Akita Bank (TSE:8343) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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TSE:8343 Akita Bank Ltd TSE:8343
49 GF Score
Price 円7,090.00
GF Value 円2,822.98
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Akita Bank Moat Score?

Akita Bank has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Akita Bank 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 Akita Bank might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Akita Bank  (TSE:8343) 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

Akita Bank Moat Score Related Terms

TSE:8343
49GF Score
Akita Bank Ltd TSE:8343
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Is Akita Bank (TSE:8343) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Akita Bank stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円7,090.00 is trading 151.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,822.98. GuruFocus considers Akita Bank to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8343:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: 円2,822.98 vs. price of 円7,090.00 (151.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8343 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Akita Bank Business Description

Address 2-1 Sanno 3-Chome, Akita, JPN, 010-8655
Akita Bank Ltd is the banking subsidiary of the Akita Bank Group, which is composed of a Japanese regional bank and five consolidated subsidiaries operating primarily in the Akita Prefecture. The bank's strategy emphasizes regional market penetration to drive profitability. The group offers various financial services, principally banking. In addition, it offers leasing, consulting, guarantee services, and credit card services. Just over half of its earning assets are in loans and bills discounted, followed in size by securities. Most of the group's income is generated through net interest income, followed by fees and commissions.
49GF Score

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円7,090.00
Price
円2,822.98
GF Value