TDK (FRA:TDKA) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 05, 2026)


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What is TDK Moat Score?

TDK FRA:TDKA +1.59% 80 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:TDKA with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.58. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,466 Hardware companies, TDK ranks better than 97.2% on this metric.

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

TDK has Narrow Moat: TDK Corp has a solid narrow moat with strong brand recognition and economies of scale in electronic components. Its innovation and R&D capabilities support its competitive position, but it lacks the regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses 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 TDK might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

TDK  (FRA:TDKA) 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

TDK Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:TDKA vs APH, GLW: Moat Score Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, TDK'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.

TDK Moat Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, TDK's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where TDK'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?
TDK (FRA:TDKA) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 05, 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, TDK ranks #69 out of 2466 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 2.8%.
Is TDK's Moat Score too high?
TDK's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, TDK ranks #69 out of 2466 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, TDK has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TDK's Moat Score compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, TDK ranks #69 out of 2466 companies for Moat Score. This places TDK in the top 3% 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 Hardware company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Hardware 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. TDK'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 TDK stock overvalued right now?
TDK (FRA:TDKA) has a current Moat Score of 5. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.58, compared to a current price of €19.20 — trading 81.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. TDK's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 3 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 TDK (FRA:TDKA), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 05, 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 TDK (FRA:TDKA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TDK stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €19.20 is trading 81.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €10.58.

Key valuation signals for FRA:TDKA:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €10.58 vs. price of €19.20 (81.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 3 warning signs

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

TDK Business Description

Address 2-5-1 Nihonbashi, Nihonbashi Takashimaya Mitsui Building, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-6128
Founded in 1935, TDK has its origin in magnetic materials, being the first company to commercialize ferrite in the world, and it used to be known as one of the major cassette-tape manufacturers. TDK is now the only external supplier for magnetic recording heads for hard disk drives, and the company intends to expand its magnetic sensor business for handsets and automobiles by leveraging its expertise. It is also one of the global top suppliers of passive components for autos and polymer rechargeable batteries for smartphones. The company acquired InvenSense in 2017, making it third largest MEMS sensor company in the world.
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