Schroder Japan Trust (LSE:SJG) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 19, 2026)

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LSE:SJG Schroder Japan Trust PLC LSE:SJG
58 GF Score
Price £3.65
GF Value £5.53
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Schroder Japan Trust Moat Score?

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

Schroder Japan 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 Schroder Japan Trust might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Schroder Japan Trust  (LSE:SJG) 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

Schroder Japan Trust Moat Score Related Terms

LSE:SJG
58GF Score
Schroder Japan Trust PLC LSE:SJG
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Is Schroder Japan Trust (LSE:SJG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Schroder Japan Trust stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £3.65 is trading 34% below its estimated GF Value™ of £5.53. GuruFocus considers Schroder Japan Trust to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:SJG:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: £5.53 vs. price of £3.65 (34% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 4 warning signs

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Schroder Japan Trust Business Description

Address 1 London Wall Place, London, GBR, EC2Y 5AU
Schroder Japan Trust PLC is a London-based investment trust focused on Japanese equities. Its primary objective is to achieve long-term capital growth through an actively managed portfolio of securities listed on Japanese stock markets. The trust seeks to outperform the Tokyo Stock Price Index Total Return over time by investing in undervalued companies, including small and mid-sized businesses. It has a diversified portfolio across sectors such as industrials, Electrical Appliances, and financial services. It predominantly invests in equities and partly in other instruments like warrants, convertibles, and other derivative instruments across sectors such as consumer goods and industrials.
58GF Score

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£3.65
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