{"id":221635,"date":"2026-08-27T17:06:41","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T11:36:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=221635"},"modified":"2026-08-27T17:06:43","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T11:36:43","slug":"low-debt-city-gas-stocks-worth-watching-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-city-gas-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Low-Debt City Gas Stocks Worth Watching in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"border-left: 4px solid #1F4E79; background: #EBF3FB; padding: 10px 16px; font-style: italic;\"><em>Indraprastha Gas D\/E 0.01 at Rs 147.43. Gujarat State Petronet D\/E 0.01 at Rs 268.35. Mahanagar Gas D\/E 0.03 at Rs 1,096.00. Data as of 27 Aug 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #F0F9FF; border-left: 4px solid #2E7D32; border-radius: 6px; padding: 14px 18px; margin: 18px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #1f4e79; font-size: 14px;\"><strong>Quick Answer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0;\">The three low-debt city gas stocks worth watching in 2026 are Indraprastha Gas, Gujarat State Petronet and Mahanagar Gas, each carrying a debt to equity ratio of 0.03 or below. India&#8217;s city gas distribution companies generate steady, regulated cash flow from CNG and piped natural gas sales, which has allowed most listed players to fund network expansion largely from internal accruals. All three post positive return on equity and pay dividends. A low debt to equity ratio reduces balance sheet risk, but gas allocation and pricing policy changes still need separate scrutiny.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>India&#8217;s city gas distribution sector supplies CNG to vehicles and piped natural gas to homes and industry under a regulated framework, and low-debt city gas stocks reflect the steady, largely self-funded cash flow this model generates. Indraprastha Gas, Gujarat State Petronet and Mahanagar Gas all carry a debt to equity ratio of 0.03 or below as of 27 August 2026, based on company filings.<\/p>\n<p>City gas distributors operating under long-term authorisations from the regulator collect steady volumetric margins on gas sold, which supports predictable cash flow and reduces the need for external borrowing even while expanding pipeline networks. This article covers the three names, their key numbers, and what a low leverage profile means for someone evaluating city gas stocks for a long term portfolio.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in?utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=lowdebt_citygas\"><strong>Click Here &#8211; Get Free Investment Predictions<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-city-gas-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#What_Counts_as_a_Low-Debt_City_Gas_Stock\" title=\"What Counts as a Low-Debt City Gas Stock?\">What Counts as a Low-Debt City Gas Stock?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-city-gas-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#3_Low-Debt_City_Gas_Stocks_Worth_Watching_in_2026\" title=\"3 Low-Debt City Gas Stocks Worth Watching in 2026\">3 Low-Debt City Gas Stocks Worth Watching in 2026<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-city-gas-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#1_Indraprastha_Gas\" title=\"1. Indraprastha Gas\">1. Indraprastha Gas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-city-gas-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#2_Gujarat_State_Petronet\" title=\"2. Gujarat State Petronet\">2. Gujarat State Petronet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-city-gas-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#3_Mahanagar_Gas\" title=\"3. Mahanagar Gas\">3. Mahanagar Gas<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-city-gas-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#Why_Low_Debt_Matters_for_City_Gas_Investors\" title=\"Why Low Debt Matters for City Gas Investors\">Why Low Debt Matters for City Gas Investors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-city-gas-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#Risks_to_Watch_Even_in_City_Gas_Stocks_With_Low_Debt\" title=\"Risks to Watch Even in City Gas Stocks With Low Debt\">Risks to Watch Even in City Gas Stocks With Low Debt<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-city-gas-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#How_to_Invest_in_These_City_Gas_Stocks\" title=\"How to Invest in These City Gas Stocks\">How to Invest in These City Gas Stocks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-city-gas-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-city-gas-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#FAQs_on_Low-Debt_City_Gas_Stocks\" title=\"FAQs on Low-Debt City Gas Stocks\">FAQs on Low-Debt City Gas Stocks<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-city-gas-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#Which_are_the_top_low-debt_city_gas_stocks_in_India_for_2026\" title=\"Which are the top low-debt city gas stocks in India for 2026?\">Which are the top low-debt city gas stocks in India for 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-city-gas-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#What_debt_to_equity_ratio_counts_as_low_debt_for_a_city_gas_stock\" title=\"What debt to equity ratio counts as low debt for a city gas stock?\">What debt to equity ratio counts as low debt for a city gas stock?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-city-gas-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#Is_Indraprastha_Gas_a_low-debt_stock\" title=\"Is Indraprastha Gas a low-debt stock?\">Is Indraprastha Gas a low-debt stock?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-city-gas-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#Are_low-debt_city_gas_stocks_safer_than_other_energy_stocks\" title=\"Are low-debt city gas stocks safer than other energy stocks?\">Are low-debt city gas stocks safer than other energy stocks?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-city-gas-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#Do_low-debt_city_gas_stocks_pay_dividends\" title=\"Do low-debt city gas stocks pay dividends?\">Do low-debt city gas stocks pay dividends?