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Hokuriku Gas Co., Ltd. (9537) Price & Analysis

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9537 Stock Chart & Stats

¥3725.00

¥0.00(0.00%)

At close: Jan 07 4:00 PM EST

¥3725.00

¥0.00(0.00%)

Day’s Range― - ―

52-Week Range¥3,445.00 - ¥5,710.00

Previous CloseN/A

Volume200.00

Average Volume (3M)1.74K

Market Cap

¥19.25B

Enterprise Value¥10.41B

Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥6.78B

Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥103.92M

Price to Earnings (P/E)5.9

Beta0.13

Next Earnings

Aug 06, 2026

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend Yield2.18%

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)514.81

Shares Outstanding4,800,000

10 Day Avg. Volume1,350

30 Day Avg. Volume1,743

Financial Highlights & Ratios

PEG Ratio0.10

Price to Book (P/B)0.39

Price to Sales (P/S)0.32

P/FCF Ratio6.82

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

Balance Sheet StrengthExtremely low leverage and rising equity provide durable financial flexibility for a regulated utility: supports investment in network maintenance, cushions demand shocks, preserves creditworthiness, and reduces refinancing risk. A strong capital base enables steady operations despite earnings volatility.

Resilient Cash GenerationConsistently positive operating cash flow and recurring free cash flow provide self-funding for capex, maintenance and dividends without heavy external financing. This cash resilience supports long-term network investment and financial stability in a capital-intensive utility model.

Profitability RecoveryReturn to meaningful net profits across FY2025–FY2026 demonstrates operational recovery and effective cost or tariff adjustments. Sustained positive earnings rebuild retained earnings and capacity to fund strategic work, improving long-term earnings power if volatility is contained.

Bears Say

Margin VolatilityWide swings to negative margins in FY2024 and only low margins afterward indicate earnings are highly sensitive to fuel procurement costs and regulatory pass-through limits. Persistent margin volatility undermines predictability of returns and weakens long-term ROE and investment returns.

Revenue Volatility / Modest GrowthA sharp revenue drop followed by only modest recovery shows top-line is vulnerable to demand declines and tariff timing. Limited organic growth constrains scalability of earnings and makes profitability reliant on controlling costs or regulatory relief rather than sustained volume expansion.

Regulatory & Low-Margin Industry StructureAs a licensed city gas utility, pricing and margins are structurally constrained by regulation and allowed cost pass-through. This limits pricing power and caps upside from demand growth, while exposing results to regulatory decisions and fuel-cost spread compression over the medium term.

9537 FAQ

What was Hokuriku Gas Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?

Hokuriku Gas Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥3445.00 and its highest was ¥5710.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Hokuriku Gas Co., Ltd.’s market cap?

Hokuriku Gas Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥19.25B.

When is Hokuriku Gas Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?

Hokuriku Gas Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 06, 2026 which is in 35 days.

How were Hokuriku Gas Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?

Hokuriku Gas Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on May 15, 2026. The company reported ¥485.95 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥485.95.

Is Hokuriku Gas Co., Ltd. overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Hokuriku Gas Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does Hokuriku Gas Co., Ltd. pay dividends?

Hokuriku Gas Co., Ltd. pays a Annually dividend of ¥79 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.18%. See more information on Hokuriku Gas Co., Ltd. dividends here

What is Hokuriku Gas Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?

Hokuriku Gas Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Hokuriku Gas Co., Ltd. have?

Hokuriku Gas Co., Ltd. has 4,800,000 shares outstanding.

What happened to Hokuriku Gas Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Hokuriku Gas Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥485.95 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.51%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Hokuriku Gas Co., Ltd.?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:9537

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Company Description

Hokuriku Gas Co., Ltd.

Hokuriku Gas Co.,Ltd. is a prominent utility company primarily engaged in Japan's natural gas industry. The firm is responsible for the production, distribution, and retail of gas to residential and commercial customers across specific regions, including the cities of Niigata, Nagaoka, Sanjo, Kashiwazaki, and Kamo, as well as Tagami town and Kariwa village. Beyond its core gas supply services, the company also undertakes various gas-related construction projects and offers a range of gas-powered equipment for sale. Hokuriku Gas was established in 1913 and operates from its main office located in Niigata, Japan.