KKPCF (Kaken Pharmaceutical Co) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 21, 2026)

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KKPCF Kaken Pharmaceutical Co Ltd KKPCF
69 GF Score
Price $26.00
GF Value $25.42
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Kaken Pharmaceutical Co Moat Score?

Kaken Pharmaceutical Co KKPCF 69 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates KKPCF with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.42. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,028 Drug Manufacturers companies, Kaken Pharmaceutical Co ranks better than 97.08% on this metric.

Kaken Pharmaceutical Co has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Kaken Pharmaceutical Co has Narrow Moat: Kaken Pharmaceutical Co Ltd has a strong narrow moat due to its valuable intellectual property and R&D capabilities. However, it faces competition and lacks significant customer switching costs or network effects.

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 Kaken Pharmaceutical Co might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Kaken Pharmaceutical Co  (OTCPK:KKPCF) 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

Kaken Pharmaceutical Co Moat Score Related Terms

KKPCF vs ZTS, UTHR: Moat Score Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Kaken Pharmaceutical Co'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.

Kaken Pharmaceutical Co Moat Score vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Kaken Pharmaceutical Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kaken Pharmaceutical Co's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Kaken Pharmaceutical Co (KKPCF) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 21, 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, Kaken Pharmaceutical Co ranks #30 out of 1028 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 2.9%.
Is Kaken Pharmaceutical Co's Moat Score too high?
Kaken Pharmaceutical Co's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Kaken Pharmaceutical Co ranks #30 out of 1028 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kaken Pharmaceutical Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kaken Pharmaceutical Co's Moat Score compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Kaken Pharmaceutical Co ranks #30 out of 1028 companies for Moat Score. This places Kaken Pharmaceutical Co in the top 3% 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Drug Manufacturers 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. Kaken Pharmaceutical Co's current Moat Score is 6. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kaken Pharmaceutical Co stock overvalued right now?
Kaken Pharmaceutical Co (KKPCF) has a current Moat Score of 6. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.42, compared to a current price of $26.00 — trading 2.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Kaken Pharmaceutical Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Kaken Pharmaceutical Co (KKPCF), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 21, 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 Kaken Pharmaceutical Co (KKPCF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaken Pharmaceutical Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $26.00 is trading 2.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.42.

Key valuation signals for KKPCF:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: $25.42 vs. price of $26.00 (2.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Kaken Pharmaceutical Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 4521:Japan
Address 28-8, Honkomagome 2-chome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 1138650
Kaken Pharmaceutical Co Ltd is a specialty and generic drug manufacturing company. The company organizes its segments between pharmaceutical and real estate activities. The pharmaceutical segment consists of pharmaceutical drugs, medical devices, and agrochemicals. In the real estate segment, the majority of revenue is generated through commercial facility rental fees. Sales in Japan constitute more than 90% of revenue. Kaken considers merger and acquisition investment to be a potential component of its operational growth strategy for expanding its research, development, manufacturing, and marketing capabilities.
69GF Score

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