Shibaura Machine Co (TSE:6104) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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TSE:6104 Shibaura Machine Co Ltd TSE:6104
83 GF Score
Price 円4,865.00
GF Value 円3,326.76
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Shibaura Machine Co Moat Score?

Shibaura Machine Co TSE:6104 -0.31% 83 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:6104 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,326.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,033 Industrial Products companies, Shibaura Machine Co ranks better than 94.03% on this metric.

Shibaura Machine Co has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Shibaura Machine Co has Narrow Moat: Shibaura Machine Co Ltd has a discernible but modest moat due to its established position in the machinery industry and some proprietary technology. The company benefits from economies of scale but lacks strong brand strength or network effects.

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 Shibaura Machine Co might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Shibaura Machine Co  (TSE:6104) 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

Shibaura Machine Co Moat Score Related Terms

TSE:6104 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Shibaura Machine 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.

Shibaura Machine Co Moat Score vs Industrial Products Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Shibaura Machine Co's Moat Score falls into.


TSE:6104
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Shibaura Machine Co (TSE:6104) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 15, 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, Shibaura Machine Co ranks #181 out of 3033 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is Shibaura Machine Co's Moat Score too high?
Shibaura Machine Co's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Shibaura Machine Co ranks #181 out of 3033 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shibaura Machine Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shibaura Machine Co's Moat Score compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Shibaura Machine Co ranks #181 out of 3033 companies for Moat Score. This places Shibaura Machine Co in the top 6% 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. Shibaura Machine Co's current Moat Score is 4. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shibaura Machine Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shibaura Machine Co (TSE:6104) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,326.76, compared to a current price of 円4,865.00 — trading 46.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Shibaura Machine Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 8 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 Shibaura Machine Co (TSE:6104), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 15, 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 Shibaura Machine Co (TSE:6104) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shibaura Machine Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円4,865.00 is trading 46.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,326.76. GuruFocus considers Shibaura Machine Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6104:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: 円3,326.76 vs. price of 円4,865.00 (46.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6104 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Shibaura Machine Co Business Description

Other Exchanges TSHMY:USATOA:Germany
Address 2068-3 Ooka, Shizuoka Prefecture, Numazu, JPN, 410-8510
Shibaura Machine Co Ltd is engaged in manufacturing and distribution of molding machineries and machine tools. The business of the company is divided into two segments: molding machinery and machine tools. The company's product portfolio comprises injection molding machines, die-casting machines, plastic extrusion, large-size machine tools, portal-type machine tools, machining centers, horizontal boring machines, and high-precision machines, among others. The company's products are used in manufacturing of computers, automobile engines, transmissions, medical products, high-precision lenses, displays, construction machines, and wind power generation. A vast majority of the company's revenue is generated by the molding machinery segment, and the company earns most of its revenue in Japan.
83GF Score

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円4,865.00
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円3,326.76
GF Value