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Hokuriku Gas CoTSE:9537 -1.15%67 Quick Ratio is 1.56 as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 1.47. 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 508 Utilities - Regulated companies, Hokuriku Gas Co ranks better than 76.18% on this metric.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets excludes Total Inventories divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Hokuriku Gas Co's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.56.
Hokuriku Gas Co has a quick ratio of 1.56. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hokuriku Gas Co's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9537'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.1 Med: 1.47 Max: 1.69
Current: 1.56
During the past 13 years, Hokuriku Gas Co's highest Quick Ratio was 1.69. The lowest was 1.10. And the median was 1.47.
TSE:9537's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 76.18% of 508
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.02
vs TSE:9537: 1.56
Hokuriku Gas Co (TSE:9537) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Hokuriku Gas Co Quick Ratio Related Terms
Hokuriku Gas Co Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hokuriku Gas Co's Quick 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, Hokuriku Gas Co's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick 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.
Hokuriku Gas Co Quick Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Hokuriku Gas Co's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hokuriku Gas Co's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
Hokuriku Gas Co's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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 Quick Ratio of 1.56 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Hokuriku Gas Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.47. Over the past decade, Hokuriku Gas Co's Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.10 to 1.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Hokuriku Gas Co ranks #121 out of 508 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 23.8%.
Is Hokuriku Gas Co's Quick Ratio too high?
Hokuriku Gas Co's current Quick Ratio of 1.56 is near median its 10-year median of 1.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.10 to a high of 1.69. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Quick Ratio is 1.02. Hokuriku Gas Co's value of 1.56 is 52.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hokuriku Gas Co ranks #121 out of 508 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 Quick Ratio compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Hokuriku Gas Co ranks #121 out of 508 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Hokuriku Gas Co in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.02. Hokuriku Gas Co's value of 1.56 is 52.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Hokuriku Gas Co's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.10 to 1.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.47 vs. the industry median of 1.02, 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 Quick Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Quick Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.02, based on 508 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hokuriku Gas Co's current Quick Ratio of 1.56 is 52.9% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Hokuriku Gas Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hokuriku Gas Co's current Quick Ratio is 1.56, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.47. 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 Quick Ratio is 1.56, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.47 and 52.9% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.02. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hokuriku Gas Co (TSE:9537), the current Quick Ratio is 1.56 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 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:
Quick Ratio: 1.56 (near median its 10-year median of 1.47)
GF Value™: 円3,701.52 vs. price of 円4,280.00 (15.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 52.9% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#121 of 508)
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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