SPARX Group Co (TSE:8739) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 04, 2026)


TSE:8739 SPARX Group Co Ltd TSE:8739
91 GF Score
Price 円2,299.00
GF Value 円1,992.16
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is SPARX Group Co Moat Score?

SPARX Group Co TSE:8739 +1.77% 91 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:8739 with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,992.16 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,695 Asset Management companies, SPARX Group Co ranks better than 98.05% on this metric.

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

SPARX Group Co has Narrow Moat: SPARX Group Co Ltd has a solid narrow moat due to its established brand in asset management and some customer loyalty. While it benefits from economies of scale, it lacks the regulatory barriers and intellectual property to achieve a wide 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 SPARX Group Co might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

SPARX Group Co  (TSE:8739) 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

SPARX Group Co Moat Score Related Terms

TSE:8739 vs BLK, BX, KKR: Moat Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, SPARX Group 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.

SPARX Group Co Moat Score vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, SPARX Group Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
SPARX Group Co (TSE:