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Nippon Gas CoNPNGY 86 EV-to-EBIT is 14.87 as of Aug. 17, 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 18.25. GuruFocus rates NPNGY with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.39 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 461 Utilities - Regulated companies, Nippon Gas Co ranks worse than 58.13% on this metric.
Nippon Gas Co (OTCPK:NPNGY) EV-to-EBIT Explanation
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Nippon Gas Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $2,043 Mil.
Nippon Gas Co's EBIT 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 $138 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Nippon Gas Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nippon Gas Co's EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Nippon Gas Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Gas Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Nippon Gas Co's current Enterprise Value is $2,046 Mil.
Nippon Gas Co's EBIT 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 $138 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT of 14.87 as of Aug. 17, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Nippon Gas Co and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 18.25. Over the past decade, Nippon Gas Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 10.32 to 26.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Gas Co ranks #268 out of 461 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 58.1%.
Is Nippon Gas Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Nippon Gas Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 14.87 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 18.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.32 to a high of 26.96. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.50. Nippon Gas Co's value of 14.87 is 10.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Gas Co ranks #268 out of 461 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below 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 EV-to-EBIT compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Nippon Gas Co ranks #268 out of 461 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Nippon Gas Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.50. Nippon Gas Co's value of 14.87 is 10.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Gas Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 10.32 to 26.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.25 vs. the industry median of 13.50, 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 EV-to-EBIT for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Utilities - Regulated companies is 13.50, based on 461 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nippon Gas Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 14.87 is 10.1% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Nippon Gas Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Gas Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 14.87, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 18.25. 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 $8.39, compared to a current price of $8.67 — trading 3.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 14.87, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 18.25 and 10.1% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 13.50. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nippon Gas Co (NPNGY), the current EV-to-EBIT is 14.87 as of Aug. 17, 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 3.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.39.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Gas Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NPNGY:
EV-to-EBIT: 14.87 (19% below median its 10-year median of 18.25)
GF Value™: $8.39 vs. price of $8.67 (3.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 10.1% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#268 of 461)
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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