The Why How Do Co (TSE:3823) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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TSE:3823 The Why How Do Co Inc TSE:3823
44 GF Score
Price 円34.00
GF Value 円58.88
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is The Why How Do Co Moat Score?

The Why How Do Co has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

The Why How Do 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 The Why How Do Co might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

The Why How Do Co  (TSE:3823) 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

The Why How Do Co Moat Score Related Terms

TSE:3823
44GF Score
The Why How Do Co Inc TSE:3823
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Is The Why How Do Co (TSE:3823) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Why How Do Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円34.00 is trading 42.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円58.88. GuruFocus considers The Why How Do Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3823:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: 円58.88 vs. price of 円34.00 (42.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3823 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

The Why How Do Co Business Description

Address 22 Aizumi-cho, Daisan Yamada Building, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 160-0005
The Why How Do Co Inc formerly Acrodea Inc is a software company. It is mainly engaged in the development of platform services for smartphones and IoT related solutions. In addition, the company provides social game and application related development and services.
44GF Score

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円34.00
Price
円58.88
GF Value