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¥2,168.50 - ¥3,091.00

Previous CloseN/A

Volume309.30K

Average Volume (3M)291.71K

Market Cap

¥327.53B

Enterprise Value¥357.56B

Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥17.06B

Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥50.67B

Price to Earnings (P/E)24.7

Beta0.35

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)N/A

Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Recurring, Customer-facing Business ModelNippon Gas operates a durable, recurring-revenue model: ongoing LP gas deliveries plus installation, inspection and maintenance. This creates sticky customer relationships and multiple service touchpoints that support steady cash inflows and cross-sell opportunities over a multi-month to multi-year horizon.

Strong Recent Revenue Growth And Margin ImprovementA near-doubling of TTM revenue alongside improved operating and net margins signals meaningful underlying demand or pricing recovery and operational leverage. Sustained top-line expansion plus margin progress can strengthen cash generation and provide room to invest in infrastructure or customer services over coming quarters.

Healthy Cash GenerationConsistent positive OCF and sizeable FCF indicate the business converts earnings into cash, supporting dividends, maintenance capex and working-capital needs. Even with some year-to-year swings, meaningful FCF coverage of earnings boosts financial flexibility for reinvestment or deleveraging over the medium term.

Bears Say

Rising LeverageDebt-to-equity climbing toward ~0.81 reflects increasing balance-sheet gearing for a regulated-energy profile. Higher leverage reduces financial flexibility, raises interest service risk, and limits capacity to absorb demand shocks or fund growth without raising additional capital if margins or volumes weaken.

Structural Margin Compression Vs Earlier YearsA material decline in gross margin versus historical peaks suggests persistent cost pressures, competitive price dynamics, or mix shifts that have compressed profitability. If structural, such margin erosion can limit internally generated funds and constrain reinvestment and returns over multiple quarters.

Imperfect Cash Conversion And Recent FCF DeclineAlthough FCF is positive, a recent decline and OCF at ~55% of net income indicate working-capital or timing volatility. Uneven cash conversion increases forecast risk for capex, dividends and debt repayment, making capital allocation less predictable across a 2–6 month horizon.

NIPPON GAS Co News

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...

13d 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...

13d 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...

14d 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...

1M 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...

2M 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...

3M 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

Nippon Gas Co. Reports Strong Q1 Results and Positive Outlook

NIPPON GAS Co ( ($JP:8174) ) has issued an announcement. Nippon Gas Co., Ltd. reported a strong first...

7M ago

8174 FAQ

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

NIPPON GAS CoLtd lowest stock price was ¥2168.50 and its highest was ¥3091.00 in the past 12 months.

What is NIPPON GAS CoLtd’s market cap?

NIPPON GAS CoLtd’s market cap is ¥327.53B.

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 73 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.

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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.