JFEEF (JFE Holdings) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


JFEEF JFE Holdings Inc JFEEF
68 GF Score
Price $9.90
GF Value $11.07
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is JFE Holdings Moat Score?

JFE Holdings JFEEF 68 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates JFEEF with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.07 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 644 Steel companies, JFE Holdings ranks better than 98.6% on this metric.

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

JFE Holdings has Narrow Moat: JFE Holdings has a solid narrow moat due to its significant market share in the steel industry and economies of scale. However, it faces intense competition and lacks strong brand differentiation or unique intellectual property, limiting its moat to a narrow category.

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 JFE Holdings might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

JFE Holdings  (OTCPK:JFEEF) 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

JFE Holdings Moat Score Related Terms

JFEEF vs NUE, STLD, RS: Moat Score Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, JFE Holdings'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.

JFE Holdings Moat Score vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, JFE Holdings's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
JFE Holdings (JFEEF) 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, JFE Holdings ranks #9 out of 644 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 1.4%.
Is JFE Holdings' Moat Score too high?
JFE Holdings' current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, JFE Holdings ranks #9 out of 644 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, JFE Holdings has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JFE Holdings' Moat Score compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, JFE Holdings ranks #9 out of 644 companies for Moat Score. This places JFE Holdings in the top 1% 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 Steel company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Steel 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. JFE Holdings'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 JFE Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JFE Holdings (JFEEF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.07, compared to a current price of $9.90 — trading 10.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. JFE Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 6 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 JFE Holdings (JFEEF), 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 JFE Holdings (JFEEF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JFE Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $9.90 is trading 10.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.07. GuruFocus considers JFE Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for JFEEF:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $11.07 vs. price of $9.90 (10.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 6 warning signs

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

JFE Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges 5411:JapanJFR:Germany
Address 2-2-3 Uchisaiwaicho, 28th Floor, Hibiya International Building, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-0011
JFE Holdings Inc is a Japan-based company engaged in the manufacture and sale of steel and related products. The company operates its business through three segments. The Engineering segment covers energy, urban environment, steel structure, and industrial machinery projects, along with recycling and electricity retail businesses. The Iron and Steel segment manufactures and sells steel products, processed steel products, raw materials, and engages in related services such as transportation, equipment maintenance, and construction. The Trading Company segment handles steel products, steelmaking raw materials, non-ferrous metals, foodstuffs, and other trading activities. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Iron and steel segment.
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