Hokuriku Gas Co., Ltd. (JP:9537)
:9537
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9537 Stock Chart & Stats
¥3725.00
¥0.00(0.00%)
At close: 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
¥25.17B
Enterprise Value¥19.20B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥6.78B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥103.92M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.20
Next Earnings
May 15, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.18%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-54.87
Shares Outstanding4,800,000
10 Day Avg. Volume1,350
30 Day Avg. Volume1,743
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.04
Price to Book (P/B)0.33
Price to Sales (P/S)0.26
P/FCF Ratio4.40
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 StrengthA low debt-to-equity profile and strong equity ratio reduce financial risk and preserve capacity to fund maintenance capex, network upgrades, or weather prolonged demand shocks. This durability supports credit resilience and long-term capital flexibility for a regulated utility.
Improving Free Cash FlowSustained improvement in free cash flow enhances the company’s ability to self-fund infrastructure maintenance, modest growth initiatives, and operational needs without relying heavily on external financing, strengthening long-term financial resilience.
Revenue Growth And Profitability RecoveryConsistent revenue growth and a return to positive net margins signal improved commercial performance and cost control. For a regulated gas provider, stable top-line growth plus regained profitability underpin predictable cash generation over multi-quarter horizons.
Bears Say
Weak EBIT MarginA persistently weak EBIT margin suggests underlying operational efficiency issues or elevated operating costs that limit earnings power. Over time this constrains the company's ability to convert revenue into durable operating profits and to fund reinvestment from operating earnings.
Cash Flow VariabilityVariable free cash flow versus reported earnings reduces predictability for capital allocation, dividend policy, and contingency planning. Even with improving FCF trends, episodic swings make multi-period budgeting and investment timing more challenging for management.
Regulatory And Regional ConcentrationHeavy reliance on regulated tariffs and a single regional service area limits pricing flexibility and diversification. Regulatory constraints and local demand cycles can cap revenue upside and expose the company to region-specific economic or weather-driven demand shocks.
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 ¥25.17B.
When is Hokuriku Gas Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Hokuriku Gas Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 15, 2026 which is in 25 days.
How were Hokuriku Gas Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Hokuriku Gas Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Feb 09, 2026. The company reported -¥54.87 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -¥54.87.
Is Hokuriku Gas Co., Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Hokuriku Gas Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Hokuriku Gas Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
Hokuriku Gas Co., Ltd. pays a Annually dividend of ¥80 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 -¥54.87 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.389%.
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. operates gas business in Japan. The company produces, sells, and supplies gas to customers in Niigata, Nagaoka, Sanjo, Kashiwazaki, and Kamo cities, as well as in Tagami town and Kariwa village. It also undertakes gas construction contracts; and sells gas appliances. The company was incorporated in 1913 and is headquartered in Niigata, Japan.
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