Sumitomo Heavy Industries (TSE:6302) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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TSE:6302 Sumitomo Heavy Industries Ltd TSE:6302
76 GF Score
Price 円5,130.00
GF Value 円3,672.98
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Sumitomo Heavy Industries Moat Score?

Sumitomo Heavy Industries TSE:6302 +0.35% 76 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:6302 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,672.98 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,036 Industrial Products companies, Sumitomo Heavy Industries ranks better than 96.94% on this metric.

Sumitomo Heavy Industries has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Sumitomo Heavy Industries has Narrow Moat: Sumitomo Heavy Industries Ltd benefits from economies of scale and a strong distribution network in the industrial sector. While it has some proprietary technology, the competitive landscape limits its pricing power and market share, resulting in a solid narrow moat.

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 Sumitomo Heavy Industries might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Sumitomo Heavy Industries  (TSE:6302) 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

Sumitomo Heavy Industries Moat Score Related Terms

TSE:6302 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Sumitomo Heavy Industries'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.

Sumitomo Heavy Industries Moat Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Sumitomo Heavy Industries's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sumitomo Heavy Industries's Moat Score falls into.


TSE:6302
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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Sumitomo Heavy Industries (TSE:6302) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 14, 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, Sumitomo Heavy Industries ranks #93 out of 3036 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 3.1%.
Is Sumitomo Heavy Industries' Moat Score too high?
Sumitomo Heavy Industries' current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Sumitomo Heavy Industries ranks #93 out of 3036 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sumitomo Heavy Industries has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sumitomo Heavy Industries' Moat Score compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Heavy Industries ranks #93 out of 3036 companies for Moat Score. This places Sumitomo Heavy Industries 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. Sumitomo Heavy Industries'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 Sumitomo Heavy Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Heavy Industries (TSE:6302) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,672.98, compared to a current price of 円5,130.00 — trading 39.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Sumitomo Heavy Industries' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 5 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 Sumitomo Heavy Industries (TSE:6302), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 14, 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 Sumitomo Heavy Industries (TSE:6302) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Heavy Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円5,130.00 is trading 39.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,672.98. GuruFocus considers Sumitomo Heavy Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6302:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: 円3,672.98 vs. price of 円5,130.00 (39.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6302 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Sumitomo Heavy Industries Business Description

Other Exchanges SOHVY:USASSM1:Germany
Address 2-1-1 Osaki, ThinkPark Tower, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 141-6025
Sumitomo Heavy Industries Ltd manufactures and sells mechanical components. The company operates through four segments. The Energy & Lifelines segment covers power generation equipment, boilers, turbines, pumps, water treatment systems, ships, and food machinery. Industrial Machinery includes plastic and film processing machinery, cryogenic refrigerators, semiconductor equipment, accelerators, medical devices, forging presses, machine tools, and defense equipment. Logistics & Construction handles excavators, cranes, road machinery, logistics systems, and parking systems. Mechatronics provides gear reducers, motors, inverters, laser processing systems, and control devices, while Others include real estate and software.
76GF Score

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円5,130.00
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