SEKEY (Seiko Epson) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


SEKEY Seiko Epson Corp SEKEY
78 GF Score
Price $8.55
GF Value $7.81
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 11 Warning Signs
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What is Seiko Epson Moat Score?

Seiko Epson SEKEY +2.64% 78 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates SEKEY with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.81 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,470 Hardware companies, Seiko Epson ranks better than 98.79% on this metric.

Seiko Epson has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Seiko Epson has Narrow Moat: Seiko Epson Corp has a strong narrow moat due to its valuable intellectual property, brand strength, and economies of scale. It benefits from a robust distribution network and some pricing power, but lacks the regulatory barriers or exclusive licenses for a wide 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 Seiko Epson might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Seiko Epson  (OTCPK:SEKEY) 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

Seiko Epson Moat Score Related Terms

SEKEY vs SNDK, DELL, STX: Moat Score Comparison

For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Seiko Epson'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.

Seiko Epson Moat Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Seiko Epson's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Seiko Epson's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Seiko Epson (SEKEY) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 03, 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, Seiko Epson ranks #30 out of 2470 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 1.2%.
Is Seiko Epson's Moat Score too high?
Seiko Epson's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Seiko Epson ranks #30 out of 2470 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Seiko Epson has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seiko Epson's Moat Score compare to SNDK and DELL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Seiko Epson ranks #30 out of 2470 companies for Moat Score. This places Seiko Epson in the top 1% 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 Hardware company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Hardware 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. Seiko Epson's current Moat Score is 6. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Seiko Epson stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seiko Epson (SEKEY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.81, compared to a current price of $8.55 — trading 9.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Seiko Epson's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Seiko Epson (SEKEY), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 03, 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 Seiko Epson (SEKEY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seiko Epson stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $8.55 is trading 9.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.81. GuruFocus considers Seiko Epson to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SEKEY:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: $7.81 vs. price of $8.55 (9.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 11 warning signs

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Seiko Epson Business Description

Other Exchanges 6724:JapanSE7:Germany
Address 3-3-5 Yamato, Nagano Prefecture, Suwa, JPN, 392-8502
Seiko Epson Corp is a Japan-based electronics manufacturer of printers and imaging equipment. The company operates through three segments. The Manufacturing-related and Wearables segment includes industrial robots, small injection molding machines, watches, watch movements, crystal devices, semiconductors, metal powders, surface treatment, and PCs. The Printing Solutions segment covers office and home inkjet printers, serial impact dot matrix printers, page printers, color image scanners, dry office paper machines, commercial and industrial inkjet printers, POS system products, rubber printers, and related consumables. The Visual Communication segment focuses on LCD projectors, smart glasses, and related products. It generates the majority of revenue from the Printing Solutions segment.
78GF Score

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