Toyo Gosei Co (TSE:4970) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 29, 2026)

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TSE:4970 Toyo Gosei Co Ltd TSE:4970
77 GF Score
Price 円12,080.00
GF Value 円9,415.81
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Toyo Gosei Co Moat Score?

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

Toyo Gosei Co 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 Toyo Gosei Co might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Toyo Gosei Co  (TSE:4970) 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

Toyo Gosei Co Moat Score Related Terms

TSE:4970
77GF Score
Toyo Gosei Co Ltd TSE:4970
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Is Toyo Gosei Co (TSE:4970) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Toyo Gosei Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円12,080.00 is trading 28.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円9,415.81. GuruFocus considers Toyo Gosei Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4970:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: 円9,415.81 vs. price of 円12,080.00 (28.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 5 warning signs

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Toyo Gosei Co Business Description

Address 1-22-16, Asakusabashi Taito-ku, Hulic Asakusabashi Building, 8th Floor, Tokyo, JPN, 111-0053
Toyo Gosei Co Ltd is divided into Photosensitive materials, Green chemical, Energy, Aroma Chemical, and Logistics. Photosensitive materials include manufacturing of photoresist-type materials vital to semiconductors, LCD displays, and plasma displays. Green chemical involves recycling, purification and separation of waste solvents, Energy includes manufacturing of ionic liquids and electrolytes for lithium ion secondary batteries and double layer capacitors. Aroma chemical comprises of manufacturing and sale of materials for the fragrance and flavoring industries and Logistics involves support from storage to transport of dangerous substance.
77GF Score

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円12,080.00
Price
円9,415.81
GF Value