Marubeni (TSE:8002) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 11, 2026)


TSE:8002 Marubeni Corp TSE:8002
71 GF Score
Price 円4,879.00
GF Value 円2,955.73
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Marubeni Moat Score?

Marubeni TSE:8002 -0.91% 71 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:8002 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,955.73 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 623 Conglomerates companies, Marubeni ranks better than 97.91% on this metric.

Marubeni has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Marubeni has Narrow Moat: Marubeni Corp benefits from a strong distribution network and economies of scale in its diversified operations. While it has a solid market presence, its competitive advantages are not sufficiently durable to warrant a wide moat classification.

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 Marubeni might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Marubeni  (TSE:8002) 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

Marubeni Moat Score Related Terms

TSE:8002 vs HON, MMM: Moat Score Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Marubeni'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.

Marubeni Moat Score vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Marubeni's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Marubeni's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Marubeni (TSE:8002) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 11, 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, Marubeni ranks #13 out of 623 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 2.1%.
Is Marubeni's Moat Score too high?
Marubeni's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Marubeni ranks #13 out of 623 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Marubeni has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marubeni's Moat Score compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Marubeni ranks #13 out of 623 companies for Moat Score. This places Marubeni in the top 2% 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 Conglomerates company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Conglomerates 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. Marubeni's current Moat Score is 6. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marubeni stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marubeni (TSE:8002) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,955.73, compared to a current price of 円4,879.00 — trading 65.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Marubeni's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 4 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 Marubeni (TSE:8002), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 11, 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 Marubeni (TSE:8002) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marubeni stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円4,879.00 is trading 65.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,955.73. GuruFocus considers Marubeni to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8002:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: 円2,955.73 vs. price of 円4,879.00 (65.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8002 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Marubeni Business Description

Address 4-2, Ohtemachi 1-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-8088
Marubeni is a general trading house, or sogo shosha, a type of conglomerate unique to Japan, playing the core role of a trading intermediary in various industrial sectors. Marubeni operates in sectors such as metals and minerals, oil and gas and nuclear fuel production, and also nonresources businesses such as power and infrastructure services, food and agribusiness, lifestyle, and IT solutions. In addition to acting as a midstream trading/processing intermediary, Marubeni participates in the upstream production and downstream distribution businesses. Its exposure is weighted to the upstream, on par with its peers, while its investment focus ahead will be on selective upstream investments supporting the energy transition and recycling capital via divestment of legacy, low-return assets.
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