IBIDF (Ibiden Co) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


IBIDF Ibiden Co Ltd IBIDF
69 GF Score
Price $143.00
GF Value $26.36
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Ibiden Co Moat Score?

Ibiden Co IBIDF 69 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates IBIDF with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,473 Hardware companies, Ibiden Co ranks better than 97.21% on this metric.

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

Ibiden Co has Narrow Moat: Ibiden Co Ltd has a solid narrow moat due to its valuable intellectual property and consistent innovation in electronics materials. However, it faces strong competition, limiting its ability to achieve 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 Ibiden Co might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Ibiden Co  (OTCPK:IBIDF) 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

Ibiden Co Moat Score Related Terms

IBIDF vs APH, GLW: Moat Score Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Ibiden 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.

Ibiden Co Moat Score vs Hardware Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Ibiden Co'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?
Ibiden Co (IBIDF) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 01, 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, Ibiden Co ranks #69 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 2.8%.
Is Ibiden Co's Moat Score too high?
Ibiden Co's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Ibiden Co ranks #69 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ibiden Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ibiden Co's Moat Score compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Ibiden Co ranks #69 out of 2473 companies for Moat Score. This places Ibiden Co 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. Ibiden Co'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 Ibiden Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ibiden Co (IBIDF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $26.36, compared to a current price of $143.00 — trading 442.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Ibiden Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Ibiden Co (IBIDF), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 01, 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 Ibiden Co (IBIDF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ibiden Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $143.00 is trading 442.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $26.36. GuruFocus considers Ibiden Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IBIDF:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $26.36 vs. price of $143.00 (442.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Ibiden Co Business Description

Address 2-1 Kandacho, Gifu Prefecture, Ogaki, JPN, 503-8604
Ibiden Co Ltd is a provider of electronic and ceramic products. The company operates through three segments: Ceramic, Electron, and other. The Ceramic segment provides environment-related ceramics products, graphite and specialty products, ceramic fibre, and fine ceramics products. The Electron segment offers package substrates in computers, information technology infrastructure, mobile device wiring boards, mobile devices, and home appliances. The other segment includes the processing of agriculture, livestock, and fisheries, the sale of oil products, and synthetic resin production. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Electronic segment.
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