MITUY (Mitsui Chemicals) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


MITUY Mitsui Chemicals Inc MITUY
78 GF Score
Price $11.21
GF Value $11.89
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Mitsui Chemicals Moat Score?

Mitsui Chemicals MITUY 78 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates MITUY with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,623 Chemicals companies, Mitsui Chemicals ranks better than 98.71% on this metric.

Mitsui Chemicals has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Mitsui Chemicals has Narrow Moat: Mitsui Chemicals has a strong narrow moat due to its proprietary technology and economies of scale in chemical production. The company benefits from a strong brand and customer loyalty in specific markets, but lacks the regulatory barriers and pricing power for a wide moat.

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 Chemicals might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Mitsui Chemicals  (OTCPK:MITUY) 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 Chemicals Moat Score Related Terms

MITUY vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Mitsui Chemicals'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 Chemicals Moat Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Mitsui Chemicals's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Mitsui Chemicals (MITUY) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 01, 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 Chemicals ranks #21 out of 1623 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 1.3%.
Is Mitsui Chemicals' Moat Score too high?
Mitsui Chemicals' current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Mitsui Chemicals ranks #21 out of 1623 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mitsui Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mitsui Chemicals' Moat Score compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Mitsui Chemicals ranks #21 out of 1623 companies for Moat Score. This places Mitsui Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Chemicals 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 Chemicals's current Moat Score is 6. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mitsui Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsui Chemicals (MITUY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.89, compared to a current price of $11.21 — trading 5.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Mitsui Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 12 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 Chemicals (MITUY), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 01, 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 Chemicals (MITUY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsui Chemicals stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $11.21 is trading 5.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.89. GuruFocus considers Mitsui Chemicals to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MITUY:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: $11.89 vs. price of $11.21 (5.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 12 warning signs

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

Mitsui Chemicals Business Description

Other Exchanges 4183:JapanMSI:Germany
Address 2-2-1 Yaesu, Midtown Yaesu Yaesu Central Tower, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 104-0028
Mitsui Chemicals Inc manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals, plastics, and chemical-based products. The firm organizes itself into four segments. The Basic & Green Materials segment provides ethylene, propylene, polyethylene, polypropylene, catalysts, phenols, PTA, PET resins, polyurethane, and industrial chemicals. The ICT Solutions segment supplies semiconductors, electronic components, process and optical materials, and battery-related materials. The Life & Healthcare Solutions segment covers vision care, nonwovens, oral and personal care materials, and agricultural chemicals. The Mobility Solutions segment offers elastomers, functional compounds, polypropylene compounds, and automotive-related products, while Others include related businesses.
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