Nisshin Seifun Group (STU:NFR) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Aug. 02, 2026)

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STU:NFR Nisshin Seifun Group Inc STU:NFR
82 GF Score
Price €10.90
GF Value €10.58
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What is Nisshin Seifun Group Moat Score?

Nisshin Seifun Group STU:NFR -6.03% 82 Moat Score is 5 as of Aug. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:NFR with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.58. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,052 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Nisshin Seifun Group ranks better than 96.2% on this metric.

Nisshin Seifun Group has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Nisshin Seifun Group has Narrow Moat: Nisshin Seifun Group Inc has a solid narrow moat due to its strong brand strength and economies of scale in the food industry. While it has a loyal customer base, the competitive landscape limits its pricing power and market share expansion.

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 Nisshin Seifun Group might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Nisshin Seifun Group  (STU:NFR) 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

Nisshin Seifun Group Moat Score Related Terms

STU:NFR vs KHC, GIS: Moat Score Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Nisshin Seifun Group'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.

Nisshin Seifun Group Moat Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Nisshin Seifun Group's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nisshin Seifun Group's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Nisshin Seifun Group (STU:NFR) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Aug. 02, 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, Nisshin Seifun Group ranks #78 out of 2052 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 3.8%.
Is Nisshin Seifun Group's Moat Score too high?
Nisshin Seifun Group's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Nisshin Seifun Group ranks #78 out of 2052 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nisshin Seifun Group has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nisshin Seifun Group's Moat Score compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Nisshin Seifun Group ranks #78 out of 2052 companies for Moat Score. This places Nisshin Seifun Group 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 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. Nisshin Seifun Group'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 Nisshin Seifun Group stock overvalued right now?
Nisshin Seifun Group (STU:NFR) has a current Moat Score of 5. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.58, compared to a current price of €10.90 — trading 3% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Nisshin Seifun Group's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Nisshin Seifun Group (STU:NFR), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Aug. 02, 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 Nisshin Seifun Group (STU:NFR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nisshin Seifun Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €10.90 is trading 3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €10.58.

Key valuation signals for STU:NFR:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €10.58 vs. price of €10.90 (3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 1 warning sign

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

Nisshin Seifun Group Business Description

Other Exchanges 2002:Japan
Address 1-25 Kanda Nishikicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 101-8441
Nisshin Seifun Group Inc is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the flour milling business, food business, and prepared meals and prepared foods business. The company operates through four segments. The Flour Milling segment covers flour, bran, and related products. The Food segment includes premixes, household flour, pasta, sauces, frozen foods, baking ingredients, biochemical products, health foods, and drug discovery support. The Ready-made Meals segment provides cooked foods such as bento boxes, side dishes, and noodles. The Others segment includes engineering, cargo handling, storage, and other non-core businesses. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Flour Milling segment.
82GF Score

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