GS Yuasa (HAM:G9Y) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 05, 2026)


HAM:G9Y GS Yuasa Corp HAM:G9Y
53 GF Score
Price €36.60
GF Value €14.50
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is GS Yuasa Moat Score?

GS Yuasa HAM:G9Y +1.67% 53 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:G9Y with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,316 Vehicles & Parts companies, GS Yuasa ranks better than 94.53% on this metric.

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

GS Yuasa has Narrow Moat: GS Yuasa Corp benefits from economies of scale and a strong brand in the battery industry. It has a solid market position and some proprietary technology, but lacks the breadth and depth 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 GS Yuasa might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

GS Yuasa  (HAM:G9Y) 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

GS Yuasa Moat Score Related Terms

HAM:G9Y vs ORLY, AZO: Moat Score Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, GS Yuasa'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.

GS Yuasa Moat Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where GS Yuasa'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?
GS Yuasa (HAM:G9Y) 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, GS Yuasa ranks #72 out of 1316 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 5.5%.
Is GS Yuasa's Moat Score too high?
GS Yuasa's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, GS Yuasa ranks #72 out of 1316 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, GS Yuasa has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GS Yuasa's Moat Score compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, GS Yuasa ranks #72 out of 1316 companies for Moat Score. This places GS Yuasa in the top 6% 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. GS Yuasa'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 GS Yuasa stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GS Yuasa (HAM:G9Y) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.50, compared to a current price of €36.60 — trading 152.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. GS Yuasa's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 GS Yuasa (HAM:G9Y), 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 GS Yuasa (HAM:G9Y) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GS Yuasa stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €36.60 is trading 152.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €14.50. GuruFocus considers GS Yuasa to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:G9Y:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €14.50 vs. price of €36.60 (152.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:G9Y stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

GS Yuasa Business Description

Other Exchanges 6674:Japan
Address 1 Inobabacho, Nishinosho, Kisshoin, Minami-ku, Kyoto, JPN, 601-8520
GS Yuasa Corp is a Japan-based company that manufactures and sells various types of automotive and industrial batteries. The firm operates in four segments. The Automotive Batteries Domestic segment manufactures and sells lead-acid batteries for vehicles. The Automotive Batteries Overseas segment produces and sells storage batteries overseas. The Automotive Lithium-ion Battery segment covers lithium-ion batteries for automobiles. The Industrial Battery Power Supply segment makes industrial batteries and power supply systems. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Automotive Batteries Overseas segment.
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