FST (KBSX) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Sep. 09, 2026)

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What is FST Moat Score?

FST KBSX +5.26% 10 Moat Score is 3 as of Sep. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates KBSX with a GF Score™ of 10/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 865 Travel & Leisure companies, FST ranks better than 84.39% on this metric.

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

FST has No Moat: FST Corp has transient advantages with limited market share and no significant intellectual property or regulatory barriers. The company does not exhibit strong brand loyalty or customer switching costs.

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

FST  (NAS:KBSX) 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

FST Moat Score Related Terms

KBSX vs NOMA, PRKA, KMRK: Moat Score Comparison

For the Leisure subindustry, FST'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.

FST Moat Score vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, FST's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
FST (KBSX) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Sep. 09, 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, FST ranks #135 out of 865 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 15.6%.
Is FST's Moat Score too high?
FST's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, FST ranks #135 out of 865 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, FST has a GF Score™ of 10/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FST's Moat Score compare to NOMA and PRKA?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, FST ranks #135 out of 865 companies for Moat Score. This places FST in the top 16% 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Travel & Leisure 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. FST'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 FST stock overvalued right now?
FST (KBSX) has a current Moat Score of 3. The current Moat Score is 3. FST's overall GF Score™ is 10/100 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 FST (KBSX), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Sep. 09, 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.

FST Business Description

Address No. 3, Gongye 1st Road, Minxiong Township, Chiayi County, Chiayi, TWN, 621018
FST Corp is a renowned manufacturer and innovator in the golf industry with a growing portfolio of creative golf products, including acclaimed golf club shafts and other equipment. The Company has engaged in the research, development, manufacturing, and sales of golf club shafts. The Company currently produces and sells golf club shafts under the Company's own high performance KBS golf club shaft brand, and serves as an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and original design manufacturer (ODM) for other world-renowned golf equipment brands, golf equipment OEMs, and golf equipment distributors that provide consumers with customized golf club services.
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