Avi Japan Opportunity Trust (LSE:AJOT) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 23, 2026)

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LSE:AJOT Avi Japan Opportunity Trust PLC LSE:AJOT
55 GF Score
Price £1.67
GF Value £1.82
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Avi Japan Opportunity Trust Moat Score?

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

Avi Japan Opportunity Trust 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 Avi Japan Opportunity Trust might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Avi Japan Opportunity Trust  (LSE:AJOT) 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

Avi Japan Opportunity Trust Moat Score Related Terms

LSE:AJOT
55GF Score
Avi Japan Opportunity Trust PLC LSE:AJOT
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Is Avi Japan Opportunity Trust (LSE:AJOT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avi Japan Opportunity Trust stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £1.67 is trading 8.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.82. GuruFocus considers Avi Japan Opportunity Trust to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:AJOT:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: £1.82 vs. price of £1.67 (8.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Avi Japan Opportunity Trust Business Description

Other Exchanges AJOTl:UK
Address 51 Lime Street, 19th Floor, London, GBR, EC3M 7DQ
Avi Japan Opportunity Trust PLC is a closed-ended investment company. Its investment objective is to provide shareholders with capital growth in excess of the MSCI Japan Small Cap Index, through the active management of a focused portfolio of equity investments listed or quoted in Japan which have been identified as undervalued and having a substantial proportion of their market capitalisation held in cash, listed securities and/or realisable assets.
55GF Score

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£1.67
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