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SHIZUOKA GAS CO. LTD. (SHKGF) Stock Price & Analysis

SHKGF Stock Chart & Stats

4.260.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
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Day’s Range
$4.26 - $4.26
52-Week Range
$4.26 - $4.26
Previous Close
$4.26
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
0
Market Cap
$643.11M
Enterprise Value
N/A
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
$27.65B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
$20.63B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
10.5
Beta
0.00
Next Earnings
N/A
EPS Estimate
N/A
Next Dividend Ex-Date
N/A
Dividend Yield
3.57%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Conservative Balance Sheet

Debt-to-equity of about 0.14, down from 0.35 in 2022, and equity growth to roughly ¥131B provide a durable buffer for procurement and network needs. This conservative capital structure should preserve financing flexibility when earnings or energy costs fluctuate.

Revenue Reacceleration

Revenue rose 36.9% in 2025 after a 5.5% decline in 2024, showing the utility can regain top-line momentum. A larger revenue base can support infrastructure upkeep and customer service investment, although the uneven pattern means this strength should be monitored.

Sustained Profitability

Positive gross, operating, and net margins in 2025 indicate the core gas-and-network model remains profitable. Maintaining this profitability gives Shizuoka Gas internal capacity to fund operations and absorb pressure without relying heavily on additional leverage.

Bears Say

Thin Free Cash Flow

Free cash flow of roughly ¥4.7B in 2025 and only 0.14x profit conversion indicate that accounting earnings do not consistently become discretionary cash. That can limit internally funded investment or shareholder distributions and makes outcomes more sensitive to investment needs and working-capital swings.

Cash Flow Volatility

Operating cash flow swung from about ¥11.0B in 2024 to ¥34.6B in 2025, while free cash flow was negative in 2021–2022 and very strong in 2023. This history indicates cash availability can vary materially by year, complicating capital planning and reducing confidence in recurring cash generation.

Margin Below Prior Peak

Although 2025 operating and net margins improved from 2024, they remained below 2023 peaks: operating margin was about 7.0% versus 9.4%, and net margin 5.0% versus 6.6%. This margin giveback suggests earnings power has not yet shown consistent year-to-year compounding.

SHKGF FAQ

What was SHIZUOKA GAS CO. LTD.’s price range in the past 12 months?
SHIZUOKA GAS CO. LTD. lowest stock price was $4.26 and its highest was $4.26 in the past 12 months.
What is SHIZUOKA GAS CO. LTD.’s market cap?
SHIZUOKA GAS CO. LTD.’s market cap is $643.11M.
When is SHIZUOKA GAS CO. LTD.’s upcoming earnings report date?
The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
Is SHIZUOKA GAS CO. LTD. overvalued?
Not enough analysts have published a price target to calculate whether the price is overvalued.
Does SHIZUOKA GAS CO. LTD. pay dividends?
SHIZUOKA GAS CO. LTD. does not currently pay dividends.
What is SHIZUOKA GAS CO. LTD.’s EPS estimate?
SHIZUOKA GAS CO. LTD.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does SHIZUOKA GAS CO. LTD. have?
SHIZUOKA GAS CO. LTD. has 76,192,955 shares outstanding.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of SHIZUOKA GAS CO. LTD.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in SHKGF
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