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Hokuriku Gas CoTSE:9537 -1.15%67 FCF Yield % is 14.40 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 17.58. GuruFocus rates TSE:9537 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,701.52 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 506 Utilities - Regulated companies, Hokuriku Gas Co ranks better than 84.19% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Hokuriku Gas Co FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hokuriku Gas Co's FCF Yield % can be seen below:
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For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Hokuriku Gas Co's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Hokuriku Gas Co's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hokuriku Gas Co's FCF Yield % 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.
Hokuriku Gas Co (TSE:9537) has a FCF Yield % of 14.40 as of Jul. 15, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Hokuriku Gas Co and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 17.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Hokuriku Gas Co ranks #80 out of 506 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 15.8%.
Is Hokuriku Gas Co's FCF Yield % too high?
Hokuriku Gas Co's current FCF Yield % of 14.40 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 17.58. The Utilities - Regulated industry median FCF Yield % is 1.75. Hokuriku Gas Co's value of 14.40 is 722.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hokuriku Gas Co ranks #80 out of 506 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 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hokuriku Gas Co's FCF Yield % compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Hokuriku Gas Co ranks #80 out of 506 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Hokuriku Gas Co in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Yield % is 1.75. Hokuriku Gas Co's value of 14.40 is 722.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 17.58 vs. the industry median of 1.75, Hokuriku 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 FCF Yield % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median FCF Yield % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.75, based on 506 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hokuriku Gas Co's current FCF Yield % of 14.40 is 722.9% 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Hokuriku Gas Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median FCF Yield % is 1.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hokuriku Gas Co's current FCF Yield % is 14.40, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 17.58. 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3,701.52, compared to a current price of 円4,280.00 — trading 15.6% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 14.40, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 17.58 and 722.9% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.75. Hokuriku Gas Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hokuriku Gas Co (TSE:9537), the current FCF Yield % is 14.40 as of Jul. 15, 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4,280.00 is trading 15.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,701.52.
GuruFocus considers Hokuriku Gas Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9537:
FCF Yield %: 14.40 (18% below median its 10-year median of 17.58)
GF Value™: 円3,701.52 vs. price of 円4,280.00 (15.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 722.9% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#80 of 506)
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 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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