ASICS (ASCCY) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


ASCCY ASICS Corp ASCCY
89 GF Score
Price $27.64
GF Value $25.53
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is ASICS Moat Score?

ASICS ASCCY -0.22% 89 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASCCY with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.53 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,147 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, ASICS ranks better than 96.86% on this metric.

ASICS has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

ASICS has Narrow Moat: ASICS Corp has a discernible moat with brand strength and customer loyalty in the athletic footwear market. However, it faces intense competition from larger players, limiting its pricing power and market share.

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 ASICS might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

ASICS  (OTCPK:ASCCY) 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

ASICS Moat Score Related Terms

ASCCY vs NKE, DECK, ONON: Moat Score Comparison

For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, ASICS'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.

ASICS Moat Score vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, ASICS's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where ASICS's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
ASICS (ASCCY) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 27, 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, ASICS ranks #36 out of 1147 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 3.1%.
Is ASICS's Moat Score too high?
ASICS's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, ASICS ranks #36 out of 1147 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ASICS has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ASICS's Moat Score compare to NKE and DECK?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, ASICS ranks #36 out of 1147 companies for Moat Score. This places ASICS in the top 3% 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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. ASICS's current Moat Score is 4. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ASICS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ASICS (ASCCY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.53, compared to a current price of $27.64 — trading 8.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. ASICS's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 1 warning sign 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 ASICS (ASCCY), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 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 ASICS (ASCCY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ASICS stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $27.64 is trading 8.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.53. GuruFocus considers ASICS to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ASCCY:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $25.53 vs. price of $27.64 (8.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 1 warning sign

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

ASICS Business Description

Address 1-2-4 Sannomiyacho, Yamato Kobe Building, Chuo-ku, Hyogo Prefecture, Kobe, JPN, 650-0021
Founded in 1949 in Kobe, Japan, Asics is a leading sports footwear brand specializing in performance running shoes. Asics is well-known for its stability running shoe Gel-Kayano, which has been popular among runners for over 30 years thanks to its cushioning technology. It also owns Onitsuka Tiger, which is currently positioned as a premium sportswear lifestyle brand. In 2025, Asics had annual sales of over JPY 810 billion and command over 10% of the global performance running market share.
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