JPAVF (Japan Aviation Electronics Industry) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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JPAVF Japan Aviation Electronics Industry Ltd JPAVF
77 GF Score
Price $14.10
GF Value $19.09
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What is Japan Aviation Electronics Industry Moat Score?

Japan Aviation Electronics Industry JPAVF 77 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates JPAVF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.09. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,470 Hardware companies, Japan Aviation Electronics Industry ranks better than 94.66% on this metric.

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

Japan Aviation Electronics Industry has Narrow Moat: Japan Aviation Electronics has a modest moat due to its specialized products and some customer switching costs. However, it operates in a competitive industry with limited brand strength and market leadership, resulting in a discernible but modest 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 Aviation Electronics Industry might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Japan Aviation Electronics Industry  (OTCPK:JPAVF) 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 Aviation Electronics Industry Moat Score Related Terms

JPAVF vs APH, GLW: Moat Score Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Japan Aviation Electronics Industry'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 Aviation Electronics Industry Moat Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Japan Aviation Electronics Industry's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Japan Aviation Electronics Industry's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Japan Aviation Electronics Industry (JPAVF) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 15, 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 Aviation Electronics Industry ranks #132 out of 2470 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 5.3%.
Is Japan Aviation Electronics Industry's Moat Score too high?
Japan Aviation Electronics Industry's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Aviation Electronics Industry ranks #132 out of 2470 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Japan Aviation Electronics Industry has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Aviation Electronics Industry's Moat Score compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Japan Aviation Electronics Industry ranks #132 out of 2470 companies for Moat Score. This places Japan Aviation Electronics Industry in the top 5% 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. Japan Aviation Electronics Industry'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 Aviation Electronics Industry stock overvalued right now?
Japan Aviation Electronics Industry (JPAVF) has a current Moat Score of 4. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.09, compared to a current price of $14.10 — trading 26.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Japan Aviation Electronics Industry's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Aviation Electronics Industry (JPAVF), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 15, 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 Aviation Electronics Industry (JPAVF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Aviation Electronics Industry stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $14.10 is trading 26.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $19.09.

Key valuation signals for JPAVF:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $19.09 vs. price of $14.10 (26.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Japan Aviation Electronics Industry Business Description

Other Exchanges 6807:Japan8N9:Germany
Address 21-2, Dogenzaka 1-chome, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 150-0043
Japan Aviation Electronics Industry Ltd is a Japan-based company that manufactures and distributes electronic components and equipment. The firm's operations are organized in four segments: the Connector segment, which sells connectors for use in infrastructure, transportation, and mobile device applications; the Interface Solution segment, which sells touch panels, touch controls, and monitors; the Aviation Equipment segment, which includes navigation equipment and motion sensor solutions; and Others, which includes the sale of other products and the transportation business.
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