Mizuno (TSE:8022) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 09, 2026)


TSE:8022 Mizuno Corp TSE:8022
88 GF Score
Price 円3,505.00
GF Value 円2,916.03
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Mizuno Moat Score?

Mizuno TSE:8022 -1.41% 88 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:8022 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,916.03 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 1,114 Retail - Cyclical companies, Mizuno ranks better than 94.79% on this metric.

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

Mizuno has Narrow Moat: Mizuno Corp has a solid narrow moat due to its strong brand strength and customer loyalty in the sports equipment market. While it benefits from economies of scale, it faces significant competition, limiting its pricing power and market share sustainability.

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 Mizuno might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Mizuno  (TSE:8022) 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

Mizuno Moat Score Related Terms

TSE:8022 vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Mizuno'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.

Mizuno Moat Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Mizuno's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:8022
88GF Score
Mizuno Corp TSE:8022
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Mizuno (TSE:8022) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 09, 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, Mizuno ranks #58 out of 1114 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 5.2%.
Is Mizuno's Moat Score too high?
Mizuno's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Mizuno ranks #58 out of 1114 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mizuno has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mizuno's Moat Score compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Mizuno ranks #58 out of 1114 companies for Moat Score. This places Mizuno in the top 5% 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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. Mizuno'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 Mizuno stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mizuno (TSE:8022) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,916.03, compared to a current price of 円3,505.00 — trading 20.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Mizuno's overall GF Score™ is 88/100. 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 Mizuno (TSE:8022), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 09, 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 Mizuno (TSE:8022) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mizuno stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,505.00 is trading 20.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,916.03. GuruFocus considers Mizuno to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8022:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: 円2,916.03 vs. price of 円3,505.00 (20.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100

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Mizuno Business Description

Other Exchanges MIZ:Germany
Address 1-12-35 Nanko-Kita Suminoe-ku, Osaka-shi, JPN, 559-8510
Mizuno Corporation is a Japan-based company principally engaged in the manufacture and sale of sporting goods under the brand MIZUNO worldwide. The company's product mix consists of sports equipment, sports shoes, sportswear, and other products and services. Footwear and apparel jointly account for more than half of the company's total revenue. The company's products are produced in the company's own factories or commissioned factories. The company has business presence in Japan, the Americas, EMEA, Asia and Oceania, with Japan contributing over half of the company's total revenue.
88GF Score

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