Kurita Water Industries (FRA:KWI) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


FRA:KWI Kurita Water Industries Ltd FRA:KWI
89 GF Score
Price €50.20
GF Value €34.31
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Kurita Water Industries Moat Score?

Kurita Water Industries FRA:KWI -0.40% 89 Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:KWI with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €34.31 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,049 Industrial Products companies, Kurita Water Industries ranks better than 98.95% on this metric.

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

Kurita Water Industries has Narrow Moat: Kurita Water Industries has a strong narrow moat with proprietary technology and significant regulatory barriers in water treatment. It benefits from economies of scale and a robust distribution network, but lacks the dominance for a wide 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 Kurita Water Industries might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Kurita Water Industries  (FRA:KWI) 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

Kurita Water Industries Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:KWI vs VLTO, ZWS, CECO: Moat Score Comparison

For the Pollution & Treatment Controls subindustry, Kurita Water Industries'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.

Kurita Water Industries Moat Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kurita Water Industries's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kurita Water Industries's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Kurita Water Industries (FRA:KWI) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jun. 25, 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, Kurita Water Industries ranks #32 out of 3049 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 1%.
Is Kurita Water Industries' Moat Score too high?
Kurita Water Industries' current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Kurita Water Industries ranks #32 out of 3049 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kurita Water Industries has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kurita Water Industries' Moat Score compare to VLTO and ZWS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kurita Water Industries ranks #32 out of 3049 companies for Moat Score. This places Kurita Water Industries in the top 1% 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Industrial Products 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. Kurita Water Industries'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 Kurita Water Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kurita Water Industries (FRA:KWI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €34.31, compared to a current price of €50.20 — trading 46.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Kurita Water Industries' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 7 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 Kurita Water Industries (FRA:KWI), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 25, 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 Kurita Water Industries (FRA:KWI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kurita Water Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €50.20 is trading 46.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €34.31. GuruFocus considers Kurita Water Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:KWI:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: €34.31 vs. price of €50.20 (46.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Kurita Water Industries Business Description

Address 10-1 Nakano 4-chome, Nakano Central Park East, Nakano-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 164-0001
Kurita Water Industries Ltd. is a provider of water treatment solutions in Japan. It operates through two segments: the Electronic market and the General water treatment market. The company provides a wide range of water treatment chemicals, systems, and services, including wastewater and ultrapure water solutions, facility maintenance, and environmental remediation, serving both industrial and household needs.
89GF Score

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