Hokuriku Gas Co., Ltd. (JP:9537)
:9537
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¥3,265.00 - ¥5,710.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume200.00
Average Volume (3M)1.74K
Market Cap
¥22.12B
Enterprise Value¥16.29B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥6.78B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥103.92M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.13
Next Earnings
May 14, 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
Strong Balance SheetLow leverage and a strong equity ratio reduce financial risk and increase operational resilience. Over the next several months this funding strength supports steady capital spending on distribution assets, cushions regulatory timing, and preserves financial flexibility for infrastructure maintenance and modest growth initiatives.
Improving ProfitabilityRecovering net profit margin and positive revenue growth indicate the company is returning to sustainable earnings. This trend strengthens retained earnings, underpins stable cash generation and supports continued investment in network reliability and customer services, improving long-term credit and operational capacity.
Rising Free Cash FlowImproved free cash flow enhances the firm's ability to fund maintenance capex and working capital without relying on external financing. Sustained FCF supports dividend capacity and resilience against regulatory lags or procurement cost timing, making operations more self-sufficient over coming quarters.
Bears Say
Weak EBIT MarginA persistently weak EBIT margin points to structural operating inefficiencies or elevated operating costs. Over months this limits the company's ability to expand margins even if net profit recovers, constrains reinvestment capacity, and leaves less buffer to absorb procurement or regulatory cost pressure.
Variable Cash Flow Vs EarningsVariability between cash flow and reported earnings complicates planning for capex and dividends and raises uncertainty about recurring cash generation. This uneven cash conversion increases the need for liquidity buffers and can restrict strategic spending during periods of lower cash realization.
Regulatory And Regional ConcentrationDependence on regulated tariffs and procurement cost pass-through limits pricing autonomy and ties margins to regulatory design. Concentration in the Hokuriku region increases exposure to local demand swings or policy changes, reducing diversification and making structural earnings more sensitive to regulatory outcomes.
9537 FAQ
What was Hokuriku Gas Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Hokuriku Gas Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥3265.00 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 ¥22.12B.
When is Hokuriku Gas Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Hokuriku Gas Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 14, 2026 which is in 46 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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