KSRYY (Kose Holdings) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 04, 2026)


KSRYY Kose Holdings Corp KSRYY
71 GF Score
Price $6.25
GF Value $11.36
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Kose Holdings Moat Score?

Kose Holdings KSRYY 71 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates KSRYY with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.36 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,054 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kose Holdings ranks better than 96.2% on this metric.

Kose Holdings has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Kose Holdings has Narrow Moat: Kose Holdings Corp has a solid narrow moat due to its strong brand in the cosmetics industry and customer loyalty. It benefits from economies of scale and consistent innovation. However, intense competition from global brands limits its market leadership.

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 Kose Holdings might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Kose Holdings  (OTCPK:KSRYY) 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

Kose Holdings Moat Score Related Terms

KSRYY vs PG, CL, KVUE: Moat Score Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Kose Holdings'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.

Kose Holdings Moat Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kose Holdings's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Kose Holdings (KSRYY) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 04, 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, Kose Holdings ranks #78 out of 2054 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 3.8%.
Is Kose Holdings' Moat Score too high?
Kose Holdings' current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Kose Holdings ranks #78 out of 2054 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kose Holdings has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kose Holdings' Moat Score compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kose Holdings ranks #78 out of 2054 companies for Moat Score. This places Kose Holdings in the top 4% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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. Kose Holdings's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kose Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kose Holdings (KSRYY) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.36, compared to a current price of $6.25 — trading 45% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Kose Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 5 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 Kose Holdings (KSRYY), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 04, 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 Kose Holdings (KSRYY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kose Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $6.25 is trading 45% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.36. GuruFocus considers Kose Holdings to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for KSRYY:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $11.36 vs. price of $6.25 (45% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Kose Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges 4922:Japan49K:Germany
Address 3-6-2 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-8251
Kose is Japan's second-largest beauty company, best known for its prestige skincare brands such as Decorte and Albion. Founded in 1946, the company remains under the management of the Kobayashi family. Albion, a fully consolidated subsidiary in which Kose holds a 79.5% stake, operates independently under a separate brand of the Kobayashi family. With a portfolio of 37 brands spanning multiple price points, the group captured approximately 15% of Japan's premium beauty segment in 2024, according to Euromonitor. Japan remains its core market, contributing over 60% of sales, followed by North America (19%) and Asia (13%). The company distributes its products through a diversified channel mix of department stores, specialty retailers, drugstores, travel retail, and e-commerce platforms.
71GF Score

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