Japan Elevator Service Holdings Co (TSE:6544) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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TSE:6544 Japan Elevator Service Holdings Co Ltd TSE:6544
87 GF Score
Price 円1,830.50
GF Value 円1,855.27
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Japan Elevator Service Holdings Co Moat Score?

Japan Elevator Service Holdings Co TSE:6544 +0.22% 87 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:6544 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,855.27 (Fairly Valued). Among 1,094 Business Services companies, Japan Elevator Service Holdings Co ranks better than 88.48% on this metric.

Japan Elevator Service Holdings Co has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Japan Elevator Service Holdings Co has No Moat: Japan Elevator Service Holdings operates in a competitive industry with low barriers to entry. It lacks significant market leadership, proprietary technology, or strong brand strength. The company's competitive advantages are transient and weak.

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 Japan Elevator Service Holdings Co might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Japan Elevator Service Holdings Co  (TSE:6544) 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

Japan Elevator Service Holdings Co Moat Score Related Terms

TSE:6544 vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Japan Elevator Service Holdings 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.

Japan Elevator Service Holdings Co Moat Score vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Japan Elevator Service Holdings Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Japan Elevator Service Holdings Co's Moat Score falls into.


TSE:6544
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Japan Elevator Service Holdings Co (TSE:6544) has a Moat Score of 3 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, Japan Elevator Service Holdings Co ranks #126 out of 1094 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 11.5%.
Is Japan Elevator Service Holdings Co's Moat Score too high?
Japan Elevator Service Holdings Co's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Elevator Service Holdings Co ranks #126 out of 1094 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Japan Elevator Service Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Elevator Service Holdings Co's Moat Score compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Japan Elevator Service Holdings Co ranks #126 out of 1094 companies for Moat Score. This places Japan Elevator Service Holdings Co in the top 12% 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 a Business Services company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Business Services 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. Japan Elevator Service Holdings Co's current Moat Score is 3. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Elevator Service Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Elevator Service Holdings Co (TSE:6544) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,855.27, compared to a current price of 円1,830.50 — trading 1.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Japan Elevator Service Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100. 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 Japan Elevator Service Holdings Co (TSE:6544), the current Moat Score is 3 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 Japan Elevator Service Holdings Co (TSE:6544) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Elevator Service Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,830.50 is trading 1.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,855.27. GuruFocus considers Japan Elevator Service Holdings Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6544:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: 円1,855.27 vs. price of 円1,830.50 (1.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6544 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Japan Elevator Service Holdings Co Business Description

Other Exchanges JPEVF:USA
Address 1-3-13 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Tatemono Nihonbashi Building, 5th Floor, Tokyo, JPN, 103-0027
Japan Elevator Service Holdings Co Ltd is an elevator maintenance company. It provides maintenance, repairment, and renewal of elevators and escalators.
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円1,830.50
Price
円1,855.27
GF Value