NGK (TSE:5333) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 13, 2026)


TSE:5333 NGK Corp TSE:5333
74 GF Score
Price 円7,061.00
GF Value 円2,394.51
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is NGK Moat Score?

NGK TSE:5333 +0.14% 74 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:5333 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,394.51 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,036 Industrial Products companies, NGK ranks better than 98.95% on this metric.

NGK has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

NGK has Narrow Moat: NGK Corp has a strong narrow moat due to its proprietary technology in ceramics and electronics, providing durable cost advantages. Its innovation and R&D capabilities are robust, but it lacks the global dominance required for a wide moat.

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 NGK might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

NGK  (TSE:5333) 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

NGK Moat Score Related Terms

TSE:5333 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, NGK'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.

NGK Moat Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, NGK's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where NGK's Moat Score falls into.


TSE:5333
74GF Score
NGK Corp TSE:5333
Moat Score is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis
Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
NGK (TSE:5333) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 13, 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, NGK ranks #32 out of 3036 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 1.1%.
Is NGK's Moat Score too high?
NGK's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, NGK ranks #32 out of 3036 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, NGK has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NGK's Moat Score compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, NGK ranks #32 out of 3036 companies for Moat Score. This places NGK in the top 1% 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Industrial Products 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. NGK's current Moat Score is 6. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NGK stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NGK (TSE:5333) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,394.51, compared to a current price of 円7,061.00 — trading 194.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. NGK's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 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 NGK (TSE:5333), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 13, 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 NGK (TSE:5333) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NGK stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円7,061.00 is trading 194.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,394.51. GuruFocus considers NGK to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5333:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: 円2,394.51 vs. price of 円7,061.00 (194.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5333 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

NGK Business Description

Address 2-56 Suda-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya, JPN, 467-8530
NGK Corp is engaged in manufacturing and selling electric power-related equipment, including insulators, industrial ceramic and other related products. The products of the company include Insulator and power equipments, Automotive Ceramics Business, Special Metals and mold products, Electronic components business, Industrial process products, Aircraft, ships, space related services, and others.
74GF Score

Get the complete analysis for TSE:5333

Moat Score is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

円7,061.00
Price
円2,394.51
GF Value