Showa Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4990) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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TSE:4990 Showa Chemical Industry Co Ltd TSE:4990
67 GF Score
Price 円508.00
GF Value 円458.77
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Showa Chemical Industry Co Moat Score?

Showa Chemical Industry Co has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Showa Chemical Industry 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 Showa Chemical Industry Co might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Showa Chemical Industry Co  (TSE:4990) 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

Showa Chemical Industry Co Moat Score Related Terms

TSE:4990
67GF Score
Showa Chemical Industry Co Ltd TSE:4990
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Is Showa Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4990) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Showa Chemical Industry Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円508.00 is trading 10.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円458.77. GuruFocus considers Showa Chemical Industry Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4990:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: 円458.77 vs. price of 円508.00 (10.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 2 warning signs

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Showa Chemical Industry Co Business Description

Address 2-23-18, Shimo-meguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 153-0064
Showa Chemical Industry Co Ltd is engaged in the development and manufacturing of diatomite and perlite. The product range consists of radiolite diatomite filter aids and functional additives, and topco perlite products. Its products are used in a widening spectrum of applications from chemical manufacturing, pool water treatment, pharmaceuticals, incinerator exhaust filtration, the manufacture of building materials, silicone resins, and soil conditioners. It is operating a diatomite plant in Jilin Province, Northeast China.
67GF Score

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円508.00
Price
円458.77
GF Value