AKBIF (Akebono Brake Industry Co) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 21, 2026)

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AKBIF Akebono Brake Industry Co Ltd AKBIF
45 GF Score
Price $0.72
GF Value $0.42
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Akebono Brake Industry Co Moat Score?

Akebono Brake Industry Co AKBIF 45 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates AKBIF with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.42. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,312 Vehicles & Parts companies, Akebono Brake Industry Co ranks better than 87.04% on this metric.

Akebono Brake Industry Co has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Akebono Brake Industry Co has No Moat: Akebono Brake Industry has a modest market presence in the automotive parts industry but lacks significant cost advantages or proprietary technology. The company faces intense competition and has limited pricing power, resulting in transient competitive advantages.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Akebono Brake Industry Co might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Akebono Brake Industry Co  (OTCPK:AKBIF) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Akebono Brake Industry Co Moat Score Related Terms

AKBIF vs ORLY, AZO: Moat Score Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Akebono Brake Industry Co's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat 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.

Akebono Brake Industry Co Moat Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Akebono Brake Industry Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Akebono Brake Industry Co's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Akebono Brake Industry Co (AKBIF) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 21, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Akebono Brake Industry Co ranks #170 out of 1312 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 13%.
Is Akebono Brake Industry Co's Moat Score too high?
Akebono Brake Industry Co's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Akebono Brake Industry Co ranks #170 out of 1312 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Akebono Brake Industry Co has a GF Score™ of 45/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Akebono Brake Industry Co's Moat Score compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Akebono Brake Industry Co ranks #170 out of 1312 companies for Moat Score. This places Akebono Brake Industry Co in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Akebono Brake Industry Co's current Moat Score is 3. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Akebono Brake Industry Co stock overvalued right now?
Akebono Brake Industry Co (AKBIF) has a current Moat Score of 3. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.42, compared to a current price of $0.72 — trading 72.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Akebono Brake Industry Co's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Akebono Brake Industry Co (AKBIF), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 21, 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 Akebono Brake Industry Co (AKBIF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Akebono Brake Industry Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.72 is trading 72.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.42.

Key valuation signals for AKBIF:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $0.42 vs. price of $0.72 (72.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Akebono Brake Industry Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 7238:Japan
Address 19-5 Nihonbashi Koami-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-8534
Akebono Brake Industry Co Ltd engages in the manufacture and sale of brakes and its components. Its brakes are widely used in various applications, such as passenger and commercial vehicles, motorcycles, rail vehicles and industrial machinery. The firm's product portfolio consists of automobile brakes, motorcycle brakes, rolling stock brakes, industrial machinery brakes, sensors, and concept brake systems.
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