MITSY (Mitsui) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


MITSY Mitsui & Co Ltd MITSY
82 GF Score
Price $564.20
GF Value $419.02
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Mitsui Moat Score?

Mitsui MITSY +3.24% 82 Moat Score is 7 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates MITSY with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $419.02 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 619 Conglomerates companies, Mitsui ranks better than 99.52% on this metric.

Mitsui has the Moat Score of 7, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Mitsui has Wide Moat: Mitsui & Co Ltd has a wide moat due to its diversified business model, strong global distribution network, and significant economies of scale. The company benefits from durable cost advantages and regulatory barriers in various sectors, providing a robust competitive edge.

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 Mitsui might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Mitsui  (OTCPK:MITSY) 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

Mitsui Moat Score Related Terms

MITSY vs HON, MMM: Moat Score Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Mitsui'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.

Mitsui Moat Score vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Mitsui's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


MITSY
82GF Score
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What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
Mitsui (MITSY) has a Moat Score of 7 as of Jun. 28, 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, Mitsui ranks #3 out of 619 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 0.5%.
Is Mitsui's Moat Score too high?
Mitsui's current Moat Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, Mitsui ranks #3 out of 619 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mitsui has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mitsui's Moat Score compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Mitsui ranks #3 out of 619 companies for Moat Score. This places Mitsui in the top 1% 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 Conglomerates company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Conglomerates 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. Mitsui's current Moat Score is 7. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mitsui stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsui (MITSY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $419.02, compared to a current price of $564.20 — trading 34.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7. Mitsui's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 9 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 Mitsui (MITSY), the current Moat Score is 7 as of Jun. 28, 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 Mitsui (MITSY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsui stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $564.20 is trading 34.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $419.02. GuruFocus considers Mitsui to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MITSY:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: $419.02 vs. price of $564.20 (34.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 9 warning signs

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

Mitsui Business Description

Address 2-1, Otemachi 1-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-8631
Mitsui is a general trading house, or sogo shosha, a type of conglomerate unique to Japan. Its core role is that of a trading intermediary in a variety of industrial sectors, including resources businesses like energy and metals as well as nonresources businesses, both industrial ones like machinery and nonindustrial ones like food, healthcare, and retail. In addition to acting as a trading intermediary (including midstream processing functions to convert inputs into final products), Mitsui participates in upstream production businesses and downstream distribution businesses. Among Japan's large trading houses, Mitsui has the highest exposure to resources businesses.
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