SZHFF (Sojitz) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 05, 2026)


SZHFF Sojitz Corp SZHFF
71 GF Score
Price $40.00
GF Value $31.89
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Sojitz Moat Score?

Sojitz SZHFF +3.90% 71 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates SZHFF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.89 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 619 Conglomerates companies, Sojitz ranks better than 94.67% on this metric.

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

Sojitz has Narrow Moat: Sojitz Corp has a solid narrow moat due to its diversified business model and strategic partnerships. However, it lacks the scale and brand strength to achieve a wide moat status.

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 Sojitz might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.


Sojitz  (OTCPK:SZHFF) 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

Sojitz Moat Score Related Terms


SZHFF vs HON, MMM: Moat Score Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Sojitz'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.


Sojitz Moat Score vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Sojitz's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Sojitz (SZHFF) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 05, 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, Sojitz ranks #33 out of 619 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 5.3%.
Is Sojitz's Moat Score too high?
Sojitz's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Sojitz ranks #33 out of 619 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sojitz has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sojitz's Moat Score compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Sojitz ranks #33 out of 619 companies for Moat Score. This places Sojitz in the top 5% 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 Conglomerates company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Conglomerates 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. Sojitz'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 Sojitz stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sojitz (SZHFF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.89, compared to a current price of $40.00 — trading 25.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Sojitz's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Sojitz (SZHFF), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 05, 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 Sojitz (SZHFF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sojitz stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $40.00 is trading 25.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $31.89. GuruFocus considers Sojitz to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SZHFF:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $31.89 vs. price of $40.00 (25.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 6 warning signs

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Sojitz Business Description

Address 2-1-1 Uchisaiwaicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-8691
Sojitz Corp is a Japanese business conglomerate. The group operates eight business segments: Automobile, Aviation/Social Infrastructure, Chemistry, Consumer Goods and Agribusiness, Energy and Healthcare, Metals, Resources and Recycling, Retail and Consumer Services, and Others.. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Chemistry segment which which covers organic and inorganic chemicals, functional and fine chemicals, industrial salts, natural healthcare products, rare earths, general-purpose and high-performance resins, eco-friendly resins, packaging materials, films and sheets, plastic molding machines, synthetic resin products, liquid crystals, optical products, electronic materials such as printed circuit boards, and textile raw materials.
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