Trend Micro (TSE:4704) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 21, 2026)

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TSE:4704 Trend Micro Inc TSE:4704
83 GF Score
Price 円6,364.00
GF Value 円9,030.30
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Trend Micro Moat Score?

Trend Micro TSE:4704 -1.79% 83 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4704 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of 円9,030.30 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,838 Software companies, Trend Micro ranks better than 97.89% on this metric.

Trend Micro has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Trend Micro has Narrow Moat: Trend Micro Inc benefits from strong brand recognition in cybersecurity, valuable intellectual property, and customer switching costs due to integrated security solutions. However, intense competition and rapid technological changes limit its moat to a strong narrow category.

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 Trend Micro might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Trend Micro  (TSE:4704) 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

Trend Micro Moat Score Related Terms

TSE:4704 vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Moat Score Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Trend Micro'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.

Trend Micro Moat Score vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Trend Micro's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Trend Micro's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Trend Micro (TSE:4704) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 21, 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, Trend Micro ranks #60 out of 2838 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 2.1%.
Is Trend Micro's Moat Score too high?
Trend Micro's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Trend Micro ranks #60 out of 2838 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Trend Micro has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Trend Micro's Moat Score compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Trend Micro ranks #60 out of 2838 companies for Moat Score. This places Trend Micro in the top 2% 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 Software company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Software 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. Trend Micro's current Moat Score is 6. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Trend Micro stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Trend Micro (TSE:4704) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円9,030.30, compared to a current price of 円6,364.00 — trading 29.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Trend Micro's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 2 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 Trend Micro (TSE:4704), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 21, 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 Trend Micro (TSE:4704) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Trend Micro stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円6,364.00 is trading 29.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円9,030.30. GuruFocus considers Trend Micro to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4704:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: 円9,030.30 vs. price of 円6,364.00 (29.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4704 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Trend Micro Business Description

Address 4-1-6 Shinjuku, JR Shinjuku Miraina Tower, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 160-0022
Trend Micro Inc provides antivirus and other security products that protect the flow of information on PCs, file servers, e-mail servers, and the Internet gateway. The company operates through four geographic segments: Japan, North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
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