Hokuriku Gas Co (TSE:9537) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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TSE:9537 Hokuriku Gas Co Ltd TSE:9537
67 GF Score
Price 円4,280.00
GF Value 円3,701.52
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Hokuriku Gas Co Moat Score?

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

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

Hokuriku Gas Co  (TSE:9537) 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

Hokuriku Gas Co Moat Score Related Terms

TSE:9537
67GF Score
Hokuriku Gas Co Ltd TSE:9537
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Is Hokuriku Gas Co (TSE:9537) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hokuriku Gas Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円4,280.00 is trading 15.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,701.52. GuruFocus considers Hokuriku Gas Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9537:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: 円3,701.52 vs. price of 円4,280.00 (15.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 3 warning signs

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Hokuriku Gas Co Business Description

Address Hokuriku Building, 2-23 Higashi-Odori 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Niigata City, JPN, 950-8748
Hokuriku Gas Co Ltd engages in the manufacture, supply, and sale of city gas and gas-related equipment. It is involved in the manufacture, supply, and sale of city gas, as well as the operation of gas works and the sale of gas equipment. The firm also engages in the sale of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and LPG equipment, the operation of LPG piping works, gas works and civil engineering works, the design, installation, maintenance, security and inspection of gas equipment, the sale, installation and meter reading of housing facilities and equipment, the leasing and management of buildings, the leasing of business equipment and vehicles, It also undertakes gas construction contracts; and sells gas appliances.
67GF Score

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円4,280.00
Price
円3,701.52
GF Value