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Kaneka (FRA:KKA) Moat Score : 0/10 (As of Jul. 15, 2025)


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What is Kaneka Moat Score?

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

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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 Kaneka might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Kaneka  (FRA:KKA) 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

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Kaneka Business Description

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Address
3-2-4, Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka, JPN, 530-8288
Website
http://www.kaneka.co.jp
Kaneka Corp manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals, plastics, and chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into seven segments based on product type. The foodstuffs segment, which generates more revenue than any other segment, sells margarine, shortening, bakery yeast and spices. The chemicals segment sells polyvinyl chloride used in pipes and flooring. The functional and expandable products segments sell polystyrene- and silicone-based products. The life science products segment sells medical devices, which include balloon catheters for vessel stenosis, and pharmaceutical ingredients. The electronic products segment sells heat resistant films and optical materials. The synthetic fibers segment sells fibers used to make apparel. The majority of revenue comes from Japan.

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