Nagase (TSE:8012) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 12, 2026)


TSE:8012 Nagase & Co Ltd TSE:8012
80 GF Score
Price 円1,149.50
GF Value 円829.78
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Nagase Moat Score?

Nagase TSE:8012 -0.48% 80 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:8012 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of 円829.78 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,618 Chemicals companies, Nagase ranks better than 98.7% on this metric.

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

Nagase has Narrow Moat: Nagase & Co Ltd has a strong narrow moat with a robust distribution network and economies of scale in chemical distribution. The company benefits from brand strength and customer loyalty, but lacks significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses to qualify for a wide 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 Nagase might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Nagase  (TSE:8012) 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

Nagase Moat Score Related Terms

TSE:8012 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Nagase'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.

Nagase Moat Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Nagase's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Nagase (TSE:8012) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 12, 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, Nagase ranks #21 out of 1618 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 1.3%.
Is Nagase's Moat Score too high?
Nagase's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Nagase ranks #21 out of 1618 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nagase has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nagase's Moat Score compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nagase ranks #21 out of 1618 companies for Moat Score. This places Nagase in the top 1% 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 Chemicals company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Chemicals 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. Nagase'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 Nagase stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nagase (TSE:8012) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円829.78, compared to a current price of 円1,149.50 — trading 38.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Nagase's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 2 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 Nagase (TSE:8012), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 12, 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 Nagase (TSE:8012) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nagase stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,149.50 is trading 38.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円829.78. GuruFocus considers Nagase to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8012:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: 円829.78 vs. price of 円1,149.50 (38.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8012 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Nagase Business Description

Other Exchanges NGSCF:USAP22:Germany
Address 1-1-17 Shinmachi, Nishi-ku, Osaka, JPN, 550-8668
Nagase & Co Ltd is a Japan-based trading company focused on chemicals and related products. The company operates through five segments. The Electronics and Energy segment covers semiconductors, components, AR/VR, renewable energy, and displays. The Functional Material segment handles paints, inks, resins, chemicals, films, and sanitary materials. The Life Related segment offers pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, food ingredients, cosmetics, reagents, and medical devices. The Mobility segment provides materials and products for batteries, electrification, in-vehicle electronics, and autonomous driving. The Processing Material segment deals with plastics, resins, molding machines, and molds, while Others includes information processing and functional services.
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円1,149.50
Price
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GF Value