Aoyama Trading Co (TSE:8219) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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TSE:8219 Aoyama Trading Co Ltd TSE:8219
71 GF Score
Price 円712.00
GF Value 円649.24
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Aoyama Trading Co Moat Score?

Aoyama Trading Co has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Aoyama Trading Co 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 Aoyama Trading Co might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Aoyama Trading Co  (TSE:8219) 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

Aoyama Trading Co Moat Score Related Terms

TSE:8219
71GF Score
Aoyama Trading Co Ltd TSE:8219
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Is Aoyama Trading Co (TSE:8219) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aoyama Trading Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円712.00 is trading 9.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円649.24. GuruFocus considers Aoyama Trading Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8219:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: 円649.24 vs. price of 円712.00 (9.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 3 warning signs

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Aoyama Trading Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 9B7:Germany
Address 1-3-5 Ojimachi, Hiroshima Prefecture, Fukuyama, JPN, 721-8556
Aoyama Trading Co Ltd is an apparel retailer specializing in business wear. Men's business wear accounts for roughly two thirds of the company's total sales, while women's business wear accounts for roughly 10%. Business wear stores include Yofuku-no-Aoyama, which is the company's primary brand and has nearly 800 locations; The Suit Company; and Next Blue. Other business segments include casual wear, with store brands including Universal Language and Calaja; credit cards; printing and media; and total repair service, which includes the company's Mister Minit stores, providing repair services such as shoe repair and key duplication. Aoyama's sales are primarily in Japan, but the firm has business throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
71GF Score

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円712.00
Price
円649.24
GF Value