SMSZF (SMS Co) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


SMSZF SMS Co Ltd SMSZF
88 GF Score
Price $8.56
GF Value $8.18
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What is SMS Co Moat Score?

SMS Co SMSZF 88 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates SMSZF with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.18. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 678 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, SMS Co ranks better than 96.02% on this metric.

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

SMS Co has Narrow Moat: SMS Co Ltd has a solid narrow moat due to its specialized services and customer relationships that create some switching costs. The company benefits from a stable market position and some brand recognition, but it faces competition and lacks significant pricing power or intellectual property.

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 SMS Co might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

SMS Co  (OTCPK:SMSZF) 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

SMS Co Moat Score Related Terms

SMSZF vs VEEV, BTSG, TEM: Moat Score Comparison

For the Health Information Services subindustry, SMS 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.

SMS Co Moat Score vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, SMS Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
SMS Co (SMSZF) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 30, 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, SMS Co ranks #27 out of 678 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 4%.
Is SMS Co's Moat Score too high?
SMS Co's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, SMS Co ranks #27 out of 678 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SMS Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SMS Co's Moat Score compare to VEEV and BTSG?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, SMS Co ranks #27 out of 678 companies for Moat Score. This places SMS Co in the top 4% 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services 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. SMS 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 SMS Co stock overvalued right now?
SMS Co (SMSZF) has a current Moat Score of 5. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.18, compared to a current price of $8.56 — trading 4.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. SMS Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 6 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 SMS Co (SMSZF), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 30, 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 SMS Co (SMSZF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SMS Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $8.56 is trading 4.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.18.

Key valuation signals for SMSZF:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $8.18 vs. price of $8.56 (4.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 6 warning signs

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

SMS Co Business Description

Other Exchanges SMSSY:USA2175:Japan
Address Sumitomo Fudosan Shiba-koen Tower, 2-11-1 Shiba-koen, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 105-0011
SMS Co Ltd is a Japanese company involved in providing various services targeting information infrastructure for the aging society. The company divides its search service by the following segments: nursing care, medical care, career, healthcare/senior life, and global.
88GF Score

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