AppBank (TSE:6177) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 17, 2026)

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TSE:6177 AppBank Inc TSE:6177
49 GF Score
Price 円81.00
GF Value 円182.62
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is AppBank Moat Score?

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

AppBank 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 AppBank might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

AppBank  (TSE:6177) 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

AppBank Moat Score Related Terms

TSE:6177
49GF Score
AppBank Inc TSE:6177
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Is AppBank (TSE:6177) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AppBank stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円81.00 is trading 55.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円182.62. GuruFocus considers AppBank to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6177:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: 円182.62 vs. price of 円81.00 (55.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 7 warning signs

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AppBank Business Description

Address 1-19-10 Shinjuku, 301, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 160-0022
AppBank Inc provides internet and smartphone advertising services in Japan. The Company also provides cheats and SNS for the gaming applications. It provides iPhone applications, iPhone case accessories, and iPhone-related news through the AppBank.net site. It also sells banner advertisements and article advertisements.
49GF Score

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円81.00
Price
円182.62
GF Value