Pilot (FRA:W53) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


FRA:W53 Pilot Corp FRA:W53
70 GF Score
Price €8.84
GF Value €25.54
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Pilot Moat Score?

Pilot FRA:W53 +0.25% 70 Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:W53 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €25.54. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,049 Industrial Products companies, Pilot ranks better than 91.8% on this metric.

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

Pilot has No Moat: Pilot Corp operates in a highly competitive industry with limited market leadership and no significant customer switching costs or intellectual property. Its advantages are weak and transient.

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 Pilot might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Pilot  (FRA:W53) 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

Pilot Moat Score Related Terms

Pilot Moat Score Competitor Comparison

For the Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, Pilot'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.

Pilot Moat Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Pilot's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Pilot (FRA:W53) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jun. 27, 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, Pilot ranks #250 out of 3049 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 8.2%.
Is Pilot's Moat Score too high?
Pilot's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Pilot ranks #250 out of 3049 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pilot has a GF Score™ of 70/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pilot's Moat Score compare to competitors?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Pilot ranks #250 out of 3049 companies for Moat Score. This places Pilot in the top 8% 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Industrial Products 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. Pilot'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 Pilot stock overvalued right now?
Pilot (FRA:W53) has a current Moat Score of 3. The stock's GF Value™ is €25.54, compared to a current price of €8.84 — trading 65.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Pilot's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 7 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 Pilot (FRA:W53), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 27, 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 Pilot (FRA:W53) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pilot stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €8.84 is trading 65.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €25.54.

Key valuation signals for FRA:W53:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: €25.54 vs. price of €8.84 (65.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:W53 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Pilot Business Description

Other Exchanges POGHF:USA7846:Japan
Address 2-6-21 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 104-8304
Pilot Corp is a Japanese company that manufactures, purchases, and distributes stationery items, including writing instruments, other stationery products, and toys, and relevant services. The company operates through four segments: Japan, the Americas, Europe, and Asia. The Japan segment distributes products through direct sales to retail stores in Japan, and this segment contributes a majority proportion of total group revenue. The Americas segment is mainly engaged in the manufacture and sales of ball pens in the United States, Mexico, and Brazil. The Europe segment operates in Sweden, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and others. The Asia segment provides writing materials in Taiwan, mainland China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore.
70GF Score

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