KDCLF (Japan Engine) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


KDCLF Japan Engine Corp KDCLF
60 GF Score
Price $50.45
GF Value $34.01
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Japan Engine Moat Score?

Japan Engine has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Japan Engine has

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 Engine might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Japan Engine  (OTCPK:KDCLF) 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 Engine Moat Score Related Terms

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60GF Score
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Is Japan Engine (KDCLF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Engine stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $50.45 is trading 48.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $34.01. GuruFocus considers Japan Engine to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KDCLF:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: $34.01 vs. price of $50.45 (48.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 1 warning sign

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Japan Engine Business Description

Other Exchanges 6016:Japan
Address 1-38, Minamifutami, Futami-cho, Hyogo Prefecture, Akashi, JPN, 674 0093
Japan Engine Corp is a Japanese company engaged in the production and sale of various types of UE diesel engines. It also manufactures machinery and equipment related to marine, factory automation and energy saving. The organization has a business presence in Japan and other countries.
60GF Score

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$50.45
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$34.01
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