Nippon Gas Co (TSE:8174) Interest Expense: 円-327 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:8174 Nippon Gas Co Ltd TSE:8174
74 GF Score
Price 円2,893.50
GF Value 円2,695.29
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Nippon Gas Co Interest Expense?

Nippon Gas Co TSE:8174 +0.29% 74 Interest Expense is 円-327 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:8174 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,695.29 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Nippon Gas Co's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円 -112 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-327 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Nippon Gas Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円 10,273 Mil. Nippon Gas Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円 -112 Mil. Nippon Gas Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 91.72. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Nippon Gas Co  (TSE:8174) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Nippon Gas Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-112 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円10,273 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円33,510 Mil.

Nippon Gas Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*10273/-112
=91.72

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Nippon Gas Co Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nippon Gas Co's Interest Expense 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.

Nippon Gas Co Interest Expense Chart

Nippon Gas Co Annual Data
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Nippon Gas Co Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円-327 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of 円-327 Mil mean?
Nippon Gas Co (TSE:8174) has a Interest Expense of 円-327 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Nippon Gas Co and its competitors.
Is Nippon Gas Co's Interest Expense too high?
Nippon Gas Co's current Interest Expense is 円-327 Mil. Overall, Nippon Gas Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Gas Co's Interest Expense compare to ATO and NI?
Nippon Gas Co's Interest Expense of 円-327 Mil can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Expense for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Nippon Gas Co and its competitors. Nippon Gas Co's current Interest Expense is 円-327 Mil. 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2,695.29, compared to a current price of 円2,893.50 — trading 7.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is 円-327 Mil. Nippon Gas Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nippon Gas Co (TSE:8174), the current Interest Expense is 円-327 Mil as of Mar. 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2,893.50 is trading 7.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,695.29. GuruFocus considers Nippon Gas Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8174:

  • Interest Expense: 円-327 Mil
  • GF Value™: 円2,695.29 vs. price of 円2,893.50 (7.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 4 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges NPNGY:USANG0:Germany
Address 10, No. 7, No. 2-chome, Tokyo, JPN, 104-8540
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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