Chiyoda (FRA:CYA) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


FRA:CYA Chiyoda Corp FRA:CYA
60 GF Score
Price €3.54
GF Value €1.79
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Chiyoda Moat Score?

Chiyoda FRA:CYA -2.21% 60 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:CYA with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.79 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,840 Construction companies, Chiyoda ranks better than 95% on this metric.

Chiyoda has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Chiyoda has Narrow Moat: Chiyoda Corp has a modest moat due to its specialized engineering expertise and established relationships in the energy sector. However, it faces significant competition and lacks strong brand strength or proprietary technology that would elevate its 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 Chiyoda might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Chiyoda  (FRA:CYA) 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

Chiyoda Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:CYA vs PWR, FIX, EME: Moat Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Chiyoda'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.

Chiyoda Moat Score vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Chiyoda's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Chiyoda (FRA:CYA) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 29, 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, Chiyoda ranks #92 out of 1840 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 5%.
Is Chiyoda's Moat Score too high?
Chiyoda's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Chiyoda ranks #92 out of 1840 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chiyoda has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chiyoda's Moat Score compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Chiyoda ranks #92 out of 1840 companies for Moat Score. This places Chiyoda in the top 5% 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 Construction company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Construction 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. Chiyoda's current Moat Score is 4. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chiyoda stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chiyoda (FRA:CYA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.79, compared to a current price of €3.54 — trading 97.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Chiyoda's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Chiyoda (FRA:CYA), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 29, 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 Chiyoda (FRA:CYA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chiyoda stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €3.54 is trading 97.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.79. GuruFocus considers Chiyoda to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CYA:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €1.79 vs. price of €3.54 (97.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 1 warning sign

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

Chiyoda Business Description

Address Minatomirai 4-chome, Nishi-ku, Minatomirai Grand Central Tower 6-2, Yokohama, JPN, 220-8765
Chiyoda Corp offers engineering, procurement, and construction, or EPC, services to the energy and chemical industries. The Japanese firm is involved in two main areas of activity: energy and environment. Its energy segment involves constructing liquefied natural gas plants and other gas-related facilities. Chiyoda also provides EPC, operation, expansion, and improvement services to petrochemical and metal firms through this business. The environment segment includes EPC work on pharmaceutical manufacturers as well as preservation technology offerings like air pollution control and wastewater treatment. Chiyoda uses artificial intelligence technology to optimize plant operations in their digital transformation business. It earns the majority of its total revenue overseas.
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