Furukawa Electric Co (TSE:5801) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 20, 2026)

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TSE:5801 Furukawa Electric Co Ltd TSE:5801
65 GF Score
Price 円3,262.00
GF Value 円520.64
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Furukawa Electric Co Moat Score?

Furukawa Electric Co TSE:5801 -6.10% 65 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:5801 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円520.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 3,032 Industrial Products companies, Furukawa Electric Co ranks better than 96.93% on this metric.

Furukawa Electric Co has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Furukawa Electric Co has Narrow Moat: Furukawa Electric Co Ltd has a solid narrow moat due to its established position in the electrical and optical products market. The company benefits from economies of scale and some proprietary technology. However, it faces competition from other large players, limiting its moat to narrow.

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 Furukawa Electric Co might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Furukawa Electric Co  (TSE:5801) 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

Furukawa Electric Co Moat Score Related Terms

TSE:5801 vs VRT, BE: Moat Score Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Furukawa Electric Co'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.

Furukawa Electric Co Moat Score vs Industrial Products Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Furukawa Electric Co's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Furukawa Electric Co (TSE:5801) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 20, 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, Furukawa Electric Co ranks #93 out of 3032 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 3.1%.
Is Furukawa Electric Co's Moat Score too high?
Furukawa Electric Co's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Furukawa Electric Co ranks #93 out of 3032 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Furukawa Electric Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Furukawa Electric Co's Moat Score compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Furukawa Electric Co ranks #93 out of 3032 companies for Moat Score. This places Furukawa Electric Co in the top 3% 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. Furukawa Electric Co's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Furukawa Electric Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Furukawa Electric Co (TSE:5801) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円520.64, compared to a current price of 円3,262.00 — trading 526.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Furukawa Electric Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Furukawa Electric Co (TSE:5801), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 20, 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 Furukawa Electric Co (TSE:5801) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Furukawa Electric Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,262.00 is trading 526.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円520.64. GuruFocus considers Furukawa Electric Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5801:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: 円520.64 vs. price of 円3,262.00 (526.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5801 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Furukawa Electric Co Business Description

Address 2-6-4 Otemachi, Tokiwabashi Tower, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-8322
Furukawa Electric Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of electrical and electronic products. The company operates through four reportable segments: Infrastructure, Electronics, Functional Products, and Services & Development. The Infrastructure segment includes optical fibers, cables, and network systems; the Electronics segment covers automotive parts, batteries, copper and aluminum products, and materials for electronic components; the Functional Products segment offers materials for semiconductors and heat dissipation; and the Services and Development segment includes power generation and real estate activities. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Electronics segment.
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円3,262.00
Price
円520.64
GF Value