USS Co (FRA:USV) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


FRA:USV USS Co Ltd FRA:USV
94 GF Score
Price €10.30
GF Value €9.02
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What is USS Co Moat Score?

USS Co FRA:USV +1.98% 94 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:USV with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.02. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,317 Vehicles & Parts companies, USS Co ranks better than 87.09% on this metric.

USS Co has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

USS Co has No Moat: USS Co Ltd lacks significant market leadership or durable cost advantages. The company operates in a competitive industry with low switching costs and minimal regulatory barriers, resulting in a very weak competitive position.

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 USS Co might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

USS Co  (FRA:USV) 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

USS Co Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:USV vs CVNA, PAG, ALTB: Moat Score Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, USS 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.

USS Co Moat Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, USS Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
USS Co (FRA:USV) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 03, 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, USS Co ranks #170 out of 1317 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 12.9%.
Is USS Co's Moat Score too high?
USS Co's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, USS Co ranks #170 out of 1317 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, USS Co has a GF Score™ of 94/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does USS Co's Moat Score compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, USS Co ranks #170 out of 1317 companies for Moat Score. This places USS Co in the top 13% 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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. USS Co's current Moat Score is 3. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is USS Co stock overvalued right now?
USS Co (FRA:USV) has a current Moat Score of 3. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.02, compared to a current price of €10.30 — trading 14.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. USS Co's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 4 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 USS Co (FRA:USV), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 03, 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 USS Co (FRA:USV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, USS Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €10.30 is trading 14.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €9.02.

Key valuation signals for FRA:USV:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: €9.02 vs. price of €10.30 (14.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 4 warning signs

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

USS Co Business Description

Other Exchanges USSJY:USA4732:Japan
Address 507-20 Shinhocho, Aichi Prefecture, Tokai, JPN, 476-0005
USS Co Ltd operates auto auctions and provides various services related to automobile auctions, purchases, and sales of used cars, as well as recycling operations. The company has three reportable segments: Auto Auctions, Used Automobile Purchase and Sales, and Recycling. The Auto Auctions segment handles auctions for used cars and motorcycles, provides information and transportation services, and offers financial services to auction members. The Used Automobile Purchase and Sales segment engages in the purchase and sale of used and damaged cars, while the Recycling segment focuses on recycling end-of-life vehicles and scrap metals and managing facility disposal projects. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Auto auction segment.
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