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
¥20.13B
Enterprise Value¥12.44B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥6.78B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥103.92M
Price to Earnings (P/E)6.2
Beta0.16
Next Earnings
Aug 06, 2026EPS 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
Very Low Leverage / Strong Balance SheetExtremely low debt and rising equity give the company durable financial flexibility to fund maintenance capex, manage regulatory timing mismatches, and absorb commodity or demand shocks without raising costly external financing. This supports long-term stability and operational continuity.
Resilient Cash Generation And Positive Free Cash FlowConsistent positive operating cash flow and recurring free cash flow provide a durable source to fund dividends, steady maintenance investment, and occasional growth projects without relying on leverage. That cash conversion resilience underpins capital allocation optionality over coming quarters.
Regulated Local-utility Model With Recovering ProfitabilityOperating as a licensed city gas utility creates structural demand stability and tariff mechanisms that limit downside over time. The return to multi-year profits indicates the business can recover from shocks and sustain utility earnings once regulatory and procurement mismatches normalize.
Bears Say
Margin And Earnings VolatilitySignificant swings in profitability across recent years show exposure to volatile procurement costs, regulatory timing, or demand shifts. Persistent earnings variability undermines predictability of free cash flow and makes long-term planning, dividend stability, and return targets harder to assure.
Susceptibility To Demand And Revenue DipsRevenue growth is modest and can swing materially with industrial demand or adverse weather; slow top-line momentum constrains operating leverage and reduces scope for margin expansion absent regulatory or structural demand improvements.
Structurally Low Net MarginsRegulated pricing limits upside on margins and leaves limited buffer against input cost shocks. Persistently low net margins reduce retained earnings accumulation, capex funding capacity from internally generated funds, and long-run returns to shareholders absent tariff relief or efficiency gains.
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 ¥20.13B.
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 56 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.
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.
Technical Analysis
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