Chugai Mining Co (TSE:1491) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Aug. 29, 2026)

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TSE:1491 Chugai Mining Co Ltd TSE:1491
69 GF Score
Price 円738.00
GF Value 円1,868.51
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Chugai Mining Co Moat Score?

Chugai Mining Co has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Chugai Mining Co has

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 Chugai Mining Co might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Chugai Mining Co  (TSE:1491) 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

Chugai Mining Co Moat Score Related Terms

TSE:1491
69GF Score
Chugai Mining Co Ltd TSE:1491
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Is Chugai Mining Co (TSE:1491) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chugai Mining Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円738.00 is trading 60.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,868.51. GuruFocus considers Chugai Mining Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:1491:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: 円1,868.51 vs. price of 円738.00 (60.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 2 warning signs

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Chugai Mining Co Business Description

Address Marunouchi Building 12F, Tokyo, JPN
Chugai Mining Co Ltd is a Japanese company which is engaged in the collecting, refining, retailing, and processing precious metals. It is also engaged in trading, brokering, and leasing of real estate. In addition, the company is involved in the designing, manufacturing, the wholesale and retail sale of licensed merchandise.
69GF Score

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円738.00
Price
円1,868.51
GF Value