Shimamura Co (TSE:8227) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 22, 2026)

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TSE:8227 Shimamura Co Ltd TSE:8227
65 GF Score
Price 円3,314.00
GF Value 円9,130.74
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Shimamura Co Moat Score?

Shimamura Co TSE:8227 -0.81% 65 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:8227 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円9,130.74 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 1,119 Retail - Cyclical companies, Shimamura Co ranks better than 94.82% on this metric.

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

Shimamura Co has Narrow Moat: Shimamura benefits from economies of scale and a strong distribution network in the retail sector. However, it faces intense competition and lacks significant pricing power or regulatory barriers, resulting in a solid narrow 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 Shimamura Co might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Shimamura Co  (TSE:8227) 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

Shimamura Co Moat Score Related Terms

TSE:8227 vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Shimamura 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.

Shimamura Co Moat Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

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


TSE:8227
65GF Score
Shimamura Co Ltd TSE:8227
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Shimamura Co (TSE:8227) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 22, 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, Shimamura Co ranks #58 out of 1119 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 5.2%.
Is Shimamura Co's Moat Score too high?
Shimamura Co's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Shimamura Co ranks #58 out of 1119 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shimamura Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shimamura Co's Moat Score compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Shimamura Co ranks #58 out of 1119 companies for Moat Score. This places Shimamura Co 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. Shimamura Co'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 Shimamura Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shimamura Co (TSE:8227) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円9,130.74, compared to a current price of 円3,314.00 — trading 63.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Shimamura Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100. 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 Shimamura Co (TSE:8227), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 22, 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 Shimamura Co (TSE:8227) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shimamura Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円3,314.00 is trading 63.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円9,130.74. GuruFocus considers Shimamura Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8227:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: 円9,130.74 vs. price of 円3,314.00 (63.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8227 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Shimamura Co Business Description

Address 1-602-1 Kitabukurocho, Omiya-ku, Saitama Prefecture, Saitama, JPN, 330-9520
Shimamura Co Ltd is a Japanese apparel retailer. It is engaged in the retail sale of apparel and daily goods. The company operates both domestically and internationally, offering clothing and related products through its network of stores. It conducts business under two reportable segments: Japan and Overseas, with each segment managing sales and operations in its respective regions.
65GF Score

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円3,314.00
Price
円9,130.74
GF Value