Hokuriku Gas Co (TSE:9537) 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: 0.79 (As of Aug. 29, 2026)

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TSE:9537 Hokuriku Gas Co Ltd TSE:9537
65 GF Score
Price 円4,250.00
GF Value 円3,717.97
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Hokuriku Gas Co 1-Year Sharpe Ratio?

Hokuriku Gas Co TSE:9537 65 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.79 as of Aug. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:9537 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,717.97 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

The 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk over the past year. As of today (2026-08-29), Hokuriku Gas Co's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.79.


Hokuriku Gas Co  (TSE:9537) 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Explanation

The 1-Year Sharpe Ratio inidicates the risk-adjusted return of an investment over the past year. It is calculated as the annualized result of the average monthly excess return divided by its standard deviation over the past year. The monthly excess return is the monthly investment return minus the monthly risk-free rate (typically the 10-year Treasury Constant Maturity Rate). If the risk-free rate for a specific region is not available, U.S. data is used by default.

The greater a portfolio's Sharpe Ratio, the better its risk-adjusted performance. A negative Sharpe Ratio means the risk-free rate is greater than the portfolio’s historical or projected return, or else the portfolio's return is expected to be negative.


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TSE:9537 vs ATO, NI: 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Hokuriku Gas Co's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 1-Year Sharpe 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 1-Year Sharpe Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Hokuriku Gas Co's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hokuriku Gas Co's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio falls into.


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Hokuriku Gas Co 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Calculation

The 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the performance of an investment such as a stock or portfolio compared to a risk-free asset. A stock / portfolio's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio can be calculated by dividing the difference between the one-year returns of the investment and the risk-free rate, by the standard deviation of the investment returns over one year.

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What does a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 0.79 mean?
Hokuriku Gas Co (TSE:9537) has a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 0.79 as of Aug. 29, 2026. 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk. View historical data for Hokuriku Gas Co and its competitors.
Is Hokuriku Gas Co's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio too high?
Hokuriku Gas Co's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.79. Overall, Hokuriku Gas Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hokuriku Gas Co's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio compare to ATO and NI?
Hokuriku Gas Co's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 0.79 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 1-Year Sharpe Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good 1-Year Sharpe Ratio depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, 1-Year Sharpe Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 1-Year Sharpe Ratio mean?
A high 1-Year Sharpe Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk. View historical data for Hokuriku Gas Co and its competitors. Hokuriku Gas Co's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.79. 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3,717.97, compared to a current price of 円4,250.00 — trading 14.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.79. Hokuriku Gas Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 1-Year Sharpe Ratio calculated?
1-Year Sharpe Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hokuriku Gas Co (TSE:9537), the current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.79 as of Aug. 29, 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4,250.00 is trading 14.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,717.97. GuruFocus considers Hokuriku Gas Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9537:

  • 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: 0.79
  • GF Value™: 円3,717.97 vs. price of 円4,250.00 (14.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 3 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address Hokuriku Building, 2-23 Higashi-Odori 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Niigata City, JPN, 950-8748
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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円4,250.00
Price
円3,717.97
GF Value