MZDAY (Mazda Motor) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


MZDAY Mazda Motor Corp MZDAY
83 GF Score
Price $3.37
GF Value $3.67
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Mazda Motor Moat Score?

Mazda Motor MZDAY +2.47% 83 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates MZDAY with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.67 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,318 Vehicles & Parts companies, Mazda Motor ranks better than 90.36% on this metric.

Mazda Motor has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Mazda Motor has Narrow Moat: Mazda Motor Corp benefits from a strong brand and some economies of scale in the automotive industry. However, intense competition and limited pricing power restrict its competitive advantages to a modest level.

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 Mazda Motor might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Mazda Motor  (OTCPK:MZDAY) 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

Mazda Motor Moat Score Related Terms

MZDAY vs TSLA, GM, F: Moat Score Comparison

For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Mazda Motor'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.

Mazda Motor Moat Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Mazda Motor's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Mazda Motor (MZDAY) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 26, 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, Mazda Motor ranks #127 out of 1318 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 9.6%.
Is Mazda Motor's Moat Score too high?
Mazda Motor's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Mazda Motor ranks #127 out of 1318 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mazda Motor has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mazda Motor's Moat Score compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Mazda Motor ranks #127 out of 1318 companies for Moat Score. This places Mazda Motor in the top 10% 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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. Mazda Motor's current Moat Score is 4. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mazda Motor stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mazda Motor (MZDAY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.67, compared to a current price of $3.37 — trading 8.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Mazda Motor's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 7 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 Mazda Motor (MZDAY), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 26, 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 Mazda Motor (MZDAY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mazda Motor stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.37 is trading 8.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.67. GuruFocus considers Mazda Motor to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MZDAY:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $3.67 vs. price of $3.37 (8.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Mazda Motor Business Description

Address 3-1 Shinchi, Fuchu-cho, Aki-gun, Hiroshima, JPN, 730-8670
Mazda Motor Corp is a Japanese automobile manufacturer. The company mainly manufactures passenger cars and commercial vehicles. It also manufactures diesel and petroleum gasoline engines, along with manual and automatic transmissions for vehicles. The vast majority of the companys production is manufactured locally. The company segments itself across four geographic areas: Japan, North America, Europe, and other markets.
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