Meiji Holdings Co (STU:3M0) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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STU:3M0 Meiji Holdings Co Ltd STU:3M0
72 GF Score
Price €20.20
GF Value €21.00
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Meiji Holdings Co Moat Score?

Meiji Holdings Co STU:3M0 72 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:3M0 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €21.00 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,055 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Meiji Holdings Co ranks better than 98.54% on this metric.

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

Meiji Holdings Co has Narrow Moat: Meiji Holdings Co Ltd has a strong narrow moat due to its well-established brand and customer loyalty in the food and pharmaceutical sectors. It benefits from economies of scale and some proprietary technology, but lacks the extensive barriers needed 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 Meiji Holdings Co might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Meiji Holdings Co  (STU:3M0) 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

Meiji Holdings Co Moat Score Related Terms

STU:3M0 vs KHC, GIS: Moat Score Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Meiji 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.

Meiji Holdings Co Moat Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Meiji Holdings Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Meiji Holdings Co (STU:3M0) has a Moat Score of 6 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, Meiji Holdings Co ranks #30 out of 2055 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 1.5%.
Is Meiji Holdings Co's Moat Score too high?
Meiji Holdings Co's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Meiji Holdings Co ranks #30 out of 2055 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Meiji Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meiji Holdings Co's Moat Score compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Meiji Holdings Co ranks #30 out of 2055 companies for Moat Score. This places Meiji Holdings Co in the top 2% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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. Meiji Holdings Co'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 Meiji Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meiji Holdings Co (STU:3M0) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €21.00, compared to a current price of €20.20 — trading 3.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Meiji Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 9 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 Meiji Holdings Co (STU:3M0), the current Moat Score is 6 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 Meiji Holdings Co (STU:3M0) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meiji Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €20.20 is trading 3.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €21.00. GuruFocus considers Meiji Holdings Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:3M0:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: €21.00 vs. price of €20.20 (3.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:3M0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Meiji Holdings Co Business Description

Other Exchanges MEJHY:USA2269:Japan
Address 2-4-16 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 104-0031
Meiji Holdings was established in 2009 as a merged entity of Meiji Dairies, Japan's largest dairy company, and Meiji Seika, the country's number-two confectionery maker. A surge in commodity prices, Japan's aging and shrinking population, and fierce competition propelled the amalgamation. The food business—dairy, cacao, nutrition, and food solutions—represents about 80% of the group's sales and 70% of profits. The rest comes from the pharmaceutical business, specializing in antibacterial and generic drugs, as well as vaccines. Overseas food operations, mainly in China, the US, and Southeast Asia, constitute merely 6.5% of the group's sales, which are in the red due to a surge in investment in China's new factories and fierce price competition initiated by Chinese dairymakers.
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