Cotta Co (TSE:3359) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Aug. 26, 2026)

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TSE:3359 Cotta Co Ltd TSE:3359
76 GF Score
Price 円527.00
GF Value 円754.37
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Cotta Co Moat Score?

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

Cotta 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 Cotta Co might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Cotta Co  (TSE:3359) 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

Cotta Co Moat Score Related Terms

TSE:3359
76GF Score
Cotta Co Ltd TSE:3359
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Is Cotta Co (TSE:3359) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cotta Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円527.00 is trading 30.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円754.37. GuruFocus considers Cotta Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3359:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: 円754.37 vs. price of 円527.00 (30.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 5 warning signs

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Cotta Co Business Description

Address 4478-8 Kamiao, Oita Prefecture, Tsukumi, JPN, 879-2461
Cotta Co Ltd manufactures and sells confectionery food materials and food packaging materials in Japan. It offers cake boxes, handbags, wrapping paper, ribbons, freshness preserving agents, and confectionery materials such as butter and flour. The company serves candy stores, bakeries, and individuals.
76GF Score

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円527.00
Price
円754.37
GF Value