Nikon (FRA:NKN) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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FRA:NKN Nikon Corp FRA:NKN
74 GF Score
Price €11.99
GF Value €8.50
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Nikon Moat Score?

Nikon FRA:NKN -0.83% 74 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:NKN with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 874 Travel & Leisure companies, Nikon ranks better than 93.82% on this metric.

Nikon has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Nikon has Narrow Moat: Nikon has a solid narrow moat due to its strong brand strength and valuable intellectual property in optics and imaging. While it faces competition, its established market presence and customer loyalty provide a modest competitive advantage, though not enough 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 Nikon might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Nikon  (FRA:NKN) 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

Nikon Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:NKN vs AS, HAS, LTH: Moat Score Comparison

For the Leisure subindustry, Nikon'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.

Nikon Moat Score vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Nikon's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Nikon (FRA:NKN) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 15, 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, Nikon ranks #54 out of 874 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 6.2%.
Is Nikon's Moat Score too high?
Nikon's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Nikon ranks #54 out of 874 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nikon has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nikon's Moat Score compare to AS and HAS?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Nikon ranks #54 out of 874 companies for Moat Score. This places Nikon in the top 6% 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Travel & Leisure 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. Nikon'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 Nikon stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nikon (FRA:NKN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.50, compared to a current price of €11.99 — trading 41% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Nikon's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 9 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 Nikon (FRA:NKN), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 15, 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 Nikon (FRA:NKN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nikon stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €11.99 is trading 41% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.50. GuruFocus considers Nikon to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:NKN:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €8.50 vs. price of €11.99 (41% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 9 warning signs

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

Nikon Business Description

Address 1-5-20 Nishioi, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 140-8601
Nikon Corp is a Japan-based precision optics and imaging company. The group operates across five business segments: Component Business, providing industrial microscopes, measuring instruments, X-ray/CT inspection systems, optical components, and engineering services; Digital Manufacturing Business, offering metal 3D printers, encoders, digital solutions, EUV- and space-related components, and FPD photomask substrates; Healthcare Business, delivering life science, eye-care, and cell contract manufacturing solutions; Precision Machinery Business, focused on FPD and semiconductor lithography equipment; and Video Business, engaged in interchangeable-lens digital cameras, compact digital cameras, and interchangeable lenses. It generates majority of its revenue from the Video Business segment.
74GF Score

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