Hokkaido Gas Co., Ltd. (JP:9534)
:9534
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¥452.00 - ¥929.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume81.10K
Average Volume (3M)96.14K
Market Cap
¥79.88B
Enterprise Value¥129.07B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥8.79B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥58.36B
Price to Earnings (P/E)19.0
Beta0.73
Next Earnings
Apr 30, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.88%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)9.98
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
Improved Leverage / Balance-sheet FlexibilityA material reduction in debt-to-equity to ~0.64 from near-1.0 enhances financial flexibility for a capital-intensive gas utility. Lower leverage reduces refinancing and interest-rate stress, supporting sustained infrastructure spending, regulatory compliance, and dividend capacity over the medium term.
Stable Regulated MarginsRelatively robust margins for a regulated city-gas operator indicate durable earnings power driven by regulated/contracted pricing and operational efficiency. These margins underpin consistent cash generation and the ability to fund maintenance capex and service customers across seasonal demand cycles.
Recent Revenue AccelerationA ~17% TTM revenue pickup signals expanding demand or tariff adjustments that broaden the revenue base. For a utility, sustained top-line recovery improves operating leverage and supports reinvestment and service expansion, strengthening the business model over coming quarters.
Bears Say
Volatile Free Cash FlowInconsistent free cash flow generation—FCF covering only about half of net income and prior negative FCF—reduces the predictability of internally funded capex, weakens buffers against fuel-cost or tariff timing shocks, and constrains reliable shareholder distributions or opportunistic investments.
Inconsistent Revenue TrendsHistorical swings in top-line growth, despite recent acceleration, undermine forward earnings visibility for a capital-heavy utility. Unstable revenue makes multi-year planning for network upgrades, tariff negotiations and long-term contracts harder, raising execution and regulatory risk.
Sizable Absolute Debt ExposureEven with improved ratios, substantial nominal debt leaves the company exposed to interest-rate moves and refinancing cycles. High absolute leverage can limit incremental borrowing for capex, heighten vulnerability to adverse regulatory decisions, and constrain strategic optionality over the medium term.
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 ¥452.00 and its highest was ¥929.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Hokkaido Gas Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
Hokkaido Gas Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥79.88B.
When is Hokkaido Gas Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Hokkaido Gas Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 30, 2026 which is in 20 days.
How were Hokkaido Gas Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Hokkaido Gas Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Jan 29, 2026. The company reported ¥9.98 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥9.98.
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 ¥9.98 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.348%.
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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