DKS Co (TSE:4461) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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TSE:4461 DKS Co Ltd TSE:4461
75 GF Score
Price 円11,560.00
GF Value 円4,161.39
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is DKS Co Moat Score?

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

DKS 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 DKS Co might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

DKS Co  (TSE:4461) 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

DKS Co Moat Score Related Terms

TSE:4461
75GF Score
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Is DKS Co (TSE:4461) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DKS Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円11,560.00 is trading 177.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,161.39. GuruFocus considers DKS Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4461:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: 円4,161.39 vs. price of 円11,560.00 (177.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 1 warning sign

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DKS Co Business Description

Address 5 Ogawara-cho, Kisshoin, Minami-ku, Kyoto, JPN, 601-8391
DKS Co Ltd is engaged in the production and sales of surfactants and other industrial chemicals.
75GF Score

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円11,560.00
Price
円4,161.39
GF Value