Union Tool Co (TSE:6278) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 20, 2026)

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TSE:6278 Union Tool Co TSE:6278
79 GF Score
Price 円17,250.00
GF Value 円7,754.93
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Union Tool Co Moat Score?

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

Union Tool Co 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 Union Tool Co might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Union Tool Co  (TSE:6278) 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

Union Tool Co Moat Score Related Terms

TSE:6278
79GF Score
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Is Union Tool Co (TSE:6278) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Union Tool Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円17,250.00 is trading 122.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円7,754.93. GuruFocus considers Union Tool Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6278:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: 円7,754.93 vs. price of 円17,250.00 (122.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100

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Union Tool Co Business Description

Address Minamioi 6-17-1, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 140-0013
Union Tool Co is a designer and manufacturer of industrial cutting tools to a broad sector of the global industry. The company's key product includes carbide drill used in the manufacture of Printed Circuit Boards, found in all modern electronics. It also manufactures precision machinery including linear motion guides, diesinking end-mills, and digital measuring equipment for industrial use. The company has operations in Japan, Asia, North America and Europe.
79GF Score

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円17,250.00
Price
円7,754.93
GF Value