NPSGY (Nippon Sheet Glass Co) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 04, 2026)


NPSGY Nippon Sheet Glass Co Ltd NPSGY
62 GF Score
Price $2.85
GF Value $1.95
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 11 Warning Signs
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What is Nippon Sheet Glass Co Moat Score?

Nippon Sheet Glass Co NPSGY -5.00% 62 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates NPSGY with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.95 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,317 Vehicles & Parts companies, Nippon Sheet Glass Co ranks better than 94.53% on this metric.

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

Nippon Sheet Glass Co has Narrow Moat: Nippon Sheet Glass has a solid narrow moat due to its economies of scale and some proprietary technology in glass manufacturing. However, it faces competitive pressures and lacks strong brand strength or significant regulatory barriers.

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 Sheet Glass Co might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Nippon Sheet Glass Co  (OTCPK:NPSGY) 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 Sheet Glass Co Moat Score Related Terms

NPSGY vs ORLY, AZO: Moat Score Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Nippon Sheet Glass 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 Sheet Glass Co Moat Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Nippon Sheet Glass Co (NPSGY) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 04, 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 Sheet Glass Co ranks #72 out of 1317 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 5.5%.
Is Nippon Sheet Glass Co's Moat Score too high?
Nippon Sheet Glass Co's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Sheet Glass Co ranks #72 out of 1317 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nippon Sheet Glass Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Sheet Glass Co's Moat Score compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Nippon Sheet Glass Co ranks #72 out of 1317 companies for Moat Score. This places Nippon Sheet Glass Co in the top 6% 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. Nippon Sheet Glass 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 Sheet Glass Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Sheet Glass Co (NPSGY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.95, compared to a current price of $2.85 — trading 46.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Nippon Sheet Glass Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 11 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 Sheet Glass Co (NPSGY), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 04, 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 Sheet Glass Co (NPSGY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Sheet Glass Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $2.85 is trading 46.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.95. GuruFocus considers Nippon Sheet Glass Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NPSGY:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $1.95 vs. price of $2.85 (46.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 11 warning signs

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

Nippon Sheet Glass Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 5202:JapanNI9:Germany
Address Sumitomo Fudosan Mita Twin Building West Wing, 5-27, Mita 3-chome, Minato-Ku, Tokyo, JPN, 108-6321
Nippon Sheet Glass Co Ltd manufactures glass and glazing products for many industries. The architectural segment, which accounts for roughly 40% of the company's total revenue, sells flat glass and glazing products to commercial and residential markets and the solar energy sector. The automotive segment, which accounts for roughly half of the company's total revenue, supplies a wide range of automotive glazing to vehicle manufacturers for new vehicles and replacement markets. The technical glass segment sells thin glass and glass fiber products for small displays, lenses, printers, and engine timing belts. Nippon sells its products worldwide, with more than a third of its sales in Europe, roughly a third in Japan and the rest of Asia, and the remaining sales in the Americas.
62GF Score

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