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Can Idemitsu Kosan Generate Enough Cash From Oil to Fund Transition?

Andrew Stolz

Its net-debt to equity ratio stood at 0.9x Historically, Japan has a very low risk-free rate. Balance sheet – Idemitsu Kosan. As of 2021, Idemitsu has a cash-to-assets ratio of 3%. Low cash generation ability might result in conservative expansion plans. Idemitsu has moderate high leverage. Ratios – Idemitsu Kosan.

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How Much Can Gazprom Prosper From Europe’s Energy Crisis?

Andrew Stolz

Gazprom is a capital-intensive business, with more than 70% of total assets being net fixed assets. Its net-debt to equity ratio stood at 0.3 Russia has a massively high risk-free rate of 10%. Expansion of pipeline structure requires high CAPEX in the future. Gazprom has relatively low leverage.