KAIKY (Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 05, 2026)


KAIKY Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd KAIKY
70 GF Score
Price $14.68
GF Value $13.40
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Moat Score?

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha KAIKY 70 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates KAIKY with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.40 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,058 Transportation companies, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ranks better than 88% on this metric.

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha has Narrow Moat: Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha has a modest moat due to its established distribution network and economies of scale in shipping. However, the industry is highly competitive with limited pricing power and customer loyalty, 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 Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha  (OTCPK:KAIKY) 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

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Moat Score Related Terms

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Moat Score Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha'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.

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Moat Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (KAIKY) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 05, 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, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ranks #127 out of 1058 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 12%.
Is Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's Moat Score too high?
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ranks #127 out of 1058 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's Moat Score compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ranks #127 out of 1058 companies for Moat Score. This places Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha in the top 12% 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 Transportation company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Transportation 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. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha'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 Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (KAIKY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.40, compared to a current price of $14.68 — trading 9.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 4 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 Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (KAIKY), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 05, 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 Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (KAIKY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $14.68 is trading 9.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.40. GuruFocus considers Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KAIKY:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $13.40 vs. price of $14.68 (9.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Business Description

Other Exchanges 9107:JapanKLI1:Germany
Address 8 Kaigan-dori, Shinko Building, Chuo-ku, Kobe, JPN, 650-0024
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the logistics business. The company operates its business through three segments. The Dry Bulk segment covers bulk cargo shipping. The Energy Resources segment includes liquefied natural gas transportation, oil tankers, offshore operations, and electric power businesses. The Product Logistics segment handles car carrier services, logistics, coastal and domestic shipping, and containership operations. The Others segment consists of ship management, travel agency, and real estate leasing and management businesses not included in the main reporting segments. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Product logistics segment.
70GF Score

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