Nippon Gas CoNPNGY 86 Current Ratio is 1.17 as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 1.15. GuruFocus rates NPNGY with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.21 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 507 Utilities - Regulated companies, Nippon Gas Co ranks better than 55.23% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Nippon Gas Co's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.17.
Nippon Gas Co has a current ratio of 1.17. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nippon Gas Co's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NPNGY'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.77 Med: 1.15 Max: 1.41
Current: 1.17
During the past 13 years, Nippon Gas Co's highest Current Ratio was 1.41. The lowest was 0.77. And the median was 1.15.
NPNGY's Current Ratio is ranked better than 55.23% of 507
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.08
vs NPNGY: 1.17
Nippon Gas Co (OTCPK:NPNGY) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
Nippon Gas Co Current Ratio Related Terms
Nippon Gas Co Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nippon Gas Co's Current 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 Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current 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 Current Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Nippon Gas Co's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Gas Co's Current 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 Current Ratio of 1.17 as of Mar. 2026. This is near median its historical median of 1.15. Over the past decade, Nippon Gas Co's Current Ratio has ranged from 0.77 to 1.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Gas Co ranks #227 out of 507 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 44.8%.
Is Nippon Gas Co's Current Ratio too high?
Nippon Gas Co's current Current Ratio of 1.17 is near median its 10-year median of 1.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.77 to a high of 1.41. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Current Ratio is 1.08. Nippon Gas Co's value of 1.17 is 8.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Gas Co ranks #227 out of 507 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 Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Gas Co's Current Ratio compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Nippon Gas Co ranks #227 out of 507 companies for Current Ratio. This puts Nippon Gas Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.08. Nippon Gas Co's value of 1.17 is 8.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Gas Co's own Current Ratio has ranged from 0.77 to 1.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.15 vs. the industry median of 1.08, 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 Current Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Current Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.08, based on 507 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nippon Gas Co's current Current Ratio of 1.17 is 8.3% 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 Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Gas Co's current Current Ratio is 1.17, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.15. 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 $8.21, compared to a current price of $8.67 — trading 5.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 1.17, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.15 and 8.3% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.08. Nippon Gas Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nippon Gas Co (NPNGY), the current Current Ratio is 1.17 as of Mar. 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 5.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.21.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Gas Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NPNGY:
Current Ratio: 1.17 (near median its 10-year median of 1.15)
GF Value™: $8.21 vs. price of $8.67 (5.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 8.3% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#227 of 507)
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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