BRTHF (Brother Industries) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 06, 2026)


BRTHF Brother Industries Ltd BRTHF
70 GF Score
Price $21.51
GF Value $18.45
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Brother Industries Moat Score?

Brother Industries BRTHF +0.09% 70 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates BRTHF with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.45 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,035 Industrial Products companies, Brother Industries ranks better than 96.94% on this metric.

Brother Industries has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Brother Industries has Narrow Moat: Brother Industries has a solid narrow moat due to its strong brand strength and customer loyalty in the printing and electronics sectors. It benefits from economies of scale and a robust distribution network. However, it faces intense competition and lacks significant regulatory barriers or exclusive licenses, limiting its moat to a narrow category.

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 Brother Industries might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Brother Industries  (OTCPK:BRTHF) 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

Brother Industries Moat Score Related Terms

Brother Industries Moat Score Competitor Comparison

For the Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, Brother Industries'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.

Brother Industries Moat Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Brother Industries's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Brother Industries (BRTHF) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 06, 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, Brother Industries ranks #93 out of 3035 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 3.1%.
Is Brother Industries' Moat Score too high?
Brother Industries' current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Brother Industries ranks #93 out of 3035 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Brother Industries has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brother Industries' Moat Score compare to competitors?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Brother Industries ranks #93 out of 3035 companies for Moat Score. This places Brother Industries 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Industrial Products 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. Brother Industries's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brother Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brother Industries (BRTHF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.45, compared to a current price of $21.51 — trading 16.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Brother Industries' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 5 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 Brother Industries (BRTHF), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 06, 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 Brother Industries (BRTHF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brother Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $21.51 is trading 16.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.45. GuruFocus considers Brother Industries to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BRTHF:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $18.45 vs. price of $21.51 (16.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Brother Industries Business Description

Address 15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya, JPN, 467-8577
Brother Industries Ltd is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in producing and selling office equipment, printing solutions, and related supplies. The company operates through seven segments. The Domino segment covers industrial printing equipment, while the Machinery segment handles machine tools, industrial sewing machines, and garment printers. The Network and Content segment involves karaoke equipment and IT systems, and the Nissei segment produces reducers and gears. The Others segment includes new construction and renovation of buildings, and investment in information systems. The Personal and Home segment makes household sewing machines, and Printing and Solutions focuses on telecommunications and printing equipment. It generates majority revenue from Printing & Solutions segment.
70GF Score

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