Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co (FRA:MUG) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


FRA:MUG Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co Inc FRA:MUG
65 GF Score
Price €27.60
GF Value €14.32
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 11 Warning Signs
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What is Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co Moat Score?

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co FRA:MUG +0.73% 65 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:MUG with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,623 Chemicals companies, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co ranks better than 96.12% on this metric.

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co has Narrow Moat: Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co Inc has a solid narrow moat with some cost advantages and proprietary technology, but lacks the extensive market leadership or brand strength 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 Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co  (FRA:MUG) 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

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:MUG vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical 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.

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co Moat Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co (FRA:MUG) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 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, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co ranks #63 out of 1623 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 3.9%.
Is Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co's Moat Score too high?
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co ranks #63 out of 1623 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co's Moat Score compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co ranks #63 out of 1623 companies for Moat Score. This places Mitsubishi Gas Chemical 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 Chemicals company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Chemicals 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. Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co (FRA:MUG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.32, compared to a current price of €27.60 — trading 92.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 11 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 Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co (FRA:MUG), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 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 Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co (FRA:MUG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €27.60 is trading 92.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €14.32. GuruFocus considers Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:MUG:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €14.32 vs. price of €27.60 (92.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 11 warning signs

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

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co Business Description

Other Exchanges MBSHY:USA4182:Japan
Address 2-5-2 Marunouchi, Mitsubishi Building Headquarters, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-8324
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co Inc is engaged in the manufacture and sale of chemical products. The company operates through two main divisions: the Green Energy & Chemicals Division, which produces methanol, ammonia-based chemicals, life science products, aromatic chemicals, foam plastics, and electricity; and the Functional Chemicals Division, which manufactures inorganic chemicals, plastic lens monomers, engineering plastics, electronic materials, and oxygen absorbers. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Functional Chemicals Division.
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