DACHF (Daicel) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


DACHF Daicel Corp DACHF
84 GF Score
Price $8.00
GF Value $9.99
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Daicel Moat Score?

Daicel DACHF -0.12% 84 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates DACHF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.99 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,623 Chemicals companies, Daicel ranks better than 96.12% on this metric.

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

Daicel has Narrow Moat: Daicel Corp has a solid narrow moat due to its proprietary technology and consistent innovation in the chemical industry. It benefits from economies of scale, but lacks significant regulatory barriers or exclusive licenses for a wide moat.

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 Daicel might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Daicel  (OTCPK:DACHF) 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

Daicel Moat Score Related Terms

DACHF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Daicel'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.

Daicel Moat Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Daicel's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Daicel (DACHF) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 03, 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, Daicel ranks #63 out of 1623 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 3.9%.
Is Daicel's Moat Score too high?
Daicel's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Daicel ranks #63 out of 1623 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Daicel has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daicel's Moat Score compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Daicel ranks #63 out of 1623 companies for Moat Score. This places Daicel in the top 4% 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 Chemicals company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Chemicals 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. Daicel'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 Daicel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daicel (DACHF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.99, compared to a current price of $8.00 — trading 19.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Daicel's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 8 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 Daicel (DACHF), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 03, 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 Daicel (DACHF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daicel stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $8.00 is trading 19.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.99. GuruFocus considers Daicel to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for DACHF:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $9.99 vs. price of $8.00 (19.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Daicel Business Description

Other Exchanges 4202:Japan9DC:Germany
Address 3-1 Ofukacho, Grand Front Osaka Tower B, Kita-ku, Osaka, JPN
Daicel Corp is a Japanese chemical company engaged in engineering plastics, materials, medical health care, safety, smart materials, & other businesses. The company operates through five segments. The Engineering Plastics segment includes polyacetal resins, PET resins, liquid crystal polymers, and related products. The Material segment covers acetic acid, derivatives, acetate tow, cellulose acetate, and cosmetic raw materials. The Medical Health Care segment provides enantiomer separation columns and health food materials. The Safety segment offers inflators for automobile airbags and circuit breakers, while the Smart segment handles caprolactone derivatives, epoxy compounds, semiconductor materials, and functional films. The Others segment includes membranes and transportation warehouses.
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