Daifuku Co (MEX:DAIFN) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


MEX:DAIFN Daifuku Co Ltd MEX:DAIFN
75 GF Score
Price MXN818.73
GF Value MXN402.26
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Daifuku Co Moat Score?

Daifuku Co MEX:DAIFN 75 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:DAIFN with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN402.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,049 Industrial Products companies, Daifuku Co ranks better than 96.92% on this metric.

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

Daifuku Co has Narrow Moat: Daifuku Co Ltd benefits from a solid position in the material handling industry with some economies of scale and a strong distribution network. However, it lacks significant customer switching costs and brand strength that would elevate it to a wide moat. Its competitive advantages are modest but discernible.

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 Daifuku Co might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Daifuku Co  (MEX:DAIFN) 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

Daifuku Co Moat Score Related Terms

MEX:DAIFN vs GEV, ETN, PH: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Daifuku 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.

Daifuku Co Moat Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Daifuku Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


MEX:DAIFN
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Daifuku Co (MEX:DAIFN) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 24, 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, Daifuku Co ranks #94 out of 3049 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 3.1%.
Is Daifuku Co's Moat Score too high?
Daifuku Co's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Daifuku Co ranks #94 out of 3049 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Daifuku Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daifuku Co's Moat Score compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Daifuku Co ranks #94 out of 3049 companies for Moat Score. This places Daifuku 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Industrial Products 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. Daifuku Co'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 Daifuku Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daifuku Co (MEX:DAIFN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN402.26, compared to a current price of MXN818.73 — trading 103.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Daifuku Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 6 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 Daifuku Co (MEX:DAIFN), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 24, 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 Daifuku Co (MEX:DAIFN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daifuku Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN818.73 is trading 103.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN402.26. GuruFocus considers Daifuku Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:DAIFN:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: MXN402.26 vs. price of MXN818.73 (103.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Daifuku Co Business Description

Address 3-2-11 Mitejima, Nishiyodogawa-ku, Osaka, JPN, 555-0012
Daifuku, founded in 1937 and headquartered in Osaka, Japan, is the world's largest provider of material handling systems. The company designs, manufactures, and integrates automation solutions that manage the movement, storage, and control of goods across industries. Its operations span cleanroom systems for semiconductor and electronics manufacturing, factory automation, distribution center and warehouse systems, airport baggage handling, and automotive production lines. In addition to supplying advanced equipment—such as automated storage and retrieval systems, conveyors, sorting systems, and automated guided vehicles—Daifuku offers software, maintenance, and other services to deliver end-to-end automation solutions for global clients.
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