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Nippon Gas Co has the GF Score of 78, which implies that the company
is
Likely to have average performance.
The GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation, which has been found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks by backtesting from 2006 to 2021. The stocks with a higher GF Score generally generate higher returns than those with lower GF Scores. Therefore, when picking stocks, investors should invest in companies with high GF Scores. The GF Score ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest rank.
GF Score takes following five key aspects into consideration:
Each one of these components is ranked and the ranks also have positive correlation with the long term performances of stocks. The GF score is calculated using the five key aspects of analysis. Through backtesting, we know that each of these key aspects has a different impact on the stock price performance. Thus, they are weighted differently when calculating the total score. The Profitability Rank and the Growth Rank are weighted fully, while other parameters have less weight.
Based on research and backtesting result, GuruFocus believes Nippon Gas Co
is
Likely to have average performance.
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Nippon Gas Co (TSE:8174) GF Score Explanation
Based on the historical long-term performances among five valuation aspects, the GF Score is found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks. It ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest. GuruFocus divided GF Score into following 5 categories:
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Nippon Gas Co GF Score Related Terms
TSE:8174 vs ATO, NI: GF Score Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Nippon Gas Co's GF Score, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Score 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 GF Score vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Nippon Gas Co's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Gas Co's GF Score falls into.
Nippon Gas Co (TSE:8174) has a GF Score of 78 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Nippon Gas Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 73.00. Over the past decade, Nippon Gas Co's GF Score has ranged from 52.00 to 89.00.
Is Nippon Gas Co's GF Score too high?
Nippon Gas Co's current GF Score of 78 is near median its 10-year median of 73.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 52.00 to a high of 89.00. Overall, Nippon Gas Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Gas Co's GF Score compare to ATO and NI?
Nippon Gas Co's GF Score of 78 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. Historically, Nippon Gas Co's own GF Score has ranged from 52.00 to 89.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Score for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good GF Score depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, GF Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high GF Score mean?
A high GF Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Nippon Gas Co and its competitors. Nippon Gas Co's current GF Score is 78, which is near median its own 10-year median of 73.00. 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 (TSE:8174) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,693.03, compared to a current price of 円2,862.00 — trading 6.3% above its estimated fair value. The current GF Score is 78, which is near median its 10-year median of 73.00. Nippon Gas Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Score calculated?
GF Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nippon Gas Co (TSE:8174), the current GF Score is 78 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 Nippon Gas Co (TSE:8174) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Gas Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,862.00 is trading 6.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,693.03.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Gas Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8174:
GF Score: 78 (near median its 10-year median of 73.00)
GF Value™: 円2,693.03 vs. price of 円2,862.00 (6.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8174 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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