JAPSY (Japan Airlines Co) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


JAPSY Japan Airlines Co Ltd JAPSY
83 GF Score
Price $8.79
GF Value $9.69
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Japan Airlines Co Moat Score?

Japan Airlines Co JAPSY -0.11% 83 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates JAPSY with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.69 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,057 Transportation companies, Japan Airlines Co ranks better than 87.98% on this metric.

Japan Airlines Co has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Japan Airlines Co has Narrow Moat: Japan Airlines Co Ltd has a discernible but modest moat due to its strong brand and established distribution network. However, the airline industry is highly competitive with low switching costs and limited pricing power, which constrains the strength of its 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 Japan Airlines Co might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Japan Airlines Co  (OTCPK:JAPSY) 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

Japan Airlines Co Moat Score Related Terms

JAPSY vs DAL, UAL, LUV: Moat Score Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, Japan Airlines 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.

Japan Airlines Co Moat Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Japan Airlines Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Japan Airlines Co (JAPSY) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 29, 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, Japan Airlines Co ranks #127 out of 1057 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 12%.
Is Japan Airlines Co's Moat Score too high?
Japan Airlines Co's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Airlines Co ranks #127 out of 1057 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Japan Airlines Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Airlines Co's Moat Score compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Japan Airlines Co ranks #127 out of 1057 companies for Moat Score. This places Japan Airlines Co in the top 12% 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 Transportation company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Transportation 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. Japan Airlines Co's current Moat Score is 4. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Airlines Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Airlines Co (JAPSY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.69, compared to a current price of $8.79 — trading 9.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Japan Airlines Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 3 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 Japan Airlines Co (JAPSY), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 29, 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 Japan Airlines Co (JAPSY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Airlines Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $8.79 is trading 9.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.69. GuruFocus considers Japan Airlines Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JAPSY:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $9.69 vs. price of $8.79 (9.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Japan Airlines Co Business Description

Address 2-4-11 Higashi-Shinagawa, Nomura Real Estate Building, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 140-8605
Japan Airlines Co Ltd is an international air transport services company. It offers scheduled and non-scheduled air transport services and aerial work services. The company operates large aircraft, medium-sized aircraft, small aircraft, and regional jets. The company is also engaged in the travel planning and sales business, which covers travel planning and sales, baggage delivery, system development and operation, ticketing systems for the travel industry, and credit card services related to air travel.
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