Kobe Bussan Co (TSE:3038) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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TSE:3038 Kobe Bussan Co Ltd TSE:3038
89 GF Score
Price 円2,674.50
GF Value 円4,408.71
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Kobe Bussan Co Moat Score?

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

Kobe Bussan 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 Kobe Bussan Co might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Kobe Bussan Co  (TSE:3038) 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

Kobe Bussan Co Moat Score Related Terms

TSE:3038
89GF Score
Kobe Bussan Co Ltd TSE:3038
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Is Kobe Bussan Co (TSE:3038) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobe Bussan Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円2,674.50 is trading 39.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,408.71. GuruFocus considers Kobe Bussan Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3038:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: 円4,408.71 vs. price of 円2,674.50 (39.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 1 warning sign

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Kobe Bussan Co Business Description

Address 125-1 Hirano, Hyogo Prefecture, Kakogawa, JPN, 675-0063
Kobe Bussan Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that operates through four business divisions: Business Supermarket, Restaurant and Ready-Meal, Eco-Renewable Energy, and Others. The Business Supermarket segment runs Gyomu Super stores offering affordable domestic and imported food products. The Restaurant and Ready-Meal segment operates buffet and delicatessen chains such as Kobe Cook World Buffet, Premium Karubi, and Chisouna. The Eco-Renewable Energy segment generates electricity from nineteen solar and one woody biomass power plant. The Others segment includes tourism and related businesses. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Business Supermarket segment.
89GF Score

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円2,674.50
Price
円4,408.71
GF Value