SQNXF (Square Enix Holdings Co) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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SQNXF Square Enix Holdings Co Ltd SQNXF
62 GF Score
Price $15.98
GF Value $11.52
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Square Enix Holdings Co Moat Score?

Square Enix Holdings Co SQNXF -0.16% 62 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates SQNXF with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.52 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 564 Interactive Media companies, Square Enix Holdings Co ranks better than 94.5% on this metric.

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

Square Enix Holdings Co has Narrow Moat: Square Enix has a solid narrow moat with strong brand strength and customer loyalty in gaming. It holds valuable intellectual property but faces intense competition and lacks significant cost advantages or 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 Square Enix Holdings Co might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Square Enix Holdings Co  (OTCPK:SQNXF) 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

Square Enix Holdings Co Moat Score Related Terms

SQNXF vs NTES, EA, TTWO: Moat Score Comparison

For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, Square Enix Holdings 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.

Square Enix Holdings Co Moat Score vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Square Enix Holdings Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Square Enix Holdings Co's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Square Enix Holdings Co (SQNXF) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 14, 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, Square Enix Holdings Co ranks #31 out of 564 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 5.5%.
Is Square Enix Holdings Co's Moat Score too high?
Square Enix Holdings Co's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Square Enix Holdings Co ranks #31 out of 564 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Square Enix Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Square Enix Holdings Co's Moat Score compare to NTES and EA?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Square Enix Holdings Co ranks #31 out of 564 companies for Moat Score. This places Square Enix Holdings 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 an Interactive Media company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Interactive Media 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. Square Enix Holdings 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 Square Enix Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Square Enix Holdings Co (SQNXF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.52, compared to a current price of $15.98 — trading 38.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Square Enix Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Square Enix Holdings Co (SQNXF), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 14, 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 Square Enix Holdings Co (SQNXF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Square Enix Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $15.98 is trading 38.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.52. GuruFocus considers Square Enix Holdings Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SQNXF:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $11.52 vs. price of $15.98 (38.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 1 warning sign

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

Square Enix Holdings Co Business Description

Address 6-27-30 Shinjuku, Shinjuku East Side Square, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 160-8430
Square Enix is a Japanese video game publisher and entertainment company that was formed in 2003 through the merger between Square and Enix. The company is best known for its role-playing game franchises such as Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, Kingdom Hearts, and Nier. The company also operates publishing, merchandise, and amusement businesses.
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