HOKCF (Hong Kong and China Gas Co) Marketable Securities: $188 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)

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HOKCF Hong Kong and China Gas Co Ltd HOKCF
42 GF Score
Price $0.83
GF Value $0.77
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Hong Kong and China Gas Co Marketable Securities?

Hong Kong and China Gas Co HOKCF 42 Marketable Securities is $188 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HOKCF with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.77 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Marketable Securities are very liquid securities that can be converted into cash quickly at a reasonable price. Hong Kong and China Gas Co's Marketable Securities for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $188 Mil.

Hong Kong and China Gas Co's annual Marketable Securities declined from Dec. 2023 ($184 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($183 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2024 ($183 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($188 Mil).

Hong Kong and China Gas Co  (OTCPK:HOKCF) Marketable Securities Explanation

Marketable Securities are very liquid as they tend to have maturities of less than one year. Furthermore, the rate at which these securities can be bought or sold has little effect on their prices.

Please note, GuruFocus' Marketable Securities also includes "Other Short Term Investment".

Hong Kong and China Gas Co Marketable Securities Related Terms

Hong Kong and China Gas Co Marketable Securities Historical Data

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Hong Kong and China Gas Co Marketable Securities Chart

Hong Kong and China Gas Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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Hong Kong and China Gas Co Semi-Annual Data
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Hong Kong and China Gas Co Marketable Securities Calculation

Marketable Securities are very liquid securities that can be converted into cash quickly at a reasonable price.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Marketable Securities →
What does a Marketable Securities of $188 Mil mean?
Hong Kong and China Gas Co (HOKCF) has a Marketable Securities of $188 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Marketable securities are high-liquid securites not directly classified as cash or cash equivalents. View historical data on Hong Kong and China Gas Co and its competitors.
Is Hong Kong and China Gas Co's Marketable Securities too high?
Hong Kong and China Gas Co's current Marketable Securities is $188 Mil. Overall, Hong Kong and China Gas Co has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hong Kong and China Gas Co's Marketable Securities compare to ATO and NI?
Hong Kong and China Gas Co's Marketable Securities of $188 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 Marketable Securities for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Marketable Securities depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Marketable Securities 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 Marketable Securities mean?
A high Marketable Securities can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Marketable securities are high-liquid securites not directly classified as cash or cash equivalents. View historical data on Hong Kong and China Gas Co and its competitors. Hong Kong and China Gas Co's current Marketable Securities is $188 Mil. 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 $0.77, compared to a current price of $0.83 — trading 7.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Marketable Securities is $188 Mil. Hong Kong and China Gas Co's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Marketable Securities calculated?
Marketable Securities is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hong Kong and China Gas Co (HOKCF), the current Marketable Securities is $188 Mil 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 $0.83 is trading 7.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.77. GuruFocus considers Hong Kong and China Gas Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HOKCF:

  • Marketable Securities: $188 Mil
  • GF Value™: $0.77 vs. price of $0.83 (7.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 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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