reducing refinancing risk and supporting consistent investment in the distribution network over coming months.
Bears Say
Volatile And Weakening Free Cash FlowFree cash flow is volatile and decelerating: TTM operating cash flow ~¥29.9B, FCF ~¥16.1B, with FCF covering ~54% of net income and a historical negative FCF year. This weakens the company's ability to fund capex, dividends, and rapid debt paydown predictably.
Inconsistent Revenue HistoryRevenue growth has been inconsistent—TTM growth ~17% followed by slightly negative FY2025 and FY2024 results—making earnings momentum less predictable. Such variability complicates medium‑term planning for capex, tariff negotiations, and dividend policy stability.
Exposure To Fuel Procurement And Tariff TimingEarnings are sensitive to fuel procurement costs and the timing of regulated tariff revisions. Commodity price swings or slow tariff resets can compress margins and cash flow, creating structural earnings risk despite the regulated franchise.
Hokkaido Gas Co., Ltd. News
9534 FAQ
What was Hokkaido Gas Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Hokkaido Gas Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥525.00 and its highest was ¥930.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Hokkaido Gas Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
Hokkaido Gas Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥73.24B.
When is Hokkaido Gas Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Hokkaido Gas Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 24, 2026 which is in 84 days.
How were Hokkaido Gas Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Hokkaido Gas Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Apr 30, 2026. The company reported ¥65.101 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥65.101.
Is Hokkaido Gas Co., Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Hokkaido Gas Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Hokkaido Gas Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
Hokkaido Gas Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥11.5 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.88%. See more information on Hokkaido Gas Co., Ltd. dividends here
What is Hokkaido Gas Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Hokkaido Gas Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Hokkaido Gas Co., Ltd. have?
Hokkaido Gas Co., Ltd. has 88,689,030 shares outstanding.
What happened to Hokkaido Gas Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Hokkaido Gas Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥65.101 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -9.815%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Hokkaido Gas Co., Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:9534
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Company Description
Hokkaido Gas Co., Ltd.
Hokkaido Gas Co., Ltd. engages in gas, and heat and power supply businesses in Japan. The company is also involved in the purification and sale of gas by-products; production and sale of gas appliances, as well as related construction works; and other related works. It offers its services in Sapporo, Otaru, Hakodate, Chitose, Ishikari, Kitahiroshima, Eniwa, Hokuto, and Kitami. Hokkaido Gas Co., Ltd. was founded in 1911 and is headquartered in Sapporo, Japan.
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