Kisoji Co (NGO:8160) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Sep. 22, 2026)

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NGO:8160 Kisoji Co Ltd NGO:8160
81 GF Score
Price 円2,426.00
GF Value 円2,546.91
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Kisoji Co Moat Score?

Kisoji Co has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Kisoji Co has

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 Kisoji Co might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Kisoji Co  (NGO:8160) 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

Kisoji Co Moat Score Related Terms

NGO:8160
81GF Score
Kisoji Co Ltd NGO:8160
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Is Kisoji Co (NGO:8160) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kisoji Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円2,426.00 is trading 4.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,546.91.

Key valuation signals for NGO:8160:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: 円2,546.91 vs. price of 円2,426.00 (4.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:8160 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Kisoji Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 8160:Japan
Address 3-18-13 Shirogane, Showa-ku, Nagoya, JPN, 466-8507
Kisoji Co Ltd is a Japanese restaurant operator headquartered in Nagoya. Its core business is the Kisoji chain of restaurants specializing in shabu-shabu and other traditional Japanese cuisine, typically serving set courses in a casual, family-oriented setting. The company also operates several other restaurant formats, including Torikaku, which focuses on chicken dishes and Japanese-style pub dining, Suzunoren, and other brands covering grilled meat and izakaya-style offerings. Its customers are primarily domestic diners, ranging from families and groups to business clientele, and its restaurants are located across Japan, with a concentration in the central and eastern regions. Revenue comes almost entirely from food and beverage sales at company-operated restaurants, supplemented by sales of prepared foods and side dishes at some locations. The company also has interests in winery operations tied to its dining business.
81GF Score

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円2,426.00
Price
円2,546.91
GF Value