Koa (KACPF) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Aug. 07, 2026)

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KACPF Koa Corp KACPF
69 GF Score
Price $14.80
GF Value $11.50
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Koa Moat Score?

Koa KACPF 69 Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates KACPF with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.50 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,466 Hardware companies, Koa ranks better than 91.69% on this metric.

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

Koa has No Moat: Koa Corp has limited market leadership and lacks significant customer switching costs. The company does not possess strong intellectual property or cost advantages, and operates in a competitive industry with minimal regulatory barriers, resulting in a weak competitive position.

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

Koa  (OTCPK:KACPF) 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

Koa Moat Score Related Terms

KACPF vs APH, GLW, TEL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Koa'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.

Koa Moat Score vs Hardware Industry

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

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


KACPF
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Koa (KACPF) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Aug. 07, 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, Koa ranks #205 out of 2466 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 8.3%.
Is Koa's Moat Score too high?
Koa's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Koa ranks #205 out of 2466 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Koa has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Koa's Moat Score compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Koa ranks #205 out of 2466 companies for Moat Score. This places Koa 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. Koa'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 Koa stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koa (KACPF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.50, compared to a current price of $14.80 — trading 28.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Koa's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Koa (KACPF), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 07, 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 Koa (KACPF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koa stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $14.80 is trading 28.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.50. GuruFocus considers Koa to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KACPF:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $11.50 vs. price of $14.80 (28.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Koa Business Description

Other Exchanges 6999:Japan
Address Nakaminowa 14016, Minowa, Nagano, JPN, 399-4601
Koa Corp is a Japan-based company, engages in the development, manufacture, and sale of electronic components. It offers its products such as circuit components, which include resistors, integrated circuits, composite parts, thermal sensors, inductors, fuses and others. Geographically the company operates throughout Japan, Asia, America and Europe.
69GF Score

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