Aica Kogyo Co (TSE:4206) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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TSE:4206 Aica Kogyo Co Ltd TSE:4206
87 GF Score
Price 円3,675.00
GF Value 円3,666.58
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Aica Kogyo Co Moat Score?

Aica Kogyo Co TSE:4206 +0.14% 87 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4206 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,666.58 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 625 Conglomerates companies, Aica Kogyo Co ranks better than 94.72% on this metric.

Aica Kogyo Co has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Aica Kogyo Co has Narrow Moat: Aica Kogyo Co Ltd benefits from a solid narrow moat due to its specialized chemical products and established market presence in Japan. However, it lacks significant global brand strength or exclusive patents that would elevate it to a wide moat.

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 Aica Kogyo Co might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Aica Kogyo Co  (TSE:4206) 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

Aica Kogyo Co Moat Score Related Terms

TSE:4206 vs HON, MMM: Moat Score Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Aica Kogyo Co's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Aica Kogyo Co Moat Score vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Aica Kogyo Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Aica Kogyo Co's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Aica Kogyo Co (TSE:4206) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 14, 2026. 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. According to the industry distribution chart, Aica Kogyo Co ranks #33 out of 625 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 5.3%.
Is Aica Kogyo Co's Moat Score too high?
Aica Kogyo Co's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Aica Kogyo Co ranks #33 out of 625 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Aica Kogyo Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aica Kogyo Co's Moat Score compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Aica Kogyo Co ranks #33 out of 625 companies for Moat Score. This places Aica Kogyo Co in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Conglomerates company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Conglomerates industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 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. Aica Kogyo Co's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aica Kogyo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aica Kogyo Co (TSE:4206) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,666.58, compared to a current price of 円3,675.00 — trading 0.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Aica Kogyo Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Aica Kogyo Co (TSE:4206), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Aica Kogyo Co (TSE:4206) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aica Kogyo Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,675.00 is trading 0.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,666.58. GuruFocus considers Aica Kogyo Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4206:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: 円3,666.58 vs. price of 円3,675.00 (0.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4206 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Aica Kogyo Co Business Description

Other Exchanges R5Y:Germany
Address 1-1 1-1 Meina Station, JP Tower Nagoya, 26th Floor, Aichi, JPN
Aica Kogyo Co Ltd is a Japanese manufacturing company. It operates its business in four segments which are Chemical Products, Specialty & Performance Materials, Laminated Sheets, and Building & Housing Materials. The company mainly provides adhesives, resin, melamine doors, wall coating materials, countertops, decorative panels, polyester panels and boards. It also provides solar batteries, lamps, and silicone materials.
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