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Nippon Gas CoNPNGY 86 Cash Ratio is 0.40 as of Jun. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 0.37. GuruFocus rates NPNGY with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.40 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 484 Utilities - Regulated companies, Nippon Gas Co ranks better than 57.02% on this metric.
Nippon Gas Co has a Cash Ratio of 0.40. It indicates that there are more current liabilities than Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities, and the company does not have sufficient cash on hand to pay off its short-term debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nippon Gas Co's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NPNGY'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.2 Med: 0.37 Max: 1
Current: 0.4
During the past 13 years, Nippon Gas Co's highest Cash Ratio was 1.00. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 0.37.
NPNGY's Cash Ratio is ranked better than 57.02% of 484
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 0.325
vs NPNGY: 0.40
Nippon Gas Co (OTCPK:NPNGY) Cash Ratio Explanation
The cash ratio is more conservative than other liquidity ratios, such as Quick Ratio and Current Ratio, because it only considers a company's most liquid resources. The numerator of cash ratio only considers Cash, Cash Equivalents and marketable securities. Other current assets, such as accounts receivable and inventories, are not included. The rationale is that these assets may require time to be transformed into cash, and the amount of money received is also uncertain.
The cash ratio shows a company’s ability to pay all current liabilities immediately without selling or liquidating other assets. Generally speaking, a higher cash ratio suggests the company has a stronger ability to cover its short-term debt. However, a high cash ratio could also indicate inefficient management: the company is inefficient in making full utilization of cash to invest protential profitable project. It may also suggest that the company is not confident about future profitability.
In general, the higher the cash ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Nippon Gas Co Cash Ratio Related Terms
Nippon Gas Co Cash Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nippon Gas Co's Cash Ratio 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 Cash Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Ratio 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 Cash Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Nippon Gas Co's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Gas Co's Cash Ratio 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 Cash Ratio of 0.40 as of Jun. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Nippon Gas Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.37. Over the past decade, Nippon Gas Co's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 1.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Gas Co ranks #208 out of 484 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 43%.
Is Nippon Gas Co's Cash Ratio too high?
Nippon Gas Co's current Cash Ratio of 0.40 is near median its 10-year median of 0.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 1.00. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Cash Ratio is 0.33. Nippon Gas Co's value of 0.40 is 23.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Gas Co ranks #208 out of 484 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nippon Gas Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Gas Co's Cash Ratio compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Nippon Gas Co ranks #208 out of 484 companies for Cash Ratio. This puts Nippon Gas Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.33. Nippon Gas Co's value of 0.40 is 23.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Gas Co's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 1.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.37 vs. the industry median of 0.33, Nippon Gas Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Cash Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 0.33, based on 484 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nippon Gas Co's current Cash Ratio of 0.40 is 23.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Ratio mean?
A high Cash Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Nippon Gas Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Gas Co's current Cash Ratio is 0.40, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.37. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.40, compared to a current price of $8.67 — trading 3.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 0.40, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.37 and 23.1% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 0.33. Nippon Gas Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Ratio calculated?
Cash Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nippon Gas Co (NPNGY), the current Cash Ratio is 0.40 as of Jun. 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 3.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.40.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Gas Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NPNGY:
Cash Ratio: 0.40 (near median its 10-year median of 0.37)
GF Value™: $8.40 vs. price of $8.67 (3.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23.1% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#208 of 484)
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.
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