Hi-Lex (TSE:7279) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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TSE:7279 Hi-Lex Corp TSE:7279
72 GF Score
Price 円2,155.00
GF Value 円1,840.04
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Hi-Lex Moat Score?

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

Hi-Lex 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 Hi-Lex might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Hi-Lex  (TSE:7279) 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

Hi-Lex Moat Score Related Terms

TSE:7279
72GF Score
Hi-Lex Corp TSE:7279
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Is Hi-Lex (TSE:7279) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hi-Lex stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,155.00 is trading 17.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,840.04. GuruFocus considers Hi-Lex to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7279:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: 円1,840.04 vs. price of 円2,155.00 (17.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7279 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Hi-Lex Business Description

Other Exchanges HLXFF:USA
Address 1-12-28 Sakae-cho, Sakaemachi, Hyogo, Takarazuka, JPN, 665-0845
Hi-Lex Corp is a Japanese company specialized in three segments: automobiles and industrial equipment, medical equipment, and a metal mold business. The automobiles equipment segment offers control cables, window regulators, sliding window systems, door modules, and others. The industrial equipment includes control boxes, steering systems, control cables for marine vessels, accelerator and assist cables for construction and industrial equipment, toilet seat elevators, and air conditioning grill raising and lowering systems for welfare and home.
72GF Score

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円2,155.00
Price
円1,840.04
GF Value