TAYIF (Taiyo Holdings Co) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


TAYIF Taiyo Holdings Co Ltd TAYIF
58 GF Score
Price $31.32
GF Value $15.59
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Taiyo Holdings Co Moat Score?

Taiyo Holdings Co TAYIF 58 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates TAYIF with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.59 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,628 Chemicals companies, Taiyo Holdings Co ranks better than 96.13% on this metric.

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

Taiyo Holdings Co has Narrow Moat: Taiyo Holdings has a solid narrow moat due to its strong brand strength in the chemical industry and valuable intellectual property. However, it lacks significant network effects and customer switching costs, limiting its moat to a narrow category.

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 Taiyo Holdings Co might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Taiyo Holdings Co  (OTCPK:TAYIF) 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

Taiyo Holdings Co Moat Score Related Terms

TAYIF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Taiyo 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.

Taiyo Holdings Co Moat Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Taiyo Holdings Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Taiyo Holdings Co (TAYIF) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 24, 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, Taiyo Holdings Co ranks #63 out of 1628 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 3.9%.
Is Taiyo Holdings Co's Moat Score too high?
Taiyo Holdings Co's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Taiyo Holdings Co ranks #63 out of 1628 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Taiyo Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiyo Holdings Co's Moat Score compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Taiyo Holdings Co ranks #63 out of 1628 companies for Moat Score. This places Taiyo Holdings 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 Chemicals company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Chemicals 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. Taiyo 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 Taiyo Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiyo Holdings Co (TAYIF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.59, compared to a current price of $31.32 — trading 100.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Taiyo Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Taiyo Holdings Co (TAYIF), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 24, 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 Taiyo Holdings Co (TAYIF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiyo Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $31.32 is trading 100.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.59. GuruFocus considers Taiyo Holdings Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TAYIF:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $15.59 vs. price of $31.32 (100.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 1 warning sign

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

Taiyo Holdings Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 4626:Japan
Address 1-11-1 Nishi-Ikebukuro, 16F, Metropolitan Plaza Building, Tokyo, JPN, 171-0021
Taiyo Holdings Co Ltd is a Japan-based chemical manufacturing company. The company through its subsidiaries is engaged in the manufacturing and sales of Printed Wiring Board materials and chemical products for use in the electronic components and electronics industries. The firm divides its business into two segments: Electronics Materials and Medical and Pharmaceuticals. It is composed of four reportable segments divided by geographic area, namely Japan, China, Taiwan, Overseas, other and Korea.
58GF Score

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