Nissin Foods Co (FRA:4NS) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Sep. 22, 2026)

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FRA:4NS Nissin Foods Co Ltd FRA:4NS
85 GF Score
Price €0.72
GF Value €0.68
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Nissin Foods Co Moat Score?

Nissin Foods Co has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Nissin Foods Co 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 Nissin Foods Co might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Nissin Foods Co  (FRA:4NS) 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

Nissin Foods Co Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:4NS
85GF Score
Nissin Foods Co Ltd FRA:4NS
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Is Nissin Foods Co (FRA:4NS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nissin Foods Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.72 is trading 5.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.68.

Key valuation signals for FRA:4NS:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: €0.68 vs. price of €0.72 (5.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 1 warning sign

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Nissin Foods Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 01475:Hong Kong
Address 11-13 Dai Shun Street, Tai Po Industrial Estate, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong, HKG
Nissin Foods Co Ltd is a Hong Kong-listed manufacturer and distributor of instant noodles and other food products, operating primarily in Greater China. Its core business is instant noodles, sold under brands including NISSIN, Cup Noodles, DOLL, and Fuku, alongside frozen foods, retort pouches, beverages, and snacks. The company serves retail consumers through supermarkets, convenience stores, and other mass-market channels. It reports two main segments: Hong Kong and other regions, which covers markets such as Vietnam, Korea, Taiwan, and Australia, and Mainland China, which accounts for the majority of revenue. Nissin Foods traces its origins to the Japanese instant noodle pioneer Nissin Foods Holdings, which remains a major shareholder. Revenue is generated mainly through the sale of packaged food and beverage products, with growth driven by demand for convenient, ready-to-eat meals across its geographic markets.
85GF Score

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