HOKCF (Hong Kong and China Gas Co) Liabilities-to-Assets : 0.56 (As of Dec. 2025)

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What is Hong Kong and China Gas Co Liabilities-to-Assets?

Hong Kong and China Gas Co HOKCF 40 Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.56 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HOKCF with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.80 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Liabilities-to-Assets is a solvency ratio indicating how much of the company’s assets are made of liabilities, calculated as total liabilities divided by total asset. Hong Kong and China Gas Co's Total Liabilities for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $11,845 Mil. Hong Kong and China Gas Co's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $21,020 Mil. Therefore, Hong Kong and China Gas Co's Liabilities-to-Assets Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.56.


Hong Kong and China Gas Co  (OTCPK:HOKCF) Liabilities-to-Assets Explanation

Liabilities-to-Assets is a solvency ratio indicating how much of the company’s assets are made of liabilities. It can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A high Liabilities-to-Assets ratio (more leveraged) suggests that the company might have potential solvency problems, or even a signal of financial distress. Conversely, a low Liabilities-to-Assets ratio usually indicates a healthy financial situation. However, it may also suggest that the company is not expanding or not making good use of debt.


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Hong Kong and China Gas Co Liabilities-to-Assets Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hong Kong and China Gas Co's Liabilities-to-Assets can be seen below:

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* 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.

Hong Kong and China Gas Co Liabilities-to-Assets Chart

Hong Kong and China Gas Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Liabilities-to-Assets
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Hong Kong and China Gas Co Semi-Annual Data
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HOKCF vs ATO, NI: Liabilities-to-Assets Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Hong Kong and China Gas Co's Liabilities-to-Assets, along with its competitors' market caps and Liabilities-to-Assets 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.


Hong Kong and China Gas Co Liabilities-to-Assets vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Hong Kong and China Gas Co's Liabilities-to-Assets distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hong Kong and China Gas Co's Liabilities-to-Assets falls into.


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Hong Kong and China Gas Co Liabilities-to-Assets Calculation

Liabilities-to-Assets ratio measures the portion of the total liabilities to the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.

Liabilities-to-Assets ratio is calculated by dividing total liabilities by total asset.

Hong Kong and China Gas Co's Liabilities-to-Assets Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Liabilities-to-Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )=Total Liabilities/Total Assets
=11845.286/21020.345
=0.56

Hong Kong and China Gas Co's Liabilities-to-Assets Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Liabilities-to-Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 )=Total Liabilities/Total Assets
=11845.286/21020.345
=0.56

* 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 Liabilities-to-Assets →
What does a Liabilities-to-Assets of 0.56 mean?
Hong Kong and China Gas Co (HOKCF) has a Liabilities-to-Assets of 0.56 as of Dec. 2025. Liabilities-to-Assets equals total liabilities divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Hong Kong and China Gas Co and its competitors.
Is Hong Kong and China Gas Co's Liabilities-to-Assets too high?
Hong Kong and China Gas Co's current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.56. Overall, Hong Kong and China Gas Co has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hong Kong and China Gas Co's Liabilities-to-Assets compare to ATO and NI?
Hong Kong and China Gas Co's Liabilities-to-Assets of 0.56 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 Liabilities-to-Assets for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Liabilities-to-Assets depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Liabilities-to-Assets 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 Liabilities-to-Assets mean?
A high Liabilities-to-Assets can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Liabilities-to-Assets equals total liabilities divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Hong Kong and China Gas Co and its competitors. Hong Kong and China Gas Co's current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hong Kong and China Gas Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Kong and China Gas Co (HOKCF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.80, compared to a current price of $0.87 — trading 8.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.56. Hong Kong and China Gas Co's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Liabilities-to-Assets calculated?
Liabilities-to-Assets is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hong Kong and China Gas Co (HOKCF), the current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.56 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Hong Kong and China Gas Co (HOKCF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Kong and China Gas Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.87 is trading 8.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.80. GuruFocus considers Hong Kong and China Gas Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HOKCF:

  • Liabilities-to-Assets: 0.56
  • GF Value™: $0.80 vs. price of $0.87 (8.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HOKCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hong Kong and China Gas Co Business Description

Address 363 Java Road, 23rd Floor, North Point, Hong Kong, HKG
Hong Kong and China Gas Co Ltd, is the oldest public utility company in Hong Kong. The company's core business comprises the production and distribution of town gas in Hong Kong, with a monopoly on distribution and retail. The company is also investing in water, upstream gas, and new energies. The Group's principal activities are the production, distribution, and marketing of gas and related products or services, water supply and waste treatment, renewable energy businesses, extended businesses, and fuels businesses (Green Fuels) in Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland. The company operates in three segments: Gas, water and waste treatment, renewable energy, extended businesses, and related businesses, Green Fuels, and Property.
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