Hope (TSE:6195) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 20, 2026)

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TSE:6195 Hope Inc TSE:6195
55 GF Score
Price 円211.00
GF Value 円325.52
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Hope Moat Score?

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

Hope 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 Hope might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Hope  (TSE:6195) 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

Hope Moat Score Related Terms

TSE:6195
55GF Score
Hope Inc TSE:6195
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Is Hope (TSE:6195) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hope stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円211.00 is trading 35.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円325.52. GuruFocus considers Hope to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6195:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: 円325.52 vs. price of 円211.00 (35.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 2 warning signs

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Hope Business Description

Address 1-14-5 Yakuin, 7th Floor, MG Yakuin Building, Fukuoka, JPN, 810-0022
Hope Inc provides services specialized for local governments to secure financial resources and reduce expenses. The company, along with its subsidiaries, operates in the following reportable segments; Advertising Business, Jichitai Works Business, and Others. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Advertising business, which involves purchasing advertising space on various media such as websites, newsletters, tax notices, etc., owned by local governments through bidding and selling it to private companies (smart resource services), collaborating with local governments to publish information booklets for residents (smart creation services), and offering financial resources consulting to local governments.
55GF Score

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円211.00
Price
円325.52
GF Value