KOBNF (Kobe Bussan Co) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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KOBNF Kobe Bussan Co Ltd KOBNF
89 GF Score
Price $24.10
GF Value $40.24
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Kobe Bussan Co Moat Score?

Kobe Bussan Co has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Kobe Bussan Co 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 Kobe Bussan Co might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Kobe Bussan Co  (OTCPK:KOBNF) 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

Kobe Bussan Co Moat Score Related Terms

KOBNF
89GF Score
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Is Kobe Bussan Co (KOBNF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobe Bussan Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $24.10 is trading 40.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $40.24.

Key valuation signals for KOBNF:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: $40.24 vs. price of $24.10 (40.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 1 warning sign

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

Kobe Bussan Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 3038:Japan
Address 125-1 Hirano, Hyogo Prefecture, Kakogawa, JPN, 675-0063
Kobe Bussan Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that operates through four business divisions: Business Supermarket, Restaurant and Ready-Meal, Eco-Renewable Energy, and Others. The Business Supermarket segment runs Gyomu Super stores offering affordable domestic and imported food products. The Restaurant and Ready-Meal segment operates buffet and delicatessen chains such as Kobe Cook World Buffet, Premium Karubi, and Chisouna. The Eco-Renewable Energy segment generates electricity from nineteen solar and one woody biomass power plant. The Others segment includes tourism and related businesses. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Business Supermarket segment.
89GF Score

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$24.10
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$40.24
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