Hodogaya Chemical Co (TSE:4112) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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TSE:4112 Hodogaya Chemical Co Ltd TSE:4112
84 GF Score
Price 円2,012.00
GF Value 円1,983.38
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Hodogaya Chemical Co Moat Score?

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

Hodogaya Chemical 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 Hodogaya Chemical Co might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Hodogaya Chemical Co  (TSE:4112) 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

Hodogaya Chemical Co Moat Score Related Terms

TSE:4112
84GF Score
Hodogaya Chemical Co Ltd TSE:4112
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Is Hodogaya Chemical Co (TSE:4112) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hodogaya Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,012.00 is trading 1.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,983.38. GuruFocus considers Hodogaya Chemical Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4112:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: 円1,983.38 vs. price of 円2,012.00 (1.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 6 warning signs

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Hodogaya Chemical Co Business Description

Address Davinci Shiba Park Bldg, B-11th floor, 2-4-1 Shiba koen, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 105-0011
Hodogaya Chemical Co Ltd manufactures and sells functional colorants, specialty polymers, basic chemicals, and agro-science products in Japan. The firm's product includes imaging materials, dyes, colors, food additives, and organic light emitting diode materials. The Functional Polymers unit consists of urethane and cement-based construction and civil engineering materials, polyol, and basic raw materials for general chemistry industry. Basic Chemicals handles production of hydrogen peroxide. Agro-Science unit deals with herbicides, pesticides, and growth control agents for crop fields, golf courses, and green areas. Logistic services include warehousing, cargo transport, and commissioned research businesses.
84GF Score

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円2,012.00
Price
円1,983.38
GF Value