Hokuriku Gas Co (TSE:9537) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.42 (As of Aug. 19, 2026) — 20% Above Median

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TSE:9537 Hokuriku Gas Co Ltd TSE:9537
61 GF Score
Price 円4,500.00
GF Value 円3,719.82
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Hokuriku Gas Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Hokuriku Gas Co TSE:9537 +0.22% 61 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.42 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 0.35. GuruFocus rates TSE:9537 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,719.82 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 428 Utilities - Regulated companies, Hokuriku Gas Co ranks better than 88.08% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-19), Hokuriku Gas Co's current share price is 円4500.00. Hokuriku Gas Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円10,606.76. Hokuriku Gas Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.42.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hokuriku Gas Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:9537' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.29   Med: 0.35   Max: 0.5
Current: 0.42

During the past years, Hokuriku Gas Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.50. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 0.35.

TSE:9537's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
88.08% of 428 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.52 vs TSE:9537: 0.42

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.

Hokuriku Gas Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円11,480.764. 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 円10,606.76 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Hokuriku Gas Co  (TSE:9537) 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.


Hokuriku Gas Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Hokuriku Gas Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hokuriku 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.

Hokuriku Gas Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Hokuriku Gas Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.31 0.30 0.35 0.33 0.42

Hokuriku Gas Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.33 0.37 0.35 0.42 0.00

TSE:9537 vs ATO, NI: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Hokuriku 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.


Hokuriku Gas Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Hokuriku Gas Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hokuriku Gas Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Hokuriku 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.

Hokuriku Gas Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=4500.00/10606.76
=0.42

* 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.

Hokuriku Gas Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Hokuriku Gas Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=11480.764/112.7000*112.7000
=11,480.764

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Hokuriku Gas Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201603 8,692.878 97.900 10,007.021
201606 8,809.389 98.100 10,120.470
201609 8,750.055 98.000 10,062.563
201612 8,784.791 98.400 10,061.443
201703 8,882.093 98.100 10,203.995
201706 8,997.644 98.500 10,294.766
201709 8,943.227 98.800 10,201.434
201712 8,976.518 99.400 10,177.601
201803 9,257.426 99.200 10,517.257
201806 9,269.401 99.200 10,530.862
201809 9,184.627 99.900 10,361.436
201812 9,024.761 99.700 10,201.510
201903 9,351.915 99.700 10,571.322
201906 9,414.322 99.800 10,631.203
201909 9,325.062 100.100 10,498.846
201912 9,315.375 100.500 10,446.197
202003 9,420.669 100.300 10,585.338
202006 9,531.390 99.900 10,752.629
202009 9,476.912 99.900 10,691.171
202012 9,505.328 99.300 10,788.021
202103 9,826.003 99.900 11,084.990
202106 9,831.027 99.500 11,135.244
202109 9,716.777 100.100 10,939.868
202112 9,645.166 100.100 10,859.243
202203 9,909.540 101.100 11,046.540
202206 9,972.975 101.800 11,040.808
202209 9,883.353 103.100 10,803.626
202212 9,636.809 104.100 10,432.933
202303 10,122.873 104.400 10,927.661
202306 10,307.752 105.200 11,042.620
202309 10,249.242 106.200 10,876.550
202312 10,068.234 106.800 10,624.438
202403 10,000.466 107.200 10,513.550
202406 10,137.605 108.200 10,559.224
202409 9,923.912 108.900 10,270.201
202503 10,490.249 111.100 10,641.324
202506 10,687.280 111.700 10,782.958
202509 10,728.708 112.000 10,795.762
202512 10,735.442 113.000 10,706.941
202603 11,480.764 112.700 11,480.764

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

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 0.42 mean?
Hokuriku Gas Co (TSE:9537) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.42 as of Aug. 19, 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 Hokuriku Gas Co and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 0.35. Over the past decade, Hokuriku Gas Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 0.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Hokuriku Gas Co ranks #51 out of 428 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 11.9%.
Is Hokuriku Gas Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Hokuriku Gas Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.42 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 0.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 0.50. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.52. Hokuriku Gas Co's value of 0.42 is 72.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hokuriku Gas Co ranks #51 out of 428 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hokuriku Gas Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hokuriku Gas Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Hokuriku Gas Co ranks #51 out of 428 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Hokuriku Gas Co in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.52. Hokuriku Gas Co's value of 0.42 is 72.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Hokuriku Gas Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 0.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.35 vs. the industry median of 1.52, Hokuriku Gas Co has consistently been below 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 1.52, based on 428 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. Hokuriku Gas Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.42 is 72.4% below 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 Hokuriku Gas Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hokuriku Gas Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.42, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 0.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hokuriku Gas Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hokuriku Gas Co (TSE:9537) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,719.82, compared to a current price of 円4,500.00 — trading 21% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.42, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 0.35 and 72.4% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.52. Hokuriku Gas Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 3 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 Hokuriku Gas Co (TSE:9537), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.42 as of Aug. 19, 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 Hokuriku Gas Co (TSE:9537) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hokuriku Gas Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円4,500.00 is trading 21% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,719.82. GuruFocus considers Hokuriku Gas Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9537:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.42 (20% above median its 10-year median of 0.35)
  • GF Value™: 円3,719.82 vs. price of 円4,500.00 (21% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 72.4% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#51 of 428)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9537 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hokuriku Gas Co Business Description

Address Hokuriku Building, 2-23 Higashi-Odori 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Niigata City, JPN, 950-8748
Hokuriku Gas Co Ltd engages in the manufacture, supply, and sale of city gas and gas-related equipment. It is involved in the manufacture, supply, and sale of city gas, as well as the operation of gas works and the sale of gas equipment. The firm also engages in the sale of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and LPG equipment, the operation of LPG piping works, gas works and civil engineering works, the design, installation, maintenance, security and inspection of gas equipment, the sale, installation and meter reading of housing facilities and equipment, the leasing and management of buildings, the leasing of business equipment and vehicles, It also undertakes gas construction contracts; and sells gas appliances.
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