NPNGY (Nippon Gas Co) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 05, 2026)


NPNGY Nippon Gas Co Ltd NPNGY
86 GF Score
Price $8.67
GF Value $8.21
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Nippon Gas Co Moat Score?

Nippon Gas Co NPNGY 86 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates NPNGY with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.21 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 546 Utilities - Regulated companies, Nippon Gas Co ranks better than 78.02% on this metric.

Nippon Gas Co has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Nippon Gas Co has Narrow Moat: Nippon Gas Co Ltd has a discernible but modest moat due to its established market position and some regulatory advantages in the energy sector. However, it faces competition and lacks strong brand strength or significant customer switching costs.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Nippon Gas Co might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Nippon Gas Co  (OTCPK:NPNGY) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Nippon Gas Co Moat Score Related Terms

NPNGY vs ATO, NI: Moat Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Nippon Gas Co's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat 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 Moat Score vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Nippon Gas Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Gas Co's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Nippon Gas Co (NPNGY) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 05, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Gas Co ranks #120 out of 546 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 22%.
Is Nippon Gas Co's Moat Score too high?
Nippon Gas Co's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Gas Co ranks #120 out of 546 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nippon Gas Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Gas Co's Moat Score compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Nippon Gas Co ranks #120 out of 546 companies for Moat Score. This places Nippon Gas Co in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Moat 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Nippon Gas Co's current Moat Score is 4. 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 (NPNGY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.21, compared to a current price of $8.67 — trading 5.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Nippon Gas Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nippon Gas Co (NPNGY), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 05, 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 (NPNGY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Gas Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $8.67 is trading 5.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.21. GuruFocus considers Nippon Gas Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NPNGY:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $8.21 vs. price of $8.67 (5.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Nippon Gas Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 8174:JapanNG0: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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