Nippon Gas CoNPNGY 85 Buyback Yield % is 2.73 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 2.04. GuruFocus rates NPNGY with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.45 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 132 Utilities - Regulated companies, Nippon Gas Co ranks better than 93.18% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Nippon Gas Co's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Nippon Gas Co's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Nippon Gas Co Buyback Yield % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Nippon Gas Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Gas Co's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Nippon Gas Co (NPNGY) has a Buyback Yield % of 2.73 as of Jul. 12, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Nippon Gas Co and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 2.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Gas Co ranks #9 out of 132 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 6.8%.
Is Nippon Gas Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
Nippon Gas Co's current Buyback Yield % of 2.73 is 34% above median its 10-year median of 2.04. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Gas Co ranks #9 out of 132 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nippon Gas Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Gas Co's Buyback Yield % compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Nippon Gas Co ranks #9 out of 132 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Nippon Gas Co in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Nippon Gas Co and its competitors. Nippon Gas Co's current Buyback Yield % is 2.73, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 2.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Gas Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Gas Co (NPNGY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.45, compared to a current price of $8.67 — trading 16.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 2.73, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 2.04. Nippon Gas Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nippon Gas Co (NPNGY), the current Buyback Yield % is 2.73 as of Jul. 12, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Nippon Gas Co (NPNGY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Gas Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.67 is trading 16.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.45.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Gas Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NPNGY:
Buyback Yield %: 2.73 (34% above median its 10-year median of 2.04)
GF Value™: $7.45 vs. price of $8.67 (16.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NPNGY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Gas Co Ltd, or Nichigas, is a Japanese supplier of gas primarily in the Kanto region of Japan. The company segments its operations into LP Gas, City Gas, Electricity, and Life Products Businesses. LP Gas and City Gas are Nichigas' core segments, which engage in the distribution and sale of liquefied petroleum gas, or LPG, and city gas for consumer usage. The company's total revenue is split between sales of LPG and city gas, with LPG generating slightly more. Roughly half of Nichigas' customers are residential consumers in terms of sales volume, while the other half are commercial entities. With its subsidiaries, the company is also involved in the distribution and sale of liquefied natural gas, high-pressure gas, and gas appliances.
85GF Score
Get the complete analysis for NPNGY
Buyback Yield % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
NPNGY has been successfully added to your 
