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Hokuriku Gas CoTSE:9537 67 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.28% as of Mar. 2026, which is 212% above its 10-year median of 2.01. GuruFocus rates TSE:9537 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,698.40 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 509 Utilities - Regulated companies, Hokuriku Gas Co ranks better than 67.78% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Hokuriku Gas Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円4,019 Mil. Hokuriku Gas Co's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円63,965 Mil. Therefore, Hokuriku Gas Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.28%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hokuriku Gas Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9537'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.9 Med: 2.01 Max: 5
Current: 5
During the past 13 years, Hokuriku Gas Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 5.00%. The lowest was -2.90%. And the median was 2.01%.
TSE:9537's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 67.78% of 509
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 3.3
vs TSE:9537: 5.00
Hokuriku Gas Co (TSE:9537) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Hokuriku Gas Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Hokuriku Gas Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hokuriku Gas Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
TSE:9537 vs ATO, NI: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Hokuriku Gas Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Hokuriku Gas Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hokuriku Gas Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.28% mean?
Hokuriku Gas Co (TSE:9537) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.28% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Hokuriku Gas Co and its competitors. This is 212% above median its historical median of 2.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Hokuriku Gas Co ranks #164 out of 509 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 32.2%.
Is Hokuriku Gas Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Hokuriku Gas Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.28% is 212% above median its 10-year median of 2.01. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.30. Hokuriku Gas Co's value of 6.28% is 90.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hokuriku Gas Co ranks #164 out of 509 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Hokuriku Gas Co ranks #164 out of 509 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Hokuriku Gas Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.30. Hokuriku Gas Co's value of 6.28% is 90.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.01 vs. the industry median of 3.30, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Utilities - Regulated companies is 3.30, based on 509 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hokuriku Gas Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.28% is 90.3% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Hokuriku Gas Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hokuriku Gas Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.28%, which is 212% above median its own 10-year median of 2.01. 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3,698.40, compared to a current price of 円4,500.00 — trading 21.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.28%, which is 212% above median its 10-year median of 2.01 and 90.3% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 3.30. Hokuriku Gas Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hokuriku Gas Co (TSE:9537), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.28% 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4,500.00 is trading 21.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,698.40.
GuruFocus considers Hokuriku Gas Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9537:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 6.28% (212% above median its 10-year median of 2.01)
GF Value™: 円3,698.40 vs. price of 円4,500.00 (21.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 90.3% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#164 of 509)
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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