Nippon Gas CoNPNGY 86 PEG Ratio is 3.13 as of Jul. 04, 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 2.35. GuruFocus rates NPNGY with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.21 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 299 Utilities - Regulated companies, Nippon Gas Co ranks worse than 68.23% on this metric.
* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nippon Gas Co's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NPNGY'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.59 Med: 2.35 Max: 42.93
Current: 3.32
During the past 13 years, Nippon Gas Co's highest PEG Ratio was 42.93. The lowest was 0.59. And the median was 2.35.
NPNGY's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than 68.23% of 299
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.71
vs NPNGY: 3.32
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Nippon Gas Co (OTCPK:NPNGY) PEG Ratio Explanation
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.
Nippon Gas Co PEG Ratio Related Terms
Nippon Gas Co PEG Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nippon Gas Co's PEG Ratio 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 PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG Ratio 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 PEG Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Nippon Gas Co's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Gas Co's PEG Ratio 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.
* Note: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
Nippon Gas Co (NPNGY) has a PEG Ratio of 3.13 as of Jul. 04, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Nippon Gas Co and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 2.35. Over the past decade, Nippon Gas Co's PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.59 to 42.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Gas Co ranks #204 out of 299 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 68.2%.
Is Nippon Gas Co's PEG Ratio too high?
Nippon Gas Co's current PEG Ratio of 3.13 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 2.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.59 to a high of 42.93. The Utilities - Regulated industry median PEG Ratio is 1.71. Nippon Gas Co's value of 3.13 is 83% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Gas Co ranks #204 out of 299 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nippon Gas Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Gas Co's PEG Ratio compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Nippon Gas Co ranks #204 out of 299 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Nippon Gas Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.71. Nippon Gas Co's value of 3.13 is 83% above this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Gas Co's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.59 to 42.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.35 vs. the industry median of 1.71, 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 PEG Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median PEG Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.71, based on 299 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nippon Gas Co's current PEG Ratio of 3.13 is 83% 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 PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Nippon Gas Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Gas Co's current PEG Ratio is 3.13, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 2.35. 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 (NPNGY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.21, compared to a current price of $8.67 — trading 5.5% above its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 3.13, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 2.35 and 83% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.71. Nippon Gas Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nippon Gas Co (NPNGY), the current PEG Ratio is 3.13 as of Jul. 04, 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 (NPNGY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Gas Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.67 is trading 5.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.21.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Gas Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NPNGY:
PEG Ratio: 3.13 (33% above median its 10-year median of 2.35)
GF Value™: $8.21 vs. price of $8.67 (5.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 83% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#204 of 299)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NPNGY 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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