NIJPF (Nippon Paper Industries Co) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 11, 2026)


NIJPF Nippon Paper Industries Co Ltd NIJPF
54 GF Score
Price $7.10
GF Value $6.17
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What is Nippon Paper Industries Co Moat Score?

Nippon Paper Industries Co NIJPF 54 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates NIJPF with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.17. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 297 Forest Products companies, Nippon Paper Industries Co ranks better than 96.97% on this metric.

Nippon Paper Industries Co has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Nippon Paper Industries Co has Narrow Moat: Nippon Paper Industries Co Ltd has a solid narrow moat due to its economies of scale and established distribution network. It benefits from some brand strength and customer loyalty. However, it lacks significant regulatory barriers and strong pricing power, limiting its moat to a narrow category.

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 Nippon Paper Industries Co might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Nippon Paper Industries Co  (OTCPK:NIJPF) 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

Nippon Paper Industries Co Moat Score Related Terms

Nippon Paper Industries Co Moat Score Competitor Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Nippon Paper Industries 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.

Nippon Paper Industries Co Moat Score vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Nippon Paper Industries Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Paper Industries Co's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Nippon Paper Industries Co (NIJPF) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 11, 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, Nippon Paper Industries Co ranks #9 out of 297 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 3%.
Is Nippon Paper Industries Co's Moat Score too high?
Nippon Paper Industries Co's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Paper Industries Co ranks #9 out of 297 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nippon Paper Industries Co has a GF Score™ of 54/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Paper Industries Co's Moat Score compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Nippon Paper Industries Co ranks #9 out of 297 companies for Moat Score. This places Nippon Paper Industries Co in the top 3% 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 Forest Products company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Forest Products 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. Nippon Paper Industries Co's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Paper Industries Co stock overvalued right now?
Nippon Paper Industries Co (NIJPF) has a current Moat Score of 5. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.17, compared to a current price of $7.10 — trading 15.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Nippon Paper Industries Co's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Nippon Paper Industries Co (NIJPF), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 11, 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 Nippon Paper Industries Co (NIJPF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Paper Industries Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $7.10 is trading 15.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.17.

Key valuation signals for NIJPF:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $6.17 vs. price of $7.10 (15.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Nippon Paper Industries Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 3863:Japan9NI:Germany
Address 4-6, Kanda-Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 101-0062
Nippon Paper Industries Co Ltd produces and sells a variety of paper products. The company's paper products include newsprint, printing, sanitary, and packaging paper, as well as container board and boxes. The firm also sells construction materials, and generates electric power. Nippon Paper organizes itself into four segments based on product type: pulp and paper; paper related; wood products and construction related; and other. The pulp and paper segment generates the majority of revenue. The majority of sales are made in Japan.
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