Canon (HAM:CNN1) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


HAM:CNN1 Canon Inc HAM:CNN1
85 GF Score
Price €22.18
GF Value €26.55
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Canon Moat Score?

Canon HAM:CNN1 -3.61% 85 Moat Score is 7 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:CNN1 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €26.55 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,473 Hardware companies, Canon ranks better than 99.76% on this metric.

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

Canon has Wide Moat: Canon possesses a wide moat with its strong brand, valuable patents, and economies of scale in imaging and optical products. Its durable cost advantages and significant R&D capabilities support its market leadership and pricing power.

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

Canon  (HAM:CNN1) 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

Canon Moat Score Related Terms

HAM:CNN1 vs SNDK, DELL, STX: Moat Score Comparison

For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Canon'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.

Canon Moat Score vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
Canon (HAM:CNN1) 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, Canon ranks #6 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 0.2%.
Is Canon's Moat Score too high?
Canon's current Moat Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, Canon ranks #6 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Canon has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Canon's Moat Score compare to SNDK and DELL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Canon ranks #6 out of 2473 companies for Moat Score. This places Canon in the top 0% 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. Canon'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 Canon stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canon (HAM:CNN1) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €26.55, compared to a current price of €22.18 — trading 16.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7. Canon's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 2 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 Canon (HAM:CNN1), 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 Canon (HAM:CNN1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canon stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €22.18 is trading 16.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €26.55. GuruFocus considers Canon to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:CNN1:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: €26.55 vs. price of €22.18 (16.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 2 warning signs

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Canon Business Description

Address 30-2, Shimomaruko 3-Chome, Ota-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 146-8501
Canon Inc designs, manufactures, and distributes an extensive range of consumer and electronic products, including copiers, cameras, lenses, and inkjet printers. The company operates five business segments: printing, imaging, medical, industrial, and others. It generates maximum revenue from the printing segment. Printing Business Unit includes Office multifunction devices (MFDs), Document solutions, Laser multifunction printers (MFPs), Laser printers, Inkjet printers, Image scanners, Calculators, Digital continuous feed presses, Digital sheet-fed presses, and Large format printers.
85GF Score

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