Taisei (TSE:1801) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 19, 2026)

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TSE:1801 Taisei Corp TSE:1801
84 GF Score
Price 円13,340.00
GF Value 円8,265.08
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Taisei Moat Score?

Taisei TSE:1801 -4.06% 84 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:1801 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of 円8,265.08 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,841 Construction companies, Taisei ranks better than 97.66% on this metric.

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

Taisei has Narrow Moat: Taisei Corp benefits from a solid narrow moat due to its strong brand and market leadership in construction. It has durable cost advantages through economies of scale, but intense competition and cyclical demand limit its moat's breadth.

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 Taisei might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Taisei  (TSE:1801) 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

Taisei Moat Score Related Terms

TSE:1801 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Moat Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Taisei'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.

Taisei Moat Score vs Construction Industry

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

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


TSE:1801
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Taisei (TSE:1801) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 19, 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, Taisei ranks #43 out of 1841 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 2.3%.
Is Taisei's Moat Score too high?
Taisei's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Taisei ranks #43 out of 1841 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Taisei has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taisei's Moat Score compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Taisei ranks #43 out of 1841 companies for Moat Score. This places Taisei in the top 2% 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 Construction company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Construction 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. Taisei'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 Taisei stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taisei (TSE:1801) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円8,265.08, compared to a current price of 円13,340.00 — trading 61.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Taisei's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 3 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 Taisei (TSE:1801), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 19, 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 Taisei (TSE:1801) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taisei stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円13,340.00 is trading 61.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円8,265.08. GuruFocus considers Taisei to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:1801:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: 円8,265.08 vs. price of 円13,340.00 (61.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1801 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Taisei Business Description

Other Exchanges TISCY:USATKK1:Germany
Address 1-25-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku Center Building, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 163-0606
Taisei Corp is a Japan-based company engaged in the civil engineering, construction, and real estate development business. It enters into contracts to develop and enhance urbanization in designated regions. The company has four operating segments. The Architecture segment covers building construction, while Civil Engineering focuses on infrastructure works. The Development segment handles real estate activities such as sales, leasing, management, and mediation. The Others segment includes businesses incidental to construction, including contract research, technology services, and environmental measurement, as well as logistics, leisure-related operations, and other service industries. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Architecture segment.
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円13,340.00
Price
円8,265.08
GF Value