Central Glass Co (TSE:4044) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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TSE:4044 Central Glass Co Ltd TSE:4044
77 GF Score
Price 円4,135.00
GF Value 円3,328.93
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Central Glass Co Moat Score?

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

Central Glass 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 Central Glass Co might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Central Glass Co  (TSE:4044) 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

Central Glass Co Moat Score Related Terms

TSE:4044
77GF Score
Central Glass Co Ltd TSE:4044
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Is Central Glass Co (TSE:4044) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Glass Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円4,135.00 is trading 24.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,328.93. GuruFocus considers Central Glass Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4044:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: 円3,328.93 vs. price of 円4,135.00 (24.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4044 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Central Glass Co Business Description

Address 7-1 Kanda-Nishikicho 3-chome, Kowa-Hitotsubashi Building, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 101-0054
Central Glass Co Ltd manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and glass-based products. The firm's two segments are based on product type. The glass segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells architectural glass used in windows and other building components, automotive glass, and glass used in electronics for touchscreen panels and liquid-crystal display screens. The chemicals segment sells hydrogen fluoride used to make electronics and pharmaceuticals, fertilizers, soda ash and chloride used in water treatment and refrigerants, and glass fiber products. The majority of revenue comes from Japan and North America.
77GF Score

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円4,135.00
Price
円3,328.93
GF Value