Hokuriku Gas Co (TSE:9537) Net Debt Paydown Yield % : 0.19% (As of Jul. 23, 2026) — 94% Below Median

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TSE:9537 Hokuriku Gas Co Ltd TSE:9537
71 GF Score
Price 円4,550.00
GF Value 円3,700.06
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Hokuriku Gas Co Net Debt Paydown Yield %?

Hokuriku Gas Co TSE:9537 +1.11% 71 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.19% as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 94% below its 10-year median of 3.45. GuruFocus rates TSE:9537 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,700.06 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 488 Utilities - Regulated companies, Hokuriku Gas Co ranks better than 67.42% on this metric.

Net Debt Paydown Yield % is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. It is a measure of a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt. As of today, Hokuriku Gas Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 0.19%.


Hokuriku Gas Co  (TSE:9537) Net Debt Paydown Yield % Explanation

Net Debt Paydown Yield % is the change in average of four quarters of company's total debt over a company's market cap. Assuming the total value of a company remains that same, shareholder value is increased as debt is reduced. In other words, it is a measure of the willingness and ability of a firm's management to pay down debt. Companies that have high debt paydown yields indicate that they are more aggressive with paying down debt.

In the calculation of Net Debt Paydown Yield %, we use the reductions of TTM average total debt one-year-ago and TTM average total debt at present, divided by its Market Cap.

We calculating the TTM average debt by adding up the total debt, calculated by the sum of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation, in the trailing twelve months(TTM) divided by the counts of the total debt, accoring to the company's report frequency.


Hokuriku Gas Co Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms


Hokuriku Gas Co Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hokuriku Gas Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % can be seen below:

* 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.

Hokuriku Gas Co Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart

Hokuriku Gas Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Net Debt Paydown Yield %
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Hokuriku Gas Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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TSE:9537 vs ATO, NI, UGI: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Hokuriku Gas Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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.


Hokuriku Gas Co Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Hokuriku Gas Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hokuriku Gas Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % falls into.


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Hokuriku Gas Co Net Debt Paydown Yield % Calculation

Hokuriku Gas Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Net Debt Paydown Yield %
=( TTM Average Debt   (1-Year Ago))-TTM Average Debt )/Market Cap
=( 117.59-77.44 )/20805.9
=0.19 %

* 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.

* All the data are calculated by TTM values. Note that if a companies is traded in several exchanges, then we calculate the company level data for Net Debt Paydown Yield % using the primary share class stock data. The calculation result in definition page is for demonstration purpose only, and it's showing the share class level data. Therefore, the numbers in the calculation may differ from elsewhere if the stock is not a primary share.

What does a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.19% mean?
Hokuriku Gas Co (TSE:9537) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.19% as of Jul. 23, 2026. Net Debt Paydown Yield is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. This metric provides insight into a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt using free cash flow. View historical data on Hokuriku Gas Co and its competitors. This is 94% below median its historical median of 3.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Hokuriku Gas Co ranks #159 out of 488 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 32.6%.
Is Hokuriku Gas Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Hokuriku Gas Co's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.19% is 94% below median its 10-year median of 3.45. Based on the distribution chart, Hokuriku Gas Co ranks #159 out of 488 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hokuriku Gas Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hokuriku Gas Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Hokuriku Gas Co ranks #159 out of 488 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This puts Hokuriku Gas Co in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Debt Paydown Yield % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % mean?
A high Net Debt Paydown Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net Debt Paydown Yield is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. This metric provides insight into a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt using free cash flow. View historical data on Hokuriku Gas Co and its competitors. Hokuriku Gas Co's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.19%, which is 94% below median its own 10-year median of 3.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hokuriku Gas Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hokuriku Gas Co (TSE:9537) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,700.06, compared to a current price of 円4,550.00 — trading 23% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.19%, which is 94% below median its 10-year median of 3.45. Hokuriku Gas Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Debt Paydown Yield % calculated?
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hokuriku Gas Co (TSE:9537), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.19% as of Jul. 23, 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 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4,550.00 is trading 23% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,700.06. GuruFocus considers Hokuriku Gas Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9537:

  • Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 0.19% (94% below median its 10-year median of 3.45)
  • GF Value™: 円3,700.06 vs. price of 円4,550.00 (23% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9537 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


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.
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円4,550.00
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