OWWAF (Okuwa Co) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


OWWAF Okuwa Co Ltd OWWAF
65 GF Score
Price $5.09
GF Value $6.27
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Okuwa Co Moat Score?

Okuwa Co OWWAF -13.58% 65 Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates OWWAF with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.27. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,122 Retail - Cyclical companies, Okuwa Co ranks better than 84.31% on this metric.

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

Okuwa Co has No Moat: Okuwa Co Ltd has some transient advantages due to its regional market presence and customer loyalty. However, it lacks significant intellectual property, network effects, and pricing power, resulting in a weak competitive position that does not qualify for a narrow moat.

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

Okuwa Co  (OTCPK:OWWAF) 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

Okuwa Co Moat Score Related Terms

OWWAF vs DDS: Moat Score Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Okuwa 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.

Okuwa Co Moat Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Okuwa Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Okuwa 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?
Okuwa Co (OWWAF) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jun. 27, 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, Okuwa Co ranks #176 out of 1122 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 15.7%.
Is Okuwa Co's Moat Score too high?
Okuwa Co's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Okuwa Co ranks #176 out of 1122 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Okuwa Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Okuwa Co's Moat Score compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Okuwa Co ranks #176 out of 1122 companies for Moat Score. This places Okuwa Co in the top 16% 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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. Okuwa 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 Okuwa Co stock overvalued right now?
Okuwa Co (OWWAF) has a current Moat Score of 3. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.27, compared to a current price of $5.09 — trading 18.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Okuwa Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 4 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 Okuwa Co (OWWAF), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 27, 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 Okuwa Co (OWWAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Okuwa Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $5.09 is trading 18.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.27.

Key valuation signals for OWWAF:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $6.27 vs. price of $5.09 (18.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Okuwa Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 8217:Japan
Address 185 3 Nakajima, Wakayama, JPN, 641-8501
Okuwa Co Ltd operates a retail chain of stores in Japan. The company's products that it sells include foods, alcoholic beverages, rice, household items, residential goods, upholstery, Do It Yourself products, leisure goods, sporting goods, household appliances, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, clothing and various other items. It operates more than 15 stores in Wakayama, Osaka, Nara, Mie, Hyogo, Aichi, Gifu, Shizuoka cities in Japan.
65GF Score

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