NIPPON GAS Co (8174) Price & Analysis

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8174 Stock Chart & Stats

¥3008.00

-¥9.50(-0.44%)

At close: Jan 08 4:00 PM EST

¥3008.00

-¥9.50(-0.44%)

Day’s Range― - ―

52-Week Range¥2,178.00 - ¥3,167.00

Previous CloseN/A

Volume309.30K

Average Volume (3M)291.71K

Market Cap

¥333.82B

Enterprise Value¥358.11B

Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥17.06B

Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥50.67B

Price to Earnings (P/E)19.2

Beta0.36

Next Earnings

Apr 30, 2026

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend Yield3.28%

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)38.53

Shares Outstanding112,827,194

10 Day Avg. Volume227,610

30 Day Avg. Volume291,713

Financial Highlights & Ratios

PEG Ratio2.31

Price to Book (P/B)3.66

Price to Sales (P/S)1.23

P/FCF Ratio11.14

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)138.66

Revenue Forecast (FY)¥200.70B

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Recurring Revenue ModelNippon Gas's core business is recurring LP gas sales plus installation, maintenance and equipment services. That customer-facing, usage-driven model generates predictable, repeatable cash flows and service revenue streams that support stable demand and long-term revenue visibility.

Healthy Free Cash FlowSustained free cash flow near ¥19.7B and FCF covering a large portion of earnings gives the company the ability to fund capex, service dividends and reduce debt without relying on equity raises, strengthening financial upside and flexibility over the medium term.

High Return On EquityA ~20% TTM ROE indicates efficient use of shareholder capital and profitable operations relative to equity. Consistently high ROE supports capacity to generate shareholder returns and fund reinvestment, reflecting durable operational effectiveness in its regulated market.

Bears Say

Margin CompressionA multi-year decline in gross margin from about 47% to ~32% signals structural cost or pricing pressure in the fuel business. Persistent margin erosion reduces operating leverage and leaves profits more exposed to commodity and input cost swings over the medium term.

Rising LeverageAn increasing debt-to-equity trend toward ~0.8 indicates higher balance-sheet gearing for a regulated utility. Higher leverage reduces financial flexibility, raises interest-cost sensitivity and constrains capital allocation if volumes or margins weaken, elevating medium-term risk.

Cash Conversion VariabilityOCF at ~55% of net income and a recent FCF decline point to working-capital swings and timing variability. Irregular cash conversion increases earnings volatility, complicates reliable dividend or deleveraging plans and can strain liquidity in down cycles.

NIPPON GAS Co News

Nippon Gas Nears Halfway Mark in Share Buyback Program

NIPPON GAS Co ( ($JP:8174) ) has issued an update. Nippon Gas Co., Ltd. reported progress on its...

8d ago

Nippon Gas Maintains Full-Year Profit Outlook After Record-High Q3 Operating Income

An update from NIPPON GAS Co ( ($JP:8174) ) is now available. Nippon Gas reported that operating income...

1M ago

Nippon Gas Delivers Strong Profit Growth and Higher Dividends for Nine Months to December 2025

NIPPON GAS Co ( ($JP:8174) ) has issued an update. Nippon Gas reported solid earnings growth for the...

1M ago

Nippon Gas Reports Ongoing Progress in Share Buyback Program

An update from NIPPON GAS Co ( ($JP:8174) ) is now available. Nippon Gas Co., Ltd. has reported...

1M ago

Nippon Gas Reports Progress on Ongoing Share Buyback Program

The latest update is out from NIPPON GAS Co ( ($JP:8174) ). Nippon Gas has reported progress on...

2M ago

Nippon Gas Reshapes Executive Team, Elevates Corporate Headquarters and Finance Functions

An announcement from NIPPON GAS Co ( ($JP:8174) ) is now available. Nippon Gas Co., Ltd. has announced...

3M ago

Nippon Gas Co. Reports Progress in Share Repurchase Program

NIPPON GAS Co ( ($JP:8174) ) has issued an announcement. Nippon Gas Co., Ltd. announced the progress of...

3M ago

Nippon Gas Co. Reports Progress in Share Repurchase Program

An announcement from NIPPON GAS Co ( ($JP:8174) ) is now available. Nippon Gas Co., Ltd. announced the...

4M ago

Nippon Gas Co. Announces Strategic Share Buyback to Enhance Shareholder Value

NIPPON GAS Co ( ($JP:8174) ) has shared an announcement. Nippon Gas Co., Ltd. has announced a share...

4M ago

NIPPON GAS Co. Reports Strong Financial Growth in First Half of 2025

NIPPON GAS Co ( ($JP:8174) ) has issued an announcement. NIPPON GAS Co., Ltd. reported significant growth in...

4M ago

8174 FAQ

What was NIPPON GAS CoLtd’s price range in the past 12 months?

NIPPON GAS CoLtd lowest stock price was ¥2178.00 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 ¥333.82B.

When is NIPPON GAS CoLtd’s upcoming earnings report date?

NIPPON GAS CoLtd’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 30, 2026 which is in 52 days.

How were NIPPON GAS CoLtd’s earnings last quarter?

NIPPON GAS CoLtd released its earnings results on Feb 03, 2026. The company reported ¥38.53 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥38.53.

Is NIPPON GAS CoLtd overvalued?

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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 for its next earnings report is not yet available.

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 ¥38.53 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.162%.

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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.