JPSWY (The Japan Steel Works) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 08, 2026)


JPSWY The Japan Steel Works Ltd JPSWY
83 GF Score
Price $26.30
GF Value $20.41
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is The Japan Steel Works Moat Score?

The Japan Steel Works JPSWY +3.04% 83 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates JPSWY with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.41 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,037 Industrial Products companies, The Japan Steel Works ranks better than 94.04% on this metric.

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

The Japan Steel Works has Narrow Moat: The Japan Steel Works has a discernible but modest moat due to its specialized manufacturing capabilities and brand reputation. However, it faces competition from global steel manufacturers and lacks significant customer switching costs or proprietary technology.

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 The Japan Steel Works might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

The Japan Steel Works  (OTCPK:JPSWY) 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

The Japan Steel Works Moat Score Related Terms

JPSWY vs GEV, ETN, PH: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, The Japan Steel Works'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.

The Japan Steel Works Moat Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, The Japan Steel Works's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The Japan Steel Works's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
The Japan Steel Works (JPSWY) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 08, 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, The Japan Steel Works ranks #181 out of 3037 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is The Japan Steel Works' Moat Score too high?
The Japan Steel Works' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, The Japan Steel Works ranks #181 out of 3037 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, The Japan Steel Works has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Japan Steel Works' Moat Score compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, The Japan Steel Works ranks #181 out of 3037 companies for Moat Score. This places The Japan Steel Works in the top 6% 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Industrial Products 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. The Japan Steel Works'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 The Japan Steel Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Japan Steel Works (JPSWY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.41, compared to a current price of $26.30 — trading 28.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. The Japan Steel Works' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 2 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 The Japan Steel Works (JPSWY), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 08, 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 The Japan Steel Works (JPSWY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Japan Steel Works stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $26.30 is trading 28.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.41. GuruFocus considers The Japan Steel Works to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JPSWY:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $20.41 vs. price of $26.30 (28.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 2 warning signs

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

The Japan Steel Works Business Description

Other Exchanges 5631:JapanJ9R:Germany
Address 1-11-1 Osaki, Gate City Osaki-West Tower, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 141-0032
The Japan Steel Works Ltd provides industrial machinery as well as materials and engineering solutions in Japan and internationally. The company operates through two segments. The Industrial Machinery segment provides resin manufacturing and processing machinery, molding machines, defense-related equipment, and other industrial machinery. The Materials and Engineering segment covers raw material products and engineering operations. The Other segment includes the film deposition business, crystal business, and related activities. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Industrial machinery business segment.
83GF Score

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