SHIZUOKA GAS CO. LTD. (JP:9543)
:9543
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SHIZUOKA GAS CO. LTD.
(9543)
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Rating:75Outperform
Price Target:
¥1,384.00
▲(15.33% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:02/18/26
The score is driven primarily by solid financial performance (strong balance sheet and improved 2025 operating results) and supportive valuation (low P/E and ~3.1% yield). Technicals are constructive but tempered by overbought signals (high RSI/Stoch), which adds near-term risk.
Positive Factors
Conservative balance sheet
Very low leverage and rising equity provide durable financial flexibility for a regulated utility. A ~0.14 debt/equity ratio and steady equity growth support resilience to commodity or demand shocks, allow stable capital spending, and preserve capacity for dividends or strategic investments.
Negative Factors
Thin free cash flow
Very low free cash flow relative to accounting profit limits internal funding for capex, debt reduction, or dividend growth. A ~0.14x profit-to-FCF conversion implies much of reported earnings are tied up in working capital or required investments, weakening long-term cash flexibility.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Conservative balance sheet
Very low leverage and rising equity provide durable financial flexibility for a regulated utility. A ~0.14 debt/equity ratio and steady equity growth support resilience to commodity or demand shocks, allow stable capital spending, and preserve capacity for dividends or strategic investments.
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SHIZUOKA GAS CO. LTD. (9543) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥94.33B
Dividend Yield3.89%
Average Volume (3M)132.08K
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.0
Beta (1Y)0.27
Revenue Growth-2.47%
EPS Growth15.81%
CountryJP
Employees1,464
SectorUtilities
Sector Strength65
IndustryRegulated Gas
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)92.80
Shares Outstanding76,192,955
10 Day Avg. Volume168,920
30 Day Avg. Volume132,083
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.64
Price to Book (P/B)0.69
Price to Sales (P/S)0.45
P/FCF Ratio19.23
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
SHIZUOKA GAS CO. LTD. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Established in 1910, Shizuoka Gas Co., Ltd., headquartered in Shizuoka, Japan, specializes in the generation, distribution, and retail of city gas throughout the country. The company also extends its operations to include the sale of gas-powered a...
How the Company Makes Money
The company primarily makes money by selling city gas to end users and charging for the volume of gas delivered under regulated and/or contract-based tariffs. Key revenue streams include (1) retail gas sales to households (recurring, usage-based b...
SHIZUOKA GAS CO. LTD. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
74
Positive
Balance Sheet
83
Very Positive
Cash Flow
62
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 200.47B | 201.21B | 202.24B | 214.00B | 207.32B | 132.99B |
| Gross Profit | 40.04B | 45.15B | 32.15B | 40.27B | 30.65B | 25.93B |
| EBITDA | 19.60B | 23.89B | 23.27B | 29.59B | 18.32B | 15.04B |
| Net Income | 6.99B | 10.05B | 8.78B | 14.11B | 5.98B | 4.12B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 171.18B | 195.87B | 170.20B | 154.71B | 159.50B | 124.00B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 26.59B | 33.16B | 36.25B | 35.62B | 27.78B | 13.66B |
| Total Debt | 18.34B | 17.98B | 18.89B | 18.31B | 32.17B | 6.62B |
| Total Liabilities | 39.98B | 57.17B | 44.68B | 40.28B | 59.89B | 31.84B |
| Stockholders Equity | 123.87B | 131.32B | 118.17B | 107.44B | 92.93B | 86.40B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | 4.70B | 3.61B | 23.72B | -8.30B | -16.12B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | 34.56B | 10.98B | 37.76B | 4.12B | -6.91B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -32.98B | -8.62B | -14.03B | -14.07B | -9.80B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -5.46B | -1.92B | -16.00B | 23.55B | -1.41B |
SHIZUOKA GAS CO. LTD. Technical Analysis
Neutral
1200.00
Price Trends
1370.52
Negative
1382.06
Negative
1263.37
Positive
Market Momentum
-29.72
Negative
45.25
Neutral
90.85
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:9543, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 1200 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1265.75, below the 50-day MA of 1370.52, and below the 200-day MA of 1263.37, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -29.72 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 45.25 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 90.85 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for JP:9543.
SHIZUOKA GAS CO. LTD. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (66)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
75 Outperform | ¥94.33B | 8.99 | 7.99% | 3.89% | -2.47% | 15.81% | |
66 Neutral | $17.65B | 18.10 | 5.60% | 3.62% | 6.62% | 11.55% | |
65 Neutral | ¥290.21B | 20.25 | 20.44% | 3.28% | 4.21% | 30.94% | |
63 Neutral | ¥2.15T | 13.68 | 10.44% | 1.98% | 1.99% | 95.71% | |
63 Neutral | ¥2.10T | 9.34 | 11.05% | 1.53% | 7.51% | 232.54% | |
61 Neutral | ¥83.05B | 11.22 | 9.07% | 3.61% | 2.90% | 13.95% | |
59 Neutral | ¥468.82B | 14.88 | 6.03% | 1.81% | -0.75% | 33.35% |
* Utilities Sector Average
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SHIZUOKA GAS CO. LTD. Corporate Events
Shizuoka Gas Issues Cautious FY2026 First-Quarter Outlook
May 11, 2026
SHIZUOKA GAS CO., LTD. released supplementary information for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, covering the period from January to March. The disclosure mainly notes that its forecasts are based on management’s current information and empha...
Shizuoka Gas Lifts Quarterly Profit and Equity Ratio Despite Lower Sales
May 11, 2026
Shizuoka Gas reported consolidated net sales of ¥53.8 billion for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, down 4.1% year on year, while operating profit climbed 14.2% to ¥5.3 billion and profit attributable to owners rose 20.6% to ¥3.6 bi...
Shizuoka Gas Completes Restricted Stock Compensation Disposal
Apr 20, 2026
Shizuoka Gas Co., Ltd. has completed payment procedures for the disposal of 53,190 shares of its treasury stock as restricted stock compensation, following a March 26, 2026 board resolution. The shares, priced at 1,514 yen each for a total of 80,5...
Shizuoka Gas Invests USD 100 Million in MidOcean Energy to Expand Global LNG Portfolio
Mar 26, 2026
Shizuoka Gas Co., Ltd. has agreed to invest USD 100 million in MidOcean Energy, an LNG-focused company established and managed by institutional investor EIG, and to form a strategic partnership aimed at broadening its exposure to global LNG assets...
Shizuoka Gas to Grant Restricted Treasury Shares as Executive Compensation
Mar 26, 2026
Shizuoka Gas Co., Ltd. has approved the disposal of 53,190 shares of its treasury stock as restricted stock compensation for three internal directors and nine operating officers, valued at about ¥80.5 million at a disposal price of ¥1,51...
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