Jeol (JELLF) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


JELLF Jeol Ltd JELLF
83 GF Score
Price $40.78
GF Value $34.34
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Jeol Moat Score?

Jeol JELLF 83 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates JELLF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $34.34 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,471 Hardware companies, Jeol ranks better than 91.66% on this metric.

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

Jeol has No Moat: Jeol Ltd has limited competitive advantages with no significant market leadership or customer switching costs. It lacks strong intellectual property and brand strength, resulting in a very weak competitive position in its industry.

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

Jeol  (OTCPK:JELLF) 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

Jeol Moat Score Related Terms

JELLF vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Moat Score Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Jeol'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.

Jeol Moat Score vs Hardware Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Jeol'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?
Jeol (JELLF) has a Moat Score of 3 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, Jeol ranks #206 out of 2471 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 8.3%.
Is Jeol's Moat Score too high?
Jeol's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Jeol ranks #206 out of 2471 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Jeol has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jeol's Moat Score compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Jeol ranks #206 out of 2471 companies for Moat Score. This places Jeol 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 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. Jeol'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 Jeol stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jeol (JELLF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $34.34, compared to a current price of $40.78 — trading 18.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Jeol's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Jeol (JELLF), the current Moat Score is 3 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 Jeol (JELLF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jeol stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $40.78 is trading 18.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $34.34. GuruFocus considers Jeol to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JELLF:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $34.34 vs. price of $40.78 (18.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Jeol Business Description

Other Exchanges 6951:JapanJEL:Germany
Address 3-1-2 Musashino, Akishima, Tokyo, JPN, 196-8558
Jeol Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of scientific and measuring instruments, industrial equipment, and medical equipment. The group has three reportable segments: Scientific and Measuring Instruments, Industrial Equipment, and Medical Equipment. The Scientific and Measuring Instruments segment manufactures and sells electron microscopes, nuclear magnetic resonance devices, and mass spectrometers. The Industrial Equipment segment manufactures and sells electron beam lithography equipment, electron beam metal 3D printers, and high-frequency power supplies. The Medical Equipment segment manufactures and sells automatic analyzers and related products. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Scientific and Measuring Instruments segment.
83GF Score

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