Nissan Chemical (FRA:NSC) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


FRA:NSC Nissan Chemical Corp FRA:NSC
91 GF Score
Price €45.00
GF Value €34.16
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Nissan Chemical Moat Score?

Nissan Chemical FRA:NSC -0.88% 91 Moat Score is 7 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:NSC with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of €34.16 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,624 Chemicals companies, Nissan Chemical ranks better than 99.45% on this metric.

Nissan Chemical has the Moat Score of 7, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Nissan Chemical has Wide Moat: Nissan Chemical possesses a wide moat with its strong R&D capabilities, valuable patents, and economies of scale. The company benefits from significant customer loyalty and pricing power in the chemical industry.

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 Nissan Chemical might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Nissan Chemical  (FRA:NSC) 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

Nissan Chemical Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:NSC vs DOW: Moat Score Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Nissan Chemical'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.

Nissan Chemical Moat Score vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
Nissan Chemical (FRA:NSC) has a Moat Score of 7 as of Jun. 30, 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, Nissan Chemical ranks #9 out of 1624 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 0.59999999999999%.
Is Nissan Chemical's Moat Score too high?
Nissan Chemical's current Moat Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, Nissan Chemical ranks #9 out of 1624 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nissan Chemical has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nissan Chemical's Moat Score compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nissan Chemical ranks #9 out of 1624 companies for Moat Score. This places Nissan Chemical 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 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. Nissan Chemical's current Moat Score is 7. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nissan Chemical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nissan Chemical (FRA:NSC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €34.16, compared to a current price of €45.00 — trading 31.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7. Nissan Chemical's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 5 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 Nissan Chemical (FRA:NSC), the current Moat Score is 7 as of Jun. 30, 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 Nissan Chemical (FRA:NSC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nissan Chemical stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €45.00 is trading 31.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €34.16. GuruFocus considers Nissan Chemical to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:NSC:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: €34.16 vs. price of €45.00 (31.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Nissan Chemical Business Description

Other Exchanges NNCHY:USA4021:Japan
Address 2-5-1 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-6119
Nissan Chemical Corp manufactures and sells chemicals, semiconductors, and pharmaceutical products. The company operates through six segments. The Agricultural Chemicals segment offers pesticides, plant growth regulators, and veterinary drug ingredients. The Chemicals segment provides basic and fine chemicals such as acids, ammonia, epoxies, and flame retardants. The Functional Materials segment supplies display and semiconductor materials, polyimides, abrasives, and surface treatment agents. The Healthcare segment develops pharmaceutical ingredients and offers contract problem-solving services. The Wholesale segment handles chemical product distribution. The Others segment includes fertilizers, landscaping, transportation, plant engineering, and sulfuric acid production.
91GF Score

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