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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¥647.00 - ¥930.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume81.10K
Average Volume (3M)96.14K
Market Cap
¥68.02B
Enterprise Value¥117.70K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥3.33B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥51.94B
Price to Earnings (P/E)7.0
Beta0.65
Next Earnings
Oct 29, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.19%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)110.34
Shares Outstanding88,689,030
10 Day Avg. Volume73,430
30 Day Avg. Volume96,140
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.63
Price to Book (P/B)0.79
Price to Sales (P/S)0.44
P/FCF Ratio6.09
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
Improving MarginsExpanded gross margin to ~31.5% TTM indicates better cost control or pricing within a regulated framework. That margin improvement is likely to persist over several quarters, supporting stable operating profits and cushioning earnings against normal demand swings in city gas utilities.
Reduced LeverageDebt-to-equity falling to ~0.54 materially reduces financial leverage and interest burden, improving balance sheet resilience. Lower leverage enhances capacity to fund maintenance capex, absorb shocks and sustain distributions or strategic investment over the medium term without heavy new borrowing.
Solid Cash GenerationOperating cash flow roughly ¥27–28B and positive free cash flow ~¥12.6–14.0B show the business can generate internal funds. That recurring cash yield supports network maintenance, necessary capex and shareholder distributions, providing durable financial flexibility across several quarters.
Bears Say
Revenue DeclineA TTM revenue drop of ~14.7% is a meaningful top-line contraction that erodes the base for margin leverage. If this trend persists, it can pressure operating income and limit room for reinvestment or rate-based recovery, affecting performance over the next few quarters.
Cash Flow VolatilityHistorical swings—weak OCF and negative FCF in FY2023 and TTM free cash flow covering only ~0.47x of net income—indicate inconsistent cash conversion. This volatility raises execution risk for capex and dividends and complicates multi-quarter financial planning during downturns.
Moderating Returns & Sizable DebtAlthough leverage declined, absolute debt remains sizable and ROE has fallen from ~15% to ~11.8–12.5%. Moderating returns with notable debt can limit reinvestment capacity, constrain equity growth and reduce upside potential if operating conditions weaken 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 ¥647.00 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 ¥68.02B.
When is Hokkaido Gas Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Hokkaido Gas Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 29, 2026 which is in 77 days.
How were Hokkaido Gas Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Hokkaido Gas Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Jul 30, 2026. The company reported ¥28.51 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by N/A.
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 ¥13.5 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.19%. 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 ¥28.51 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.896%.
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. operates as an energy provider in Japan, primarily focusing on the supply of gas, heating, and electricity. Beyond these core offerings, the company also refines and markets gas by-products, manufactures and distributes gas-powered appliances, and undertakes associated installation and construction projects. Its comprehensive services extend across numerous cities in Hokkaido, including Sapporo, Otaru, Hakodate, Chitose, Ishikari, Kitahiroshima, Eniwa, Hokuto, and Kitami. Established in 1911, the firm maintains its headquarters in Sapporo, Japan.
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