Nippon Gas CoTSE:8174 +0.43%79 Net Margin % is 10.81% as of Mar. 2026, which is 80% above its 10-year median of 5.99. GuruFocus rates TSE:8174 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,682.29 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 501 Utilities - Regulated companies, Nippon Gas Co ranks worse than 55.09% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Nippon Gas Co's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円7,189 Mil. Nippon Gas Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円66,521 Mil. Therefore, Nippon Gas Co's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.81%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nippon Gas Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8174'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.53 Med: 5.99 Max: 7.11
Current: 7.11
TSE:8174's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 55.09% of 501
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 8.8
vs TSE:8174: 7.11
Nippon Gas Co (TSE:8174) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Nippon Gas Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Nippon Gas Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nippon Gas Co's Net Margin % 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.
For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Nippon Gas Co's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Nippon Gas Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Gas Co's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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.
Nippon Gas Co (TSE:8174) has a Net Margin % of 10.81% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Nippon Gas Co and its competitors. This is 80% above median its historical median of 5.99. Over the past decade, Nippon Gas Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 3.53 to 7.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Gas Co ranks #276 out of 501 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 55.1%.
Is Nippon Gas Co's Net Margin % too high?
Nippon Gas Co's current Net Margin % of 10.81% is 80% above median its 10-year median of 5.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.53 to a high of 7.11. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Net Margin % is 8.80. Nippon Gas Co's value of 10.81% is 22.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Gas Co ranks #276 out of 501 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nippon Gas Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Gas Co's Net Margin % compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Nippon Gas Co ranks #276 out of 501 companies for Net Margin %. This places Nippon Gas Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 8.80. Nippon Gas Co's value of 10.81% is 22.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Gas Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 3.53 to 7.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.99 vs. the industry median of 8.80, Nippon Gas Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Margin % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Net Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 8.80, based on 501 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nippon Gas Co's current Net Margin % of 10.81% is 22.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Nippon Gas Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Net Margin % is 8.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Gas Co's current Net Margin % is 10.81%, which is 80% above median its own 10-year median of 5.99. 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 (TSE:8174) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,682.29, compared to a current price of 円2,830.50 — trading 5.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 10.81%, which is 80% above median its 10-year median of 5.99 and 22.8% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 8.80. Nippon Gas Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nippon Gas Co (TSE:8174), the current Net Margin % is 10.81% as of Mar. 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 (TSE:8174) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Gas Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,830.50 is trading 5.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,682.29.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Gas Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8174:
Net Margin %: 10.81% (80% above median its 10-year median of 5.99)
GF Value™: 円2,682.29 vs. price of 円2,830.50 (5.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 22.8% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#276 of 501)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8174 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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