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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

¥19.30B

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

Very Low Leverage / Strong Balance SheetHokuriku Gas’s very low debt-to-equity and rising equity base provide durable financial flexibility. A conservative capital structure reduces refinancing and interest-rate risk, supporting sustained capex, regulatory headroom and ability to absorb commodity or tariff shocks over multiple years.

Resilient Operating Cash Flow And Positive FCFConsistent positive OCF and recurring free cash flow enable the firm to fund maintenance capex, customer service obligations and dividends without leaning on debt. This cash generation supports long-term reinvestment in the network and cushions against earnings cyclicality in a regulated utility.

Regulated City-gas Utility Business ModelA regulated local utility model delivers predictable, usage- and tariff-linked revenues across residential, commercial and industrial segments. Regulatory oversight and stable demand in the licensed region underpin durable revenue streams and lower competitive disruption versus merchant energy markets.

Bears Say

Profitability Volatility And FY2024 LossThe swing to a material FY2024 loss highlights earnings sensitivity to fuel costs, tariff timing and demand shocks. Earnings volatility undermines predictability for stakeholders and complicates multi-year planning, regulatory negotiations and consistent dividend policy despite balance sheet strength.

Weak Top-line Growth And A Sharp FY2024 Revenue DipA deep revenue drop followed by only modest recovery indicates limited organic demand growth in the service area. In a mature, regionally confined utility, low volume expansion constrains operating leverage and long-term earnings growth absent tariff increases or new customer expansion.

Low And Uneven MarginsPersistently thin net margins limit the firm’s ability to absorb input cost shocks, finance growth internally, or expand returns to shareholders. Margin sensitivity in regulated settings compresses free cash flow upside and makes long-term ROE performance more vulnerable to cyclical swings.

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 ¥19.30B.

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 33 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 ¥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 ¥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.