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Nippon Gas CoSTU:NG0 +2.41%78 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.96 as of Sep. 14, 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 4.12. GuruFocus rates STU:NG0 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €15.86. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 425 Utilities - Regulated companies, Nippon Gas Co ranks worse than 94.35% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nippon Gas Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:NG0'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.42 Med: 4.12 Max: 6.73
Current: 4.74
During the past years, Nippon Gas Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 6.73. The lowest was 2.42. And the median was 4.12.
STU:NG0's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 94.35% of 425
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.49
vs STU:NG0: 4.74
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.
Nippon Gas Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €3.257. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is €3.43 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
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Nippon Gas Co (STU:NG0) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.
Nippon Gas Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Nippon Gas Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nippon Gas Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB 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.
STU:NG0 vs ATO, NI: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Nippon Gas Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Nippon Gas Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Gas Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Nippon Gas Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation
Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.
Nippon Gas Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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.
Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.
What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.96 mean?
Nippon Gas Co (STU:NG0) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.96 as of Sep. 14, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Nippon Gas Co and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 4.12. Over the past decade, Nippon Gas Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.42 to 6.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Gas Co ranks #401 out of 425 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 94.4%.
Is Nippon Gas Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Nippon Gas Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.96 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 4.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.42 to a high of 6.73. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.49. Nippon Gas Co's value of 4.96 is 232.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Gas Co ranks #401 out of 425 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nippon Gas Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Gas Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Nippon Gas Co ranks #401 out of 425 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Nippon Gas Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.49. Nippon Gas Co's value of 4.96 is 232.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Gas Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.42 to 6.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.12 vs. the industry median of 1.49, 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.49, based on 425 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nippon Gas Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.96 is 232.9% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Nippon Gas Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Gas Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.96, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 4.12. 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?
Nippon Gas Co (STU:NG0) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.96. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.86, compared to a current price of €17.00 — trading 7.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.96, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 4.12 and 232.9% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.49. Nippon Gas Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nippon Gas Co (STU:NG0), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.96 as of Sep. 14, 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 (STU:NG0) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Gas Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €17.00 is trading 7.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €15.86.
Key valuation signals for STU:NG0:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.96 (20% above median its 10-year median of 4.12)
GF Value™: €15.86 vs. price of €17.00 (7.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 232.9% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#401 of 425)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:NG0 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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