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Nippon Gas CoNPNGY 79 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 11.11 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 52% above its 10-year median of 7.30. GuruFocus rates NPNGY with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.47 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 437 Utilities - Regulated companies, Nippon Gas Co ranks better than 88.1% on this metric.
Nippon Gas Co's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.11.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nippon Gas Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
NPNGY'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.94 Med: 7.3 Max: 12.3
Current: 11.11
During the past 13 years, Nippon Gas Co's highest Yield on Cost was 12.30. The lowest was 1.94. And the median was 7.30.
NPNGY's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 88.1% of 437
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 4.15
vs NPNGY: 11.11
Nippon Gas Co (OTCPK:NPNGY) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Nippon Gas Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
NPNGY vs ATO, NI: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Nippon Gas Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Nippon Gas Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Gas Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of Nippon Gas Co is calculated as
Nippon Gas Co (NPNGY) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 11.11 as of Jul. 27, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Nippon Gas Co and its competitors. This is 52% above median its historical median of 7.30. Over the past decade, Nippon Gas Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.94 to 12.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Gas Co ranks #52 out of 437 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 11.9%.
Is Nippon Gas Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Nippon Gas Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 11.11 is 52% above median its 10-year median of 7.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.94 to a high of 12.30. The Utilities - Regulated industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.15. Nippon Gas Co's value of 11.11 is 167.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Gas Co ranks #52 out of 437 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nippon Gas Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Gas Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Nippon Gas Co ranks #52 out of 437 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Nippon Gas Co in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.15. Nippon Gas Co's value of 11.11 is 167.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Gas Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.94 to 12.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.30 vs. the industry median of 4.15, 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 4.15, based on 437 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nippon Gas Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 11.11 is 167.7% 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Nippon Gas Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Gas Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 11.11, which is 52% above median its own 10-year median of 7.30. 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 $7.47, compared to a current price of $8.67 — trading 16% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 11.11, which is 52% above median its 10-year median of 7.30 and 167.7% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 4.15. Nippon Gas Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nippon Gas Co (NPNGY), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 11.11 as of Jul. 27, 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 16% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.47.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Gas Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NPNGY:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 11.11 (52% above median its 10-year median of 7.30)
GF Value™: $7.47 vs. price of $8.67 (16% above fair value)
Industry Position: 167.7% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#52 of 437)
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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