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Hokuriku Gas CoTSE:9537 -1.15%67 OCF Yield % is 44.59 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 48.77. GuruFocus rates TSE:9537 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,701.52 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 507 Utilities - Regulated companies, Hokuriku Gas Co ranks better than 92.11% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Hokuriku Gas Co OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hokuriku Gas Co's OCF 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.
For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Hokuriku Gas Co's OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 OCF Yield % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Hokuriku Gas Co's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hokuriku Gas Co's OCF Yield % 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.
Hokuriku Gas Co (TSE:9537) has a OCF Yield % of 44.59 as of Jul. 15, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Hokuriku Gas Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 48.77. Over the past decade, Hokuriku Gas Co's OCF Yield % has ranged from 27.02 to 61.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Hokuriku Gas Co ranks #40 out of 507 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 7.9%.
Is Hokuriku Gas Co's OCF Yield % too high?
Hokuriku Gas Co's current OCF Yield % of 44.59 is near median its 10-year median of 48.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.02 to a high of 61.92. The Utilities - Regulated industry median OCF Yield % is 11.84. Hokuriku Gas Co's value of 44.59 is 276.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hokuriku Gas Co ranks #40 out of 507 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hokuriku Gas Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hokuriku Gas Co's OCF Yield % compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Hokuriku Gas Co ranks #40 out of 507 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Hokuriku Gas Co in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Yield % is 11.84. Hokuriku Gas Co's value of 44.59 is 276.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Hokuriku Gas Co's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 27.02 to 61.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 48.77 vs. the industry median of 11.84, Hokuriku 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 OCF Yield % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median OCF Yield % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 11.84, based on 507 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hokuriku Gas Co's current OCF Yield % of 44.59 is 276.6% 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 OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Hokuriku Gas Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median OCF Yield % is 11.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hokuriku Gas Co's current OCF Yield % is 44.59, which is near median its own 10-year median of 48.77. 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3,701.52, compared to a current price of 円4,280.00 — trading 15.6% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 44.59, which is near median its 10-year median of 48.77 and 276.6% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 11.84. Hokuriku Gas Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hokuriku Gas Co (TSE:9537), the current OCF Yield % is 44.59 as of Jul. 15, 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4,280.00 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:
OCF Yield %: 44.59 (near median its 10-year median of 48.77)
GF Value™: 円3,701.52 vs. price of 円4,280.00 (15.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 276.6% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#40 of 507)
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 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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