Pepper Food Service Co (TSE:3053) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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TSE:3053 Pepper Food Service Co Ltd TSE:3053
46 GF Score
Price 円180.00
GF Value 円129.71
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Pepper Food Service Co Moat Score?

Pepper Food Service Co has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Pepper Food Service 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 Pepper Food Service Co might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Pepper Food Service Co  (TSE:3053) 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

Pepper Food Service Co Moat Score Related Terms

TSE:3053
46GF Score
Pepper Food Service Co Ltd TSE:3053
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Is Pepper Food Service Co (TSE:3053) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pepper Food Service Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円180.00 is trading 38.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円129.71. GuruFocus considers Pepper Food Service Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3053:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: 円129.71 vs. price of 円180.00 (38.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 1 warning sign

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Pepper Food Service Co Business Description

Address 4-1-3 Taihei, Sumida-ku, 17th floor, Olinas Tower, Tokyo, JPN
Pepper Food Service Co Ltd is Japan-based company engaged in the operation of restaurants. The company operates fast food restaurants under the Pepper Lunch brand name in Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Macau, Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, Australia, and Korea. Its segments include Pepper Lunch, Ikinari! Steak, Other Restaurants, and Own-brand products.
46GF Score

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円180.00
Price
円129.71
GF Value