AEON Co (TSE:8267) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 25, 2026)

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TSE:8267 AEON Co Ltd TSE:8267
68 GF Score
Price 円1,339.00
GF Value 円1,328.98
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is AEON Co Moat Score?

AEON Co TSE:8267 +0.45% 68 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:8267 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,328.98 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,119 Retail - Cyclical companies, AEON Co ranks better than 94.82% on this metric.

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

AEON Co has Narrow Moat: AEON Co Ltd has a solid narrow moat due to its strong brand presence in Japan and economies of scale in retail operations. While it has a significant market share, the competitive retail environment limits its pricing power and customer loyalty, preventing a wide moat classification.

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 AEON Co might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

AEON Co  (TSE:8267) 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

AEON Co Moat Score Related Terms

TSE:8267 vs DDS, M: Moat Score Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, AEON 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.

AEON Co Moat Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
AEON Co (TSE:8267) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 25, 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, AEON Co ranks #58 out of 1119 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 5.2%.
Is AEON Co's Moat Score too high?
AEON Co's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, AEON 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, AEON Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AEON Co's Moat Score compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, AEON Co ranks #58 out of 1119 companies for Moat Score. This places AEON 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. AEON 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 AEON Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AEON Co (TSE:8267) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,328.98, compared to a current price of 円1,339.00 — trading 0.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. AEON Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 AEON Co (TSE:8267), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 25, 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 AEON Co (TSE:8267) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AEON Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,339.00 is trading 0.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,328.98. GuruFocus considers AEON Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8267:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: 円1,328.98 vs. price of 円1,339.00 (0.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8267 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

AEON Co Business Description

Address 1-5-1 Nakase, Minami-ku, Chiba Prefecture, Chiba, JPN, 261-8515
AEON Co Ltd is a holding company engaged in comprehensive finance, development, and services with a focus on retail businesses. The Comprehensive Finance segment covers credit cards, banking, insurance, and related services. The Developer segment handles shopping center development, leasing, facility management, amusement, and restaurants. The Discount Store (DS) segment operates discount stores, while the General Supermarket (GMS) segment includes supermarkets and bento delicatessen specialty stores. The Health & Wellness segment runs drugstores and pharmacies. The International segment focuses on retail in ASEAN and China. Services/Specialty Store includes casual fashion, footwear, and variety goods. Supermarket (SM) operates supermarkets, convenience stores, and small outlets.
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円1,339.00
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