Mandom (TSE:4917) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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TSE:4917 Mandom Corp TSE:4917
44 GF Score
Price 円3,085.00
GF Value 円1,492.67
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Mandom Moat Score?

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

Mandom 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 Mandom might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Mandom  (TSE:4917) 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

Mandom Moat Score Related Terms

TSE:4917
44GF Score
Mandom Corp TSE:4917
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Is Mandom (TSE:4917) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mandom stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,085.00 is trading 106.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,492.67. GuruFocus considers Mandom to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4917:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: 円1,492.67 vs. price of 円3,085.00 (106.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 6 warning signs

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Mandom Business Description

Address 5-12 Juniken-cho Chuo-ku, Osaka, JPN, 540-8530
Mandom Corp is a Japan-based company that is principally engaged in producing, marketing, and selling cosmetic products. The company's products are categorized into hair styling, face and body care, skin care, and makeup. Its brands consist of Gatsby, Lucido-L, Lucido, Bifesta, and Pixy. The company focuses on three businesses: men's grooming, offering men's daily grooming products and general fashion items; women's cosmetics, providing women's beauty products; and women's cosmetries, offering women's grooming and fashion products. These three businesses jointly account for the majority of the company's sales. The company focuses its business in Asia, with over half of sales generated in Japan and the rest mainly from other regions across Asia, especially Indonesia.
44GF Score

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円3,085.00
Price
円1,492.67
GF Value