NHKGF (NHK Spring Co) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


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78 GF Score
Price $24.51
GF Value $11.93
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is NHK Spring Co Moat Score?

NHK Spring Co NHKGF 78 Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates NHKGF with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.93 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,317 Vehicles & Parts companies, NHK Spring Co ranks better than 87.09% on this metric.

NHK Spring Co has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

NHK Spring Co has No Moat: NHK Spring Co Ltd operates in a competitive manufacturing industry with limited differentiation. The company lacks significant intellectual property, brand strength, or cost advantages, resulting in a weak competitive position.

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 NHK Spring Co might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

NHK Spring Co  (OTCPK:NHKGF) 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

NHK Spring Co Moat Score Related Terms

NHKGF vs ORLY, AZO: Moat Score Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, NHK Spring Co'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.

NHK Spring Co Moat Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where NHK Spring Co's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
NHK Spring Co (NHKGF) has a Moat Score of 3 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, NHK Spring Co ranks #170 out of 1317 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 12.9%.
Is NHK Spring Co's Moat Score too high?
NHK Spring Co's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, NHK Spring Co ranks #170 out of 1317 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, NHK Spring Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NHK Spring Co's Moat Score compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, NHK Spring Co ranks #170 out of 1317 companies for Moat Score. This places NHK Spring Co in the top 13% 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. NHK Spring Co'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 NHK Spring Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NHK Spring Co (NHKGF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.93, compared to a current price of $24.51 — trading 105.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. NHK Spring Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 6 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 NHK Spring Co (NHKGF), the current Moat Score is 3 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 NHK Spring Co (NHKGF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NHK Spring Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $24.51 is trading 105.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.93. GuruFocus considers NHK Spring Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NHKGF:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $11.93 vs. price of $24.51 (105.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 6 warning signs

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

NHK Spring Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 5991:Japan
Address 3-10 Fukuura, Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama, JPN, 236-0004
NHK Spring Co Ltd is a Japanese manufacturer of suspension springs for automobiles and precision springs used in hard disk drive components. The company operates through five segments. The Disc drive suspension (DDS) segment covers disc drive suspension products. The Industrial Equipment segment includes semiconductor process parts, ceramic products, spring mechanisms, piping support devices, parking devices, and other equipment. The Precision Parts segment handles HDD components, wire, and thin plate springs, motor cores, probe units, fasteners, and other precision products. The Sheet segment provides automobile seats, seat mechanisms, and interior parts, while the Suspension Spring segment offers coil springs, leaf springs, stabilizers, accumulators, torsion bars, and related components.
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