SHIZUOKA GAS CO. LTD. (JP:9543)
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SHIZUOKA GAS CO. LTD.
(9543)
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Rating:75Outperform
Price Target:
¥1,736.00
▲(44.67% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate: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 and low leverage
Very low leverage and steady equity growth provide durable financial flexibility. A conservative balance sheet with total debt stable near ¥17–18B supports resilience to cyclical gas demand, funds regulatory obligations and capex without excessive refinancing risk over the medium term.
Negative Factors
Thin free cash flow and weak profit-to-FCF conversion
Very low free cash flow relative to accounting profit constrains capacity to sustainably fund dividends, discretionary investments or large customer solutions without tapping reserves. Persistent low conversion implies sensitivity to capex timing and working-capital swings, limiting near-term financial flexibility.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Conservative balance sheet and low leverage
Very low leverage and steady equity growth provide durable financial flexibility. A conservative balance sheet with total debt stable near ¥17–18B supports resilience to cyclical gas demand, funds regulatory obligations and capex without excessive refinancing risk over the medium term.
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SHIZUOKA GAS CO. LTD. (9543) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥107.15B
Dividend Yield3.89%
Average Volume (3M)132.08K
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.0
Beta (1Y)0.33
Revenue Growth1.08%
EPS Growth37.11%
CountryJP
Employees1,464
SectorUtilities
Sector Strength65
IndustryRegulated Gas
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)10.86
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
Shizuoka Gas Co., Ltd. produces, supplies, and sells city gas in Japan. It also sells gas appliances; and undertakes contracts for gas related construction works. The company was incorporated in 1910 and is headquartered in Shizuoka, Japan....
How the Company Makes Money
The company primarily makes money by selling city gas to end users (households, commercial facilities, and industrial customers) through its distribution network, generating revenue based on gas volumes delivered and applicable tariffs/contract te...
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 | 19.65B | 23.55B | 20.03B | 27.71B | 17.37B | 13.45B |
| 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
Positive
1200.00
Price Trends
1375.38
Positive
1271.33
Positive
1187.52
Positive
Market Momentum
28.66
Positive
46.44
Neutral
10.40
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:9543, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 1200 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1518.50, below the 50-day MA of 1375.38, and above the 200-day MA of 1187.52, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 28.66 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 46.44 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 10.40 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
76 Outperform | ¥90.01B | 8.94 | 9.07% | 3.61% | 9.39% | 77.24% | |
75 Outperform | ¥107.15B | 8.99 | 7.99% | 3.89% | 1.08% | 37.11% | |
73 Outperform | ¥459.75B | 28.19 | 6.03% | 1.81% | 7.08% | 43.50% | |
72 Outperform | ¥2.62T | 14.41 | 11.05% | 1.53% | 5.72% | 148.08% | |
66 Neutral | $17.65B | 18.10 | 5.60% | 3.62% | 6.62% | 11.55% | |
64 Neutral | ¥323.55B | 19.17 | 20.44% | 3.28% | 4.45% | 53.88% | |
63 Neutral | ¥2.44T | 11.58 | 10.44% | 1.98% | 1.99% | 95.71% |
* Utilities Sector Average
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SHIZUOKA GAS CO. LTD. Corporate Events
Shizuoka Gas Lifts Profit and Dividend Despite Flat Sales, Warns of 2026 Earnings Drop
Feb 10, 2026
Shizuoka Gas reported consolidated net sales of ¥201.2 billion for the year ended December 31, 2025, down slightly year on year, but saw operating profit jump 36.6% to ¥14.1 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent rise 14.5% ...
Shizuoka Gas Lifts Profit and Dividend Despite Flat Sales, Warns of 2026 Slowdown
Feb 10, 2026
Shizuoka Gas reported consolidated net sales of ¥201.2 billion for the year ended December 31, 2025, down slightly year on year, while operating profit jumped 36.6% to ¥14.1 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent rose 14.5% ...
Shizuoka Gas Lifts Year-End Dividend Forecast, Sets Annual Payout at ¥43
Feb 10, 2026
Shizuoka Gas Co., Ltd. has announced that its board will propose a year-end dividend of ¥22.50 per share for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, with a record date of December 31, 2025, and an effective payment date of March 27, 2026. Th...
Shizuoka Gas Announces FY2025 Results and New Medium-Term Plan
Feb 10, 2026
Shizuoka Gas Co., Ltd., a listed Japanese gas utility, has released its financial results for the fiscal year 2025 covering the period from January to December. The disclosure outlines the company’s recent performance and provides investors ...
Shizuoka Gas to Broaden Long-Term Care Business Scope in Articles of Incorporation
Feb 10, 2026
Shizuoka Gas Co., Ltd. plans to amend its Articles of Incorporation, with a proposal to be submitted to its 178th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on March 26, 2026. The change focuses on revising the description of its business purposes to ...
Shizuoka Gas Completes Treasury Stock Disposal for Employee Incentives
Dec 16, 2025
Shizuoka Gas Co., Ltd. has completed the payment procedures for the disposal of treasury stock as restricted stock incentives for its Employees Shareholding Association, initially resolved in August 2025. The number of shares and total disposal am...
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