Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co (TSE:4116) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 24, 2026)

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TSE:4116 Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co Ltd TSE:4116
66 GF Score
Price 円1,089.00
GF Value 円781.82
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co Moat Score?

Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg 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 Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co  (TSE:4116) 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

Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co Moat Score Related Terms

TSE:4116
66GF Score
Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co Ltd TSE:4116
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Is Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co (TSE:4116) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,089.00 is trading 39.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円781.82. GuruFocus considers Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4116:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: 円781.82 vs. price of 円1,089.00 (39.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 2 warning signs

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Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co Business Description

Address 1-7-6, Nihonbashi-Bakurocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-8383
Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co Ltd manufactures and sells pigments, plastics, and inks in five segments based on product type. The polymers segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells plastic resins used to produce interior components for automobiles, polyurethane coatings and adhesives, and textile coatings. The pigments segment sells inorganic pigments and colorants. The prepared colors and chemicals segment sells colorants used in plastics and coatings. The printing inks segment sells inks for printing and gravure. The other segment leases real estate properties.
66GF Score

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円1,089.00
Price
円781.82
GF Value