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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¥435.00 - ¥927.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume81.10K
Average Volume (3M)96.14K
Market Cap
¥77.76B
Enterprise Value¥127.04B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥8.79B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥58.36B
Price to Earnings (P/E)19.0
Beta0.68
Next Earnings
Apr 24, 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
Regulated Utility Business ModelAs a regulated city-gas utility with pipeline network and retail customers, the company benefits from structurally stable demand, asset-backed distribution economics and regulated/contract tariff mechanics. This creates predictable long-term cash flows and a durable local market franchise.
Improved Leverage And Balance-sheet FlexibilityA materially lower debt-to-equity ratio versus recent years enhances financial flexibility for capex, LNG supply commitments and dividend support. Improved leverage reduces refinancing risk and strengthens the company’s capacity to absorb commodity or regulatory shocks over the medium term.
Solid Profitability And Recent Revenue AccelerationMargins in line with regulated utility profiles and a strong TTM revenue uptick indicate improving operating performance and pricing/pass-through effectiveness. Sustained margin levels and earnings quality support cash generation and shareholder returns if top-line momentum persists.
Bears Say
Free Cash Flow VolatilityInconsistent and recently decelerating free cash flow weakens the company’s ability to self-fund investments, smooth dividends and absorb shocks. Volatile FCF increases reliance on external financing and makes capital allocation outcomes less predictable over a 2–6 month horizon.
Inconsistent Revenue TrendsLarge swings in year-to-year revenue undermine predictability of earnings and cash flow. For a utility, inconsistent top-line trends complicate budgeting, tariff pass-through timing and longer-term investment planning, raising execution risk for sustaining recent momentum.
Exposure To Upstream Fuel And Market ConditionsDependence on LNG and other feedstocks ties margins to volatile global energy markets; if tariff adjustments lag or procurement costs spike, profitability and cash flow can be pressured. This structural commodity exposure is a recurring medium-term risk for utilities.
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 ¥435.00 and its highest was ¥927.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Hokkaido Gas Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
Hokkaido Gas Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥77.76B.
When is Hokkaido Gas Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Hokkaido Gas Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 24, 2026 which is in 40 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
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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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.
Technical Analysis
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