MERF (TSE:3168) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 12, 2026)


TSE:3168 MERF Inc TSE:3168
51 GF Score
Price 円1,280.00
GF Value 円576.04
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is MERF Moat Score?

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

MERF 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 MERF might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

MERF  (TSE:3168) 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

MERF Moat Score Related Terms

TSE:3168
51GF Score
MERF Inc TSE:3168
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Is MERF (TSE:3168) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MERF stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,280.00 is trading 122.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円576.04. GuruFocus considers MERF to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3168:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: 円576.04 vs. price of 円1,280.00 (122.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 4 warning signs

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MERF Business Description

Address 12-2 Nagonoe, Imizu, Toyama, JPN, 934-0031
MERF Inc is engaged in recycling non-ferrous metals, focusing on copper and copper alloys. Its business activities are divided into two main segments: the Ingot Business, which involves the manufacturing of copper alloy ingots, and the Metal Recycling Raw Materials Business, which is engaged in metal recycling. It is also involved in the manufacturing and selling of art and craft products segment.
51GF Score

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円1,280.00
Price
円576.04
GF Value