THYCY (Taiheiyo Cement) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


THYCY Taiheiyo Cement Corp THYCY
84 GF Score
Price $6.82
GF Value $6.00
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Taiheiyo Cement Moat Score?

Taiheiyo Cement THYCY 84 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates THYCY with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.00 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 435 Building Materials companies, Taiheiyo Cement ranks better than 97.01% on this metric.

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

Taiheiyo Cement has Narrow Moat: Taiheiyo Cement has a solid narrow moat due to economies of scale and some pricing power in the cement industry. However, it lacks strong brand strength, significant regulatory barriers, or proprietary technology to qualify 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 Taiheiyo Cement might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Taiheiyo Cement  (OTCPK:THYCY) 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

Taiheiyo Cement Moat Score Related Terms

THYCY vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Moat Score Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Taiheiyo Cement'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.

Taiheiyo Cement Moat Score vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Taiheiyo Cement's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Taiheiyo Cement (THYCY) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 01, 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, Taiheiyo Cement ranks #13 out of 435 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 3%.
Is Taiheiyo Cement's Moat Score too high?
Taiheiyo Cement's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Taiheiyo Cement ranks #13 out of 435 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Taiheiyo Cement has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiheiyo Cement's Moat Score compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Taiheiyo Cement ranks #13 out of 435 companies for Moat Score. This places Taiheiyo Cement in the top 3% 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 Building Materials company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Building Materials 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. Taiheiyo Cement'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 Taiheiyo Cement stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiheiyo Cement (THYCY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.00, compared to a current price of $6.82 — trading 13.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Taiheiyo Cement's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 4 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 Taiheiyo Cement (THYCY), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 01, 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 Taiheiyo Cement (THYCY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiheiyo Cement stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $6.82 is trading 13.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.00. GuruFocus considers Taiheiyo Cement to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for THYCY:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $6.00 vs. price of $6.82 (13.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Taiheiyo Cement Business Description

Other Exchanges THYCF:USA5233:Japan
Address 1-1-1 Koishikawa, Bunkyo Garden Gate Tower, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 112-8503
Taiheiyo Cement Corp is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the manufacture and sale of cement products. The company operates through four main segments. The Building Materials and Civil Engineering segment handles secondary concrete products and ALC (lightweight aerated concrete). The Cement segment covers various cement types and ready-mixed concrete. The Environmental Business focuses on waste recycling and desulfurization materials. The Resources segment deals with aggregates and limestone products. The Others segment includes real estate, engineering, information processing, finance, transportation, warehousing, chemical products, sports, and power supply. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Cement segment.
84GF Score

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