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Nippon Gas CoNPNGY 80 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.44 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates NPNGY with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.50 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 414 Utilities - Regulated companies, Nippon Gas Co ranks better than 69.32% on this metric.
Nippon Gas Co's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.08.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.44.
During the past 12 months, Nippon Gas Co's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 8.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 13.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 11.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 9.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, Nippon Gas Co's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 31.50% per year. The lowest was -18.50% per year. And the median was 10.20% per year.
Nippon Gas Co (OTCPK:NPNGY) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Nippon Gas Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Nippon Gas Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nippon Gas Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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.
NPNGY vs ATO, NI: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Nippon Gas Co's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE 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 PE Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Nippon Gas Co's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Gas Co's PE Ratio falls into.
Nippon Gas Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Nippon Gas Co's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.44
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.44 mean?
Nippon Gas Co (NPNGY) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.44 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Nippon Gas Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Gas Co ranks #127 out of 414 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 30.7%.
Is Nippon Gas Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Nippon Gas Co's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.44. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 5.05. Nippon Gas Co's value of $0.44 is 91.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Gas Co ranks #127 out of 414 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nippon Gas Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Gas Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Nippon Gas Co ranks #127 out of 414 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This puts Nippon Gas Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 5.05. Nippon Gas Co's value of $0.44 is 91.3% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Utilities - Regulated companies is 5.05, based on 414 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nippon Gas Co's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.44 is 91.3% 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Nippon Gas Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 5.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Gas Co's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.44. 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 $8.50, compared to a current price of $8.67 — trading 2% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.44 and 91.3% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 5.05. Nippon Gas Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nippon Gas Co (NPNGY), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.44 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 2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.50.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Gas Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NPNGY:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $0.44
GF Value™: $8.50 vs. price of $8.67 (2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 91.3% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#127 of 414)
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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