AUCNET (FRA:0X4) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 17, 2026)

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

FRA:0X4 AUCNET Inc FRA:0X4
91 GF Score
Price €7.15
GF Value €4.54
! 6 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is AUCNET Moat Score?

AUCNET FRA:0X4 +0.70% 91 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:0X4 with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.54. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,117 Retail - Cyclical companies, AUCNET ranks better than 97.85% on this metric.

AUCNET has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

AUCNET has Narrow Moat: AUCNET Inc has a strong narrow moat due to its proprietary technology and network effects in the auction industry. Its established platform provides a competitive edge, but it lacks the scale 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 AUCNET might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

AUCNET  (FRA:0X4) 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

AUCNET Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:0X4 vs : Moat Score Comparison

For the Internet Retail subindustry, AUCNET'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.

AUCNET Moat Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, AUCNET's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


FRA:0X4
91GF Score
AUCNET Inc FRA:0X4
Moat Score is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis
Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
AUCNET (FRA:0X4) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 17, 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, AUCNET ranks #24 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 2.1%.
Is AUCNET's Moat Score too high?
AUCNET's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, AUCNET ranks #24 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, AUCNET has a GF Score™ of 91/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AUCNET's Moat Score compare to ?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, AUCNET ranks #24 out of 1117 companies for Moat Score. This places AUCNET in the top 2% 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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. AUCNET's current Moat Score is 6. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AUCNET stock overvalued right now?
AUCNET (FRA:0X4) has a current Moat Score of 6. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.54, compared to a current price of €7.15 — trading 57.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. AUCNET's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 6 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 AUCNET (FRA:0X4), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 17, 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 AUCNET (FRA:0X4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AUCNET stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €7.15 is trading 57.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.54.

Key valuation signals for FRA:0X4:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: €4.54 vs. price of €7.15 (57.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:0X4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

AUCNET Business Description

Comparable Companies
Other Exchanges 3964:Japan
Address Aoyama OM Square, 5-8 Kita-Aoyama 2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 107‐8349
AUCNET Inc is a Japanese based auction services provider. It provides new information distribution services using media, including LaserDisc, satellite communications, and the internet. It operates in the used cars auction business, motorcycle business, the flower business, the digital products business, the brand items business, and the medical equipment business. Company operates in two segments-Lifestyle products segment, this segment consists of the digital products business and the fashion resale business and second Digital products business which involves auctions and consumer-oriented sales of used digital devices such as used smartphones and used PCs.
91GF Score

Get the complete analysis for FRA:0X4

Moat Score is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

€7.15
Price
€4.54
GF Value