Chiyoda Co (TSE:8185) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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TSE:8185 Chiyoda Co Ltd TSE:8185
61 GF Score
Price 円1,001.00
GF Value 円919.97
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Chiyoda Co Moat Score?

Chiyoda Co TSE:8185 +1.01% 61 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:8185 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of 円919.97 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,117 Retail - Cyclical companies, Chiyoda Co ranks better than 88.63% on this metric.

Chiyoda Co has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Chiyoda Co has Narrow Moat: Chiyoda Co Ltd benefits from a modest moat with some brand strength and customer loyalty in engineering services. However, the competitive landscape and lack of significant proprietary technology or cost advantages limit its moat to a modest level.

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 Chiyoda Co might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Chiyoda Co  (TSE:8185) 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

Chiyoda Co Moat Score Related Terms

TSE:8185 vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Chiyoda 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.

Chiyoda Co Moat Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Chiyoda Co (TSE:8185) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 16, 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, Chiyoda Co ranks #127 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 11.4%.
Is Chiyoda Co's Moat Score too high?
Chiyoda Co's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Chiyoda Co ranks #127 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chiyoda Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chiyoda Co's Moat Score compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Chiyoda Co ranks #127 out of 1117 companies for Moat Score. This places Chiyoda Co in the top 11% 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. Chiyoda Co's current Moat Score is 4. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chiyoda Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chiyoda Co (TSE:8185) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円919.97, compared to a current price of 円1,001.00 — trading 8.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Chiyoda Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 5 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 Chiyoda Co (TSE:8185), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 16, 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 Chiyoda Co (TSE:8185) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chiyoda Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,001.00 is trading 8.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円919.97. GuruFocus considers Chiyoda Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8185:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: 円919.97 vs. price of 円1,001.00 (8.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8185 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Chiyoda Co Business Description

Address 4-30-16 Ogikubo, Suginami-ku, 5th Floor, Fujisawa Building, Suginami-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 167-8505
Chiyoda Co Ltd operates shoe and clothing retail stores in Japan. The shoe segment accounts for roughly three-fourths of total company revenue. Chiyoda has more than 1,000 shoe stores, which sell both private-label and national brands and operate mainly under the names Shoe Plaza and Tokyo Shoes Retailing Center. The majority of Chiyoda's shoe sales are in the athletic footwear, adult men's, and adult women's categories. The remaining sales are in the clothing segment, where the company operates nearly 500 stores, mainly under the Mac-House brand name.
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円1,001.00
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