Hiroshima Gas Co (TSE:9535) Altman Z-Score: 1.93 (As of Aug. 23, 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:9535 Hiroshima Gas Co Ltd TSE:9535
63 GF Score
Price 円424.00
GF Value 円350.64
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Hiroshima Gas Co Altman Z-Score?

Hiroshima Gas Co TSE:9535 63 Altman Z-Score is 1.93 as of Aug. 23, 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 1.80. GuruFocus rates TSE:9535 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of 円350.64 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 911 Oil & Gas companies, Hiroshima Gas Co ranks worse than 53.02% on this metric.

The Altman Z-Score is a model designed to predict the likelihood of a company going bankrupt within the next two years. Created by American finance professor Edward Altman in 1968, the model is specifically designed for publicly traded manufacturing companies with assets greater than $1 million.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 1.85 is in the grey area. This implies that the company is under some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.8, the company may face bankruptcy risk.

Hiroshima Gas Co has a Altman Z-Score of 1.93, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that Hiroshima Gas Co is in some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.81, the company may face bankrupcy risk.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Altman Z-Score <= 1.8, it is in Distress Zones.
When Altman Z-Score >= 3, it is in Safe Zones.
When Altman Z-Score is between 1.8 and 3, it is in Grey Zones.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hiroshima Gas Co's Altman Z-Score or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:9535' s Altman Z-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.66   Med: 1.8   Max: 1.9
Current: 1.85

During the past 13 years, Hiroshima Gas Co's highest Altman Z-Score was 1.90. The lowest was 1.66. And the median was 1.80.


Hiroshima Gas Co  (TSE:9535) Altman Z-Score Explanation

X1: The Working Capital/Total Assets (WC/TA) ratio is a measure of the net liquid assets of the firm relative to the total capitalization. Working capital is defined as the difference between current assets and current liabilities. Ordinarily, a firm experiencing consistent operating losses will have shrinking current assets in relation to total assets. Altman found this one proved to be the most valuable liquidity ratio comparing with the current ratio and the quick ratio. This is however the least significant of the five factors.

X2: Retained Earnings/Total Assets: the RE/TA ratio measures the leverage of a firm. Retained earnings is the account which reports the total amount of reinvested earnings and/or losses of a firm over its entire life. Those firms with high RE, relative to TA, have financed their assets through retention of profits and have not utilized as much debt.

X3, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets (EBIT/TA): This ratio is a measure of the true productivity of the firm's assets, independent of any tax or leverage factors. Since a firm's ultimate existence is based on the earning power of its assets, this ratio appears to be particularly appropriate for studies dealing with corporate failure. This ratio continually outperforms other profitability measures, including cash flow.

X4, Market Value of Equity/Book Value of Total Liabilities (MVE/TL): The measure shows how much the firm's assets can decline in value (measured by market value of equity plus debt) before the liabilities exceed the assets and the firm becomes insolvent.

X5, Revenue/Total Assets (S/TA): The capital-turnover ratio is a standard financial ratio illustrating the sales generating ability of the firm's assets.

Read more about Altman Z-Score and the original research.


Be Aware

Altman Z-Score does not apply to financial companies.


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Hiroshima Gas Co Altman Z-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hiroshima Gas Co's Altman Z-Score 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.

Hiroshima Gas Co Altman Z-Score Chart

Hiroshima Gas Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Altman Z-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.75 1.86 1.82 1.66 1.83

Hiroshima Gas Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Altman Z-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.68 1.60 1.59 1.83 0.00

TSE:9535 vs XOM, CVX: Altman Z-Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Hiroshima Gas Co's Altman Z-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Altman Z-Score 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.


Hiroshima Gas Co Altman Z-Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Hiroshima Gas Co's Altman Z-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hiroshima Gas Co's Altman Z-Score falls into.


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Hiroshima Gas Co Altman Z-Score Calculation

Altman Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

Hiroshima Gas Co's Altman Z-Score for today is calculated with this formula:

Z=1.2*X1+1.4*X2+3.3*X3+0.6*X4+1.0*X5
=1.2*0.1232+1.4*0.4698+3.3*0.021+0.6*0.5763+1.0*0.711
=1.93

* 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. GuruFocus does not calculate Altman Z-Score when X4 or X5 value is 0.

Trailing Twelve Months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026:
Total Assets was 円125,562 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円31,226 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円15,756 Mil.
Retained Earnings was 円58,988 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was 718 + 2033 + 145 + -434 = 円2,462 Mil.
Interest Expense was -48 + -42 + -41 + -42 = 円-173 Mil.
Revenue was 22353 + 26517 + 21620 + 18786 = 円89,276 Mil.
Market Cap (Today) was 円29,144 Mil.
Total Liabilities was 円50,573 Mil.

* Note that for stock reported semi-annually or annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data.

X1=Working Capital/Total Assets
=(Total Current Assets - Total Current Liabilities)/Total Assets
=(31226 - 15756)/125562
=0.1232

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=58988/125562
=0.4698

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(2462 - -173)/125562
=0.021

X4=Market Value Equity/Book Value of Total Liabilities
=Market Cap/Total Liabilities
=29143.883/50573
=0.5763

X5=Revenue/Total Assets
=89276/125562
=0.711

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Distress Zones - 1.81 < Grey Zones < 2.99 - Safe Zones

Hiroshima Gas Co has a Altman Z-Score of 1.93 indicating it is in Grey Zones.

Study by Altman found that companies that are in Distress Zone have more than 80% of chances of bankruptcy in two years.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Altman Z-Score →
What does a Altman Z-Score of 1.93 mean?
Hiroshima Gas Co (TSE:9535) has a Altman Z-Score of 1.93 as of Aug. 23, 2026. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on Hiroshima Gas Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.80. Over the past decade, Hiroshima Gas Co's Altman Z-Score has ranged from 1.66 to 1.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Hiroshima Gas Co ranks #483 out of 911 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 53%.
Is Hiroshima Gas Co's Altman Z-Score too high?
Hiroshima Gas Co's current Altman Z-Score of 1.93 is near median its 10-year median of 1.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.66 to a high of 1.90. The Oil & Gas industry median Altman Z-Score is 1.95. Hiroshima Gas Co's value of 1.93 is 1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hiroshima Gas Co ranks #483 out of 911 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hiroshima Gas Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hiroshima Gas Co's Altman Z-Score compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Hiroshima Gas Co ranks #483 out of 911 companies for Altman Z-Score. This places Hiroshima Gas Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Altman Z-Score is 1.95. Hiroshima Gas Co's value of 1.93 is 1% below this benchmark. Historically, Hiroshima Gas Co's own Altman Z-Score has ranged from 1.66 to 1.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.80 vs. the industry median of 1.95, Hiroshima Gas Co has consistently been below 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 Altman Z-Score for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Altman Z-Score among Oil & Gas companies is 1.95, based on 911 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Altman Z-Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Altman Z-Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hiroshima Gas Co's current Altman Z-Score of 1.93 is 1% below 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 Altman Z-Score mean?
A high Altman Z-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on Hiroshima Gas Co and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Altman Z-Score is 1.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hiroshima Gas Co's current Altman Z-Score is 1.93, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hiroshima Gas Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hiroshima Gas Co (TSE:9535) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円350.64, compared to a current price of 円424.00 — trading 20.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z-Score is 1.93, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.80 and 1% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.95. Hiroshima Gas Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Altman Z-Score calculated?
Altman Z-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hiroshima Gas Co (TSE:9535), the current Altman Z-Score is 1.93 as of Aug. 23, 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 Hiroshima Gas Co (TSE:9535) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hiroshima Gas Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円424.00 is trading 20.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円350.64. GuruFocus considers Hiroshima Gas Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9535:

  • Altman Z-Score: 1.93 (near median its 10-year median of 1.80)
  • GF Value™: 円350.64 vs. price of 円424.00 (20.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1% below the Oil & Gas median (#483 of 911)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9535 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hiroshima Gas Co Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 2-7-1 Minamimachi, Minami Ward, Hiroshima, JPN, 734-8555
Hiroshima Gas Co Ltd is a provider of gas in the Chugoku region of Japan. It engages in supply of gas business, sale of gas appliances, sales of liquefied natural gas, and electricity business. Its business segments include Gas business which includes production, supply and sale of city gas, wholesale supply of gas to other gas companies; LPG business includes sale of LPG, refilling of LPG tanks, sale of LPG devices and installation of LPG pipes, and Other activities include construction, engineering, installation of machinery, and information distribution.
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