Namura Shipbuilding Co (FRA:8AF) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 05, 2026)


FRA:8AF Namura Shipbuilding Co Ltd FRA:8AF
74 GF Score
Price €19.50
GF Value €11.69
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Namura Shipbuilding Co Moat Score?

Namura Shipbuilding Co FRA:8AF +2.09% 74 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:8AF with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €11.69. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 349 Aerospace & Defense companies, Namura Shipbuilding Co ranks better than 73.64% on this metric.

Namura Shipbuilding Co has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Namura Shipbuilding Co has No Moat: Namura Shipbuilding Co Ltd has very weak competitive advantages. It lacks significant market leadership, network effects, and valuable intellectual property. The company does not exhibit strong brand strength or durable cost advantages, and its innovation capabilities are not yet impactful.

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 Namura Shipbuilding Co might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Namura Shipbuilding Co  (FRA:8AF) 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

Namura Shipbuilding Co Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:8AF vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Moat Score Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Namura Shipbuilding 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.

Namura Shipbuilding Co Moat Score vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Namura Shipbuilding Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Namura Shipbuilding Co (FRA:8AF) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 05, 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, Namura Shipbuilding Co ranks #92 out of 349 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 26.4%.
Is Namura Shipbuilding Co's Moat Score too high?
Namura Shipbuilding Co's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Namura Shipbuilding Co ranks #92 out of 349 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Namura Shipbuilding Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Namura Shipbuilding Co's Moat Score compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Namura Shipbuilding Co ranks #92 out of 349 companies for Moat Score. This puts Namura Shipbuilding Co in the upper half of its industry. 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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. Namura Shipbuilding Co's current Moat Score is 3. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Namura Shipbuilding Co stock overvalued right now?
Namura Shipbuilding Co (FRA:8AF) has a current Moat Score of 3. The stock's GF Value™ is €11.69, compared to a current price of €19.50 — trading 66.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Namura Shipbuilding Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 2 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 Namura Shipbuilding Co (FRA:8AF), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 05, 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 Namura Shipbuilding Co (FRA:8AF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Namura Shipbuilding Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €19.50 is trading 66.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €11.69.

Key valuation signals for FRA:8AF:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: €11.69 vs. price of €19.50 (66.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:8AF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Namura Shipbuilding Co Business Description

Other Exchanges NMRSF:USA7014:Japan
Address 1-9, Itachibori 2-chome, Nikken Building, 8th Floor, Nishi-ku, Osaka, JPN
Namura Shipbuilding Co Ltd is in the business of infrastructure development operating in Japan. The company is in the business of shipbuilding, ship repairs, design, production and installation of bridge, floodgate and steel structure. Its products are bulk carrier, ore carrier, oil tanker, and LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) carrier. The company also constructs car carriers, container ships, and cement carriers. In addition, the company offers maintenance work on aluminum high-speed passenger ships.
74GF Score

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