Hokkaido Gas Co (TSE:9534) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 17, 2026)

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TSE:9534 Hokkaido Gas Co Ltd TSE:9534
74 GF Score
Price 円776.00
GF Value 円568.93
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Hokkaido Gas Co Moat Score?

Hokkaido Gas Co has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Hokkaido Gas Co has

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 Hokkaido Gas Co might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Hokkaido Gas Co  (TSE:9534) 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

Hokkaido Gas Co Moat Score Related Terms

TSE:9534
74GF Score
Hokkaido Gas Co Ltd TSE:9534
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Is Hokkaido Gas Co (TSE:9534) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hokkaido Gas Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円776.00 is trading 36.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円568.93. GuruFocus considers Hokkaido Gas Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9534:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: 円568.93 vs. price of 円776.00 (36.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 2 warning signs

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Hokkaido Gas Co Business Description

Address Kita 7-jo Higashi 2-chome 1-1, Sapporo City Higashi Ward, Sapporo, JPN
Hokkaido Gas Co Ltd is a Japan-based company operating in the utility sector. Its business activities included gas, heat supply, power supply, and sale of gas by-products. The company is also engaged in the production and sale of gas appliances and related construction work. Hokkaido serves to individual and corporate customers in areas throughout Japan including Sapporo, Otaru, Hakodate, Chitose, Ishikari, Kitahiroshima, Eniwa, Hokuto, and Kitami.
74GF Score

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円776.00
Price
円568.93
GF Value