SMFRF (Sumitomo Forestry Co) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


SMFRF Sumitomo Forestry Co Ltd SMFRF
83 GF Score
Price $8.55
GF Value $13.65
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Sumitomo Forestry Co Moat Score?

Sumitomo Forestry Co SMFRF -3.10% 83 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates SMFRF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.65 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 102 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Sumitomo Forestry Co ranks better than 78.43% on this metric.

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

Sumitomo Forestry Co has No Moat: Sumitomo Forestry Co Ltd operates in a competitive industry with limited market leadership and no significant customer switching costs. The company lacks strong brand strength or regulatory barriers to provide a durable advantage.

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

Sumitomo Forestry Co  (OTCPK:SMFRF) 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

Sumitomo Forestry Co Moat Score Related Terms

SMFRF vs DHI, PHM, LEN: Moat Score Comparison

For the Residential Construction subindustry, Sumitomo Forestry 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.

Sumitomo Forestry Co Moat Score vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry

For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sumitomo Forestry Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sumitomo Forestry Co's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Sumitomo Forestry Co (SMFRF) has a Moat Score of 3 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, Sumitomo Forestry Co ranks #22 out of 102 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 21.6%.
Is Sumitomo Forestry Co's Moat Score too high?
Sumitomo Forestry Co's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Sumitomo Forestry Co ranks #22 out of 102 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sumitomo Forestry Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sumitomo Forestry Co's Moat Score compare to DHI and PHM?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Forestry Co ranks #22 out of 102 companies for Moat Score. This places Sumitomo Forestry Co in the top 22% 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 Homebuilding & Construction company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Homebuilding & Construction 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. Sumitomo Forestry 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 Sumitomo Forestry Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Forestry Co (SMFRF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.65, compared to a current price of $8.55 — trading 37.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Sumitomo Forestry Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Sumitomo Forestry Co (SMFRF), the current Moat Score is 3 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 Sumitomo Forestry Co (SMFRF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Forestry Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $8.55 is trading 37.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.65. GuruFocus considers Sumitomo Forestry Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SMFRF:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $13.65 vs. price of $8.55 (37.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Sumitomo Forestry Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 1911:Japan5F6:Germany
Address 1-3-2 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-8270
Website https://sfc.jp
Sumitomo Forestry Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the timber, housing, and environmental businesses. The company operates through four reportable segments: Timber Building Materials Business, Housing Business, Construction and Real Estate Business, and Resources and Environment Business. The Timber Building Materials Business purchases, manufactures, and sells timber and building materials. The Housing Business handles housing construction, renovation, and real estate brokerage. The Construction and Real Estate Business develops condominiums, apartment buildings, and commercial complexes. The Resources and Environment Business focuses on renewable energy and forestry resource operations. It generates the majority of revenue from the Construction and real estate business segment.
83GF Score

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