EJPRF (East Japan Railway Co) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


EJPRF East Japan Railway Co EJPRF
67 GF Score
Price $18.81
GF Value $22.51
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is East Japan Railway Co Moat Score?

East Japan Railway Co EJPRF 67 Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates EJPRF with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.51 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,056 Transportation companies, East Japan Railway Co ranks better than 99.43% on this metric.

East Japan Railway Co has the Moat Score of 7, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

East Japan Railway Co has Wide Moat: East Japan Railway Co has a strong market leadership position with significant regulatory barriers and a superior distribution network. Its durable cost advantages and strong brand presence in Japan provide it with a clear and robust 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 East Japan Railway Co might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

East Japan Railway Co  (OTCPK:EJPRF) 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

East Japan Railway Co Moat Score Related Terms

EJPRF vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Moat Score Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, East Japan Railway 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.

East Japan Railway Co Moat Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, East Japan Railway Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where East Japan Railway Co's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
East Japan Railway Co (EJPRF) has a Moat Score of 7 as of Jul. 02, 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, East Japan Railway Co ranks #6 out of 1056 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 0.59999999999999%.
Is East Japan Railway Co's Moat Score too high?
East Japan Railway Co's current Moat Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, East Japan Railway Co ranks #6 out of 1056 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, East Japan Railway Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does East Japan Railway Co's Moat Score compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, East Japan Railway Co ranks #6 out of 1056 companies for Moat Score. This places East Japan Railway Co in the top 1% 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 Transportation company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Transportation 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. East Japan Railway Co's current Moat Score is 7. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is East Japan Railway Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, East Japan Railway Co (EJPRF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.51, compared to a current price of $18.81 — trading 16.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7. East Japan Railway Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 3 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 East Japan Railway Co (EJPRF), the current Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 02, 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 East Japan Railway Co (EJPRF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, East Japan Railway Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $18.81 is trading 16.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $22.51. GuruFocus considers East Japan Railway Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for EJPRF:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: $22.51 vs. price of $18.81 (16.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 3 warning signs

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

East Japan Railway Co Business Description

Address 2-2-2 Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 151-8578
East Japan Railway Company, or JR East, is the largest railway operator in Japan. It was originally established when the government-owned nationwide railway operator underwent a six-way territorial split in 1987, though it wasn't fully privatized until 2002. It runs both long distance bullet trains, known as Shinkansen, and shorter municipal train routes around and from Tokyo. Its 7,400 kilometers of rail track covers half of Japan's population and a third of the country's land area. Two thirds of revenue is from transportation, with most of the rest from retail operations and real estate investments.
67GF Score

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