Taoka Chemical Co (TSE:4113) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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TSE:4113 Taoka Chemical Co Ltd TSE:4113
68 GF Score
Price 円727.00
GF Value 円1,039.35
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Taoka Chemical Co Moat Score?

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

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


Taoka Chemical Co  (TSE:4113) 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

Taoka Chemical Co Moat Score Related Terms

TSE:4113
68GF Score
Taoka Chemical Co Ltd TSE:4113
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Is Taoka Chemical Co (TSE:4113) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taoka Chemical Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円727.00 is trading 30.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,039.35. GuruFocus considers Taoka Chemical Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4113:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: 円1,039.35 vs. price of 円727.00 (30.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 4 warning signs

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Taoka Chemical Co Business Description

Address 4-2-11 Nishi-mikuni, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka, JPN, 532 0006
Taoka Chemical Co Ltd is a Japanese manufacturer of specialty chemicals. Its products include intermediates like pharmaceutical, agricultural and recording materials, materials for electronic components, dyes; functional Chemicals like rubber additives and instant adhesives; functional Process Resins such as paper chemicals and varnishes; Plasticizers, and others.
68GF Score

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円727.00
Price
円1,039.35
GF Value