Shima Seiki Mfg (FRA:2ME) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 17, 2026)

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FRA:2ME Shima Seiki Mfg Ltd FRA:2ME
67 GF Score
Price €4.75
GF Value €6.45
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Shima Seiki Mfg Moat Score?

Shima Seiki Mfg has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Shima Seiki Mfg has

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 Shima Seiki Mfg might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Shima Seiki Mfg  (FRA:2ME) 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

Shima Seiki Mfg Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:2ME
67GF Score
Shima Seiki Mfg Ltd FRA:2ME
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Is Shima Seiki Mfg (FRA:2ME) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shima Seiki Mfg stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €4.75 is trading 26.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €6.45.

Key valuation signals for FRA:2ME:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: €6.45 vs. price of €4.75 (26.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 4 warning signs

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Shima Seiki Mfg Business Description

Other Exchanges 6222:Japan
Address 85 Sakata, Wakayama, JPN, 641-8511
Shima Seiki Mfg Ltd is a Japan-based company that is engaged in developing, manufacturing, selling, and servicing computerized flat knitting machines, design systems, automatic fabric-cutting machines, and glove- and sock-knitting machines. The company's products are applied in apparel, knitting, weaving, printing, circular knitting, interior furnishings, automotive, aerospace, and other industrial materials. Flat knitting machines account for the majority of the company's sales. Shima Seiki generates most of its sales from Asia and Europe.
67GF Score

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€4.75
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