MRM (MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


MRM MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies Inc MRM
53 GF Score
Price $1.03
GF Value $4.08
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies Moat Score?

MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies MRM +3.00% 53 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates MRM with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.08 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 97 Personal Services companies, MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies ranks better than 91.75% on this metric.

MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies has No Moat: MEDIROM operates in a fragmented healthcare market with limited market share and lacks significant intellectual property or regulatory barriers. The company does not exhibit strong brand strength or customer loyalty, resulting in weak competitive advantages.

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 MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies  (NAS:MRM) 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

MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies Moat Score Related Terms

MRM vs EJH, CLIK, DROR: Moat Score Comparison

For the Personal Services subindustry, MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies'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.

MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies Moat Score vs Personal Services Industry

For the Personal Services industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies (MRM) has a Moat Score of 3 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, MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies ranks #8 out of 97 companies in the Personal Services industry, placing it in the top 8.2%.
Is MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies' Moat Score too high?
MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies' current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies ranks #8 out of 97 companies in the Personal Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies' Moat Score compare to EJH and CLIK?
According to the Personal Services industry distribution chart, MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies ranks #8 out of 97 companies for Moat Score. This places MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies in the top 8% 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 Personal Services company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Personal Services 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. MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies's current Moat Score is 3. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies (MRM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.08, compared to a current price of $1.03 — trading 74.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 8 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 MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies (MRM), the current Moat Score is 3 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 MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies (MRM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.03 is trading 74.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.08. GuruFocus considers MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for MRM:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $4.08 vs. price of $1.03 (74.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 8 warning signs

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

MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies Business Description

Address 2-3-1 Daiba, 16th Floor, Tradepia Odaiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 135-0091
MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies Inc provides health services. The company is a franchiser and operator of healthcare salons and operates in segments namely Relaxation Salon, Digital Preventative Healthcare, and Luxury Beauty Segment. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the Relaxation Salon business segment. Geographically, the company generates a maximum share of its revenue from Japan.
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