Sm Entertainment Japan Co (TSE:4772) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jul. 21, 2026)

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TSE:4772 Sm Entertainment Japan Co Ltd TSE:4772
52 GF Score
Price 円79.00
GF Value 円157.83
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Sm Entertainment Japan Co Moat Score?

Sm Entertainment Japan Co TSE:4772 -1.25% 52 Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4772 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of 円157.83 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,033 Media - Diversified companies, Sm Entertainment Japan Co ranks better than 85.87% on this metric.

Sm Entertainment Japan Co has the Moat Score of 2, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Sm Entertainment Japan Co has No Moat: Stream Media Corp lacks significant market leadership or customer switching costs. The company does not possess valuable intellectual property or strong brand strength. There are no evident durable cost advantages or regulatory barriers, and its distribution network and pricing power are limited.

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 Sm Entertainment Japan Co might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Sm Entertainment Japan Co  (TSE:4772) 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

Sm Entertainment Japan Co Moat Score Related Terms

TSE:4772 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Moat Score Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Sm Entertainment Japan 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.

Sm Entertainment Japan Co Moat Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Sm Entertainment Japan Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sm Entertainment Japan Co's Moat Score falls into.


TSE:4772
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
Sm Entertainment Japan Co (TSE:4772) has a Moat Score of 2 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, Sm Entertainment Japan Co ranks #146 out of 1033 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 14.1%.
Is Sm Entertainment Japan Co's Moat Score too high?
Sm Entertainment Japan Co's current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, Sm Entertainment Japan Co ranks #146 out of 1033 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sm Entertainment Japan Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sm Entertainment Japan Co's Moat Score compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Sm Entertainment Japan Co ranks #146 out of 1033 companies for Moat Score. This places Sm Entertainment Japan Co in the top 14% 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Media - Diversified 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. Sm Entertainment Japan Co's current Moat Score is 2. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sm Entertainment Japan Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sm Entertainment Japan Co (TSE:4772) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円157.83, compared to a current price of 円79.00 — trading 49.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2. Sm Entertainment Japan Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Sm Entertainment Japan Co (TSE:4772), the current Moat Score is 2 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 Sm Entertainment Japan Co (TSE:4772) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sm Entertainment Japan Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円79.00 is trading 49.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円157.83. GuruFocus considers Sm Entertainment Japan Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4772:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: 円157.83 vs. price of 円79.00 (49.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4772 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Sm Entertainment Japan Co Business Description

Address 3-2-1 Roppongi, Roppongi Grand Tower 21st Floor, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 106-6221
Sm Entertainment Japan Co Ltd is engaged in the Broadcasting, Management, Mobile, Fan club, MD, Event, and concert, Rights, and Music businessess.
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