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Hokuriku Gas Co., Ltd. (9537) Stock Price & Analysis
9537 Stock Chart & Stats
- Day’s Range
- JPY 4,200.00 - JPY 4,205.00
- 52-Week Range
- JPY 3,535.00 - JPY 5,710.00
- Previous Close
- JPY 4,200.00
- Volume
- 200
- Average Volume (3M)
- 480
- Market Cap
- JPY 20.16B
- Enterprise Value
- JPY 14.22B
- Total Cash (Recent Filing)
- JPY 8.28B
- Total Debt (Recent Filing)
- JPY 62.89M
- Price to Earnings (P/E)
- 6.1
- Beta
- 0.20
- Next Earnings
- Feb 10, 2027 (Est.)
- EPS Estimate
- N/A
- Next Dividend Ex-Date
- Mar 30, 2027
- Dividend Yield
- 1.90%
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Very Low Leverage
Minimal debt and expanding equity provide substantial financial resilience. This strengthens the company’s ability to maintain its pipeline network, absorb operating volatility, and fund necessary investment without relying heavily on external financing.
Resilient Cash Generation
Positive operating cash flow across the reported years indicates that the core utility business converts customer demand into cash. Recent improvement supports ongoing maintenance, capital spending, and financial flexibility over the medium term.
Profitability Recovery
The return to profitability and stronger FY2026 revenue indicate recovery from the FY2024 downturn. Sustained earnings improvement would reinforce internal funding capacity and demonstrate that the regulated gas model can recover after adverse periods.
Bears Say
Margin Volatility
Uneven margins show that earnings remain sensitive to the relationship between gas procurement costs and customer rates. The lower-margin regulated model may limit profitability expansion and leave results vulnerable when cost recovery is delayed.
Limited Revenue Growth
Revenue has not established a strong structural growth trend, with only modest expansion after a sharp FY2024 decline. Limited volume or tariff growth can constrain operating leverage and make future earnings gains depend mainly on recovery factors.
Free Cash Flow Volatility
Although cash generation recovered, large year-to-year swings indicate sensitivity to working capital and investment timing. This can complicate long-term planning and reduce confidence that reported operating cash flow will consistently translate into discretionary cash.
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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.
- Sector
- General
- Industry
- Regulated Gas
- CEO
- Kazutomo Tsurui
- Employees
- 652
- Website
- www.hokurikugas.co.jp
- Address
- Hokuriku Building, Niigata, NI, 950-8748, JP
Hokuriku Gas Co., Ltd. (9537) Earnings & Revenues
Technical Analysis
Overall Consensus
| Indicator | Bullish | Neutral | Bearish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Consensus | 8 | 6 | 8 |
| Technical Analysis | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| Moving Averages | 5 | 0 | 7 |