MarkLines Co (TSE:3901) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Aug. 27, 2026)

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TSE:3901 MarkLines Co Ltd TSE:3901
89 GF Score
Price 円1,562.00
GF Value 円2,029.22
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is MarkLines Co Moat Score?

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

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

MarkLines Co  (TSE:3901) 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

MarkLines Co Moat Score Related Terms

TSE:3901
89GF Score
MarkLines Co Ltd TSE:3901
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Is MarkLines Co (TSE:3901) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MarkLines Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,562.00 is trading 23% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,029.22. GuruFocus considers MarkLines Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3901:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: 円2,029.22 vs. price of 円1,562.00 (23% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 4 warning signs

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MarkLines Co Business Description

Address 2-11-1 Nagatacho, 14th Floor, Sanno Park Tower, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-6114
MarkLines Co Ltd engages in the provision of an automotive industrial portal. The company's Information Platform offers online information services, including information about suppliers, such as who supplies whom, plant data, and market trends; sales and production statistics; reports on technology and market trends; and model plan data comprising forecasts. It also provides B2B promotional support and advertisement services that include promotional emails and banner ads under the LINES name to its Information Platform members. The company serves OEMs, parts suppliers, and material suppliers.
89GF Score

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円1,562.00
Price
円2,029.22
GF Value