Menicon Co (FRA:5FR) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Aug. 02, 2026)

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FRA:5FR Menicon Co Ltd FRA:5FR
89 GF Score
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GF Value €9.01
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What is Menicon Co Moat Score?

Menicon Co FRA:5FR -1.63% 89 Moat Score is 6 as of Aug. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:5FR with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.01. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 839 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Menicon Co ranks better than 95.71% on this metric.

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

Menicon Co has Menicon benefits from strong brand recognition in the contact lens industry, with significant intellectual property and regulatory expertise. It has a solid distribution network but faces competition that limits its pricing power and market share growth.

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 Menicon Co might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Menicon Co  (FRA:5FR) 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

Menicon Co Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:5FR vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: Moat Score Comparison

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Menicon 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.

Menicon Co Moat Score vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Menicon Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Menicon Co (FRA:5FR) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Aug. 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, Menicon Co ranks #36 out of 839 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 4.3%.
Is Menicon Co's Moat Score too high?
Menicon Co's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Menicon Co ranks #36 out of 839 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Menicon Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Menicon Co's Moat Score compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Menicon Co ranks #36 out of 839 companies for Moat Score. This places Menicon Co 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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. Menicon Co'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 Menicon Co stock overvalued right now?
Menicon Co (FRA:5FR) has a current Moat Score of 6. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.01, compared to a current price of €9.05 — trading 0.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Menicon Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Menicon Co (FRA:5FR), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Aug. 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 Menicon Co (FRA:5FR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Menicon Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €9.05 is trading 0.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €9.01.

Key valuation signals for FRA:5FR:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: €9.01 vs. price of €9.05 (0.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:5FR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Menicon Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 7780:Japan5FR:Germany
Address 3-21-19, Aoi, Naka-ku, Aichi, Nagoya, JPN, 460-0006
Menicon Co Ltd is a contact lens manufacturing company. It is involved in manufacturing, sales, export, and import of contact lenses and other medical goods, manufacturing and sales of medical instruments, sales of medical supplies and research and development of intraocular lenses. The firm's products include soft lenses, gas permeable lenses and lens care products.
89GF Score

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