Muromachi Chemicals (TSE:4885) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Aug. 03, 2026)

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TSE:4885 Muromachi Chemicals Inc TSE:4885
78 GF Score
Price 円884.00
GF Value 円986.77
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Muromachi Chemicals Moat Score?

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

Muromachi Chemicals 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 Muromachi Chemicals might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Muromachi Chemicals  (TSE:4885) 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

Muromachi Chemicals Moat Score Related Terms

TSE:4885
78GF Score
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Is Muromachi Chemicals (TSE:4885) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Muromachi Chemicals stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円884.00 is trading 10.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円986.77. GuruFocus considers Muromachi Chemicals to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4885:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: 円986.77 vs. price of 円884.00 (10.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 2 warning signs

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Muromachi Chemicals Business Description

Address 38-5 Shinshotachicho 1-chome, Omuta, Fukuoka, JPN, 836-0895
Muromachi Chemicals Inc is engaged in the production and distribution of pharmaceuticals, planning, production, and distribution of health foods, and distribution and processing of ion-exchange resin products. The Company has three reportable segments based on business type: Pharmaceuticals Business, Health Food Business, and Chemicals Business.
78GF Score

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円884.00
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