Nippon Shinyaku Co (TSE:4516) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 06, 2026)


TSE:4516 Nippon Shinyaku Co Ltd TSE:4516
92 GF Score
Price 円4,120.00
GF Value 円4,815.89
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Nippon Shinyaku Co Moat Score?

Nippon Shinyaku Co TSE:4516 +0.88% 92 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4516 with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of 円4,815.89 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,032 Drug Manufacturers companies, Nippon Shinyaku Co ranks better than 94.67% on this metric.

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

Nippon Shinyaku Co has Narrow Moat: Nippon Shinyaku has a solid narrow moat due to its valuable intellectual property and patents in the pharmaceutical sector. The company benefits from moderate customer loyalty and some pricing power, but lacks significant network effects or regulatory barriers 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 Nippon Shinyaku Co might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Nippon Shinyaku Co  (TSE:4516) 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

Nippon Shinyaku Co Moat Score Related Terms

TSE:4516 vs ZTS, UTHR: Moat Score Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Nippon Shinyaku 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.

Nippon Shinyaku Co Moat Score vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Nippon Shinyaku Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Shinyaku Co's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Nippon Shinyaku Co (TSE:4516) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 06, 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, Nippon Shinyaku Co ranks #55 out of 1032 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 5.3%.
Is Nippon Shinyaku Co's Moat Score too high?
Nippon Shinyaku Co's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Shinyaku Co ranks #55 out of 1032 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nippon Shinyaku Co has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Shinyaku Co's Moat Score compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Nippon Shinyaku Co ranks #55 out of 1032 companies for Moat Score. This places Nippon Shinyaku 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Drug Manufacturers 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. Nippon Shinyaku 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 Nippon Shinyaku Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Shinyaku Co (TSE:4516) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,815.89, compared to a current price of 円4,120.00 — trading 14.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Nippon Shinyaku Co's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 Nippon Shinyaku Co (TSE:4516), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 06, 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 Nippon Shinyaku Co (TSE:4516) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Shinyaku Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円4,120.00 is trading 14.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,815.89. GuruFocus considers Nippon Shinyaku Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4516:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: 円4,815.89 vs. price of 円4,120.00 (14.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4516 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Nippon Shinyaku Co Business Description

Other Exchanges NPPNY:USA
Address 14, Kisshoin Nishinosho Monguchicho, Minami-ku, Kyoto, JPN, 601-8550
Nippon Shinyaku Co Ltd is engaged in the pharmaceuticals and functional food businesses. The Pharmaceuticals Business develops and sells treatments for urological disorders, blood cancer, rare and intractable diseases, and gynecological conditions. The Functional Food Business produces and sells health food ingredients, quality-stabilizing preservatives, protein preparations, and supplements. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Pharmaceuticals segment.
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