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-city-gas-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#Which_low-debt_city_gas_stock_has_the_lowest_debt_to_equity_ratio\" title=\"Which low-debt city gas stock has the lowest debt to equity ratio?\">Which low-debt city gas stock has the lowest debt to equity ratio?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-city-gas-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#Should_I_buy_low-debt_city_gas_stocks_only_for_their_low_debt\" title=\"Should I buy low-debt city gas stocks only for their low debt?\">Should I buy low-debt city gas stocks only for their low debt?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Counts_as_a_Low-Debt_City_Gas_Stock\"><\/span><strong>What Counts as a Low-Debt City Gas Stock?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A low-debt city gas stock is one whose total borrowings are a negligible fraction of shareholder equity, typically shown as a debt to equity ratio under 0.05. City gas distributors with long operating track records and steady regulated cash flow often fall well below this level, since network expansion is funded from internal accruals rather than debt. A near zero ratio does not always mean zero borrowings on paper, since lease liabilities for offices and compressor stations count as debt under current accounting rules.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Low-Debt_City_Gas_Stocks_Worth_Watching_in_2026\"><\/span><strong>3 Low-Debt City Gas Stocks Worth Watching in 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The table below ranks the three low-debt city gas stocks by market capitalisation, along with current market price, debt to equity ratio and 52 week trading range.<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"8\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Company<\/th>\n<th>NSE Ticker<\/th>\n<th>CMP (Rs)<\/th>\n<th>Debt to Equity<\/th>\n<th>Market Cap (Rs Cr)<\/th>\n<th>52W High (Rs)<\/th>\n<th>52W Low (Rs)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Indraprastha Gas<\/td>\n<td>IGL<\/td>\n<td>147.43<\/td>\n<td>0.01<\/td>\n<td>20,811<\/td>\n<td>223.50<\/td>\n<td>141.74<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Gujarat State Petronet<\/td>\n<td>GSPL<\/td>\n<td>268.35<\/td>\n<td>0.01<\/td>\n<td>15,174<\/td>\n<td>360.60<\/td>\n<td>226.35<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mahanagar Gas<\/td>\n<td>MGL<\/td>\n<td>1,096.00<\/td>\n<td>0.03<\/td>\n<td>11,011<\/td>\n<td>1,378.00<\/td>\n<td>900.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Indraprastha_Gas\"><\/span><strong>1. Indraprastha Gas<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Indraprastha Gas is the largest of the low-debt city gas stocks on this list, with a market capitalisation of Rs 20,811 crore and a debt to equity ratio of 0.01. The stock trades at Rs 147.43, sharply below its 52 week high of Rs 223.50. Return on equity stands at 13.47 percent and the dividend yield is 1.01 percent. As the CNG and piped gas distributor for Delhi and adjoining regions, IGL&#8217;s regulated volumetric margins have supported a largely debt free expansion.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Gujarat_State_Petronet\"><\/span><strong>2. Gujarat State Petronet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Gujarat State Petronet carries a debt to equity ratio of 0.01 and trades at Rs 268.35, well below its 52 week high of Rs 360.60. Market capitalisation stands at Rs 15,174 crore. The company&#8217;s natural gas transmission pipeline network across Gujarat supports a return on equity of 8.63 percent, the lowest on this list, and a dividend yield of 1.86 percent.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\"><strong>Check the Univest Screener for live debt to equity data<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Mahanagar_Gas\"><\/span><strong>3. Mahanagar Gas<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Mahanagar Gas rounds out the list with a debt to equity ratio of 0.03 and a current market price of Rs 1,096.00. Market capitalisation stands at Rs 11,011 crore, with a 52 week range of Rs 900.00 to Rs 1,378.00. As the CNG and piped gas distributor for Mumbai and adjoining areas, the company posts a return on equity of 13.09 percent and a dividend yield of 2.69 percent, the highest payout on this list.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><em>Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/in\/app\/univest-stocks-investment\/id6443753518\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest iOS App<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.univest.capp&amp;hl=en_IN\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest Android App<\/a> to track these low-debt city gas stocks on the go.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Low_Debt_Matters_for_City_Gas_Investors\"><\/span><strong>Why Low Debt Matters for City Gas Investors<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Lower Interest Cost Risk:<\/strong> A company with negligible borrowing is largely insulated from rising interest rates, since it has few loans whose cost can climb during a tightening cycle.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Predictable Cash Flow Supports Self-Funding:<\/strong> Regulated volumetric margins on CNG and piped gas sales give city gas distributors steady cash flow, which reduces the need for external borrowing to fund network expansion.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Higher Dividend Capacity:<\/strong> Cash that would otherwise service debt is available for dividends, which is one reason Mahanagar Gas and Gujarat State Petronet maintain steady payouts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cushion Against Gas Allocation Changes:<\/strong> A low-debt balance sheet gives more room to absorb temporary disruptions when domestic gas allocation or pricing policy shifts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Room to Fund Network Expansion:<\/strong> A clean balance sheet gives management room to fund new pipeline and compressor station additions from internal accruals rather than fresh loans.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risks_to_Watch_Even_in_City_Gas_Stocks_With_Low_Debt\"><\/span><strong>Risks to Watch Even in City Gas Stocks With Low Debt<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Valuation Risk:<\/strong> A low debt to equity ratio does not protect a stock from being expensive relative to its own history, so comparing current multiples against past trading ranges remains useful.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Gas Allocation and Pricing Policy Risk:<\/strong> City gas distributors depend on domestic gas allocation at administered prices, and policy changes can directly affect input costs and margins.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Electric Vehicle Transition Risk:<\/strong> A shift toward electric vehicles over time could reduce CNG demand growth in the vehicle segment, a key volume driver for several city gas distributors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Competitive Bidding for New Geographies:<\/strong> Expansion into new geographic areas happens through competitive bidding rounds, where aggressive bids by rivals can affect future growth opportunities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Industrial and Commercial Demand Cyclicality:<\/strong> A portion of piped gas volumes goes to industrial and commercial customers, whose demand can soften during periods of weak economic activity.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Invest_in_These_City_Gas_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>How to Invest in These City Gas Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Start by comparing the debt to equity ratio, price to earnings ratio and volume growth of each company against its own recent history, rather than looking at the debt figure in isolation.<\/p>\n<p>A live fundamentals screener can help with this comparison, since debt to equity, PE and dividend yield figures move every quarter and a static snapshot goes stale quickly.<\/p>\n<p>Next, check recent commentary on gas allocation policy, CNG and piped gas volume trends, and new geography wins, since these factors move city gas stocks more than balance sheet strength alone.<\/p>\n<p>Decide on a position size based on your existing exposure to the energy and utilities theme, since these names already sit in several thematic mutual funds and may overlap with existing holdings.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, place the order through a SEBI registered broker or investment platform, and set a review date, such as the next quarterly results, rather than relying on the current debt to equity figure indefinitely.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Indraprastha Gas, Gujarat State Petronet and Mahanagar Gas currently stand out as low-debt city gas stocks with debt to equity ratios of 0.03 or below, positive return on equity, and steady regulated cash flow. A clean balance sheet lowers one category of risk, but gas allocation policy and demand transitions still need to be assessed stock by stock. Consult a SEBI registered advisor before making any investment decision, and treat the figures in this article as a starting point for further research rather than a final recommendation.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #CC0000; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 24px 0;\">\n<p style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0;\"><strong style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Disclaimer:<\/strong> Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Univest (SEBI RA INH000013776).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_Low-Debt_City_Gas_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>FAQs on Low-Debt City Gas Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_are_the_top_low-debt_city_gas_stocks_in_India_for_2026\"><\/span><strong>Which are the top low-debt city gas stocks in India for 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Indraprastha Gas, Gujarat State Petronet and Mahanagar Gas are the top low-debt city gas stocks in India for 2026, each with a debt to equity ratio of 0.03 or below as of 27 August 2026.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_debt_to_equity_ratio_counts_as_low_debt_for_a_city_gas_stock\"><\/span><strong>What debt to equity ratio counts as low debt for a city gas stock?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> A debt to equity ratio under 0.05 is generally treated as low debt for city gas distributors, since their regulated, steady cash flow model needs very little borrowed capital.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Indraprastha_Gas_a_low-debt_stock\"><\/span><strong>Is Indraprastha Gas a low-debt stock?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Indraprastha Gas carries a debt to equity ratio of 0.01, among the lowest of any listed Indian city gas distributor, along with a return on equity of 13.47 percent.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_low-debt_city_gas_stocks_safer_than_other_energy_stocks\"><\/span><strong>Are low-debt city gas stocks safer than other energy stocks?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Low-debt city gas stocks carry lower interest rate and refinancing risk than leveraged companies, but they are not immune to gas allocation policy changes or the longer term electric vehicle transition.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_low-debt_city_gas_stocks_pay_dividends\"><\/span><strong>Do low-debt city gas stocks pay dividends?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> All three low-debt city gas stocks on this list pay dividends, with Mahanagar Gas at 2.69 percent yield being the highest.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_low-debt_city_gas_stock_has_the_lowest_debt_to_equity_ratio\"><\/span><strong>Which low-debt city gas stock has the lowest debt to equity ratio?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Indraprastha Gas and Gujarat State Petronet both report a debt to equity ratio of 0.01, the lowest in this list.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_buy_low-debt_city_gas_stocks_only_for_their_low_debt\"><\/span><strong>Should I buy low-debt city gas stocks only for their low debt?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Low debt should be one factor among several, alongside gas allocation policy, volume trends and return on equity, when deciding whether to buy any of these low-debt city gas stocks.<\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-schema\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Indraprastha Gas, Gujarat State Petronet and Mahanagar Gas all carry a debt to equity ratio of 0.03 or below. 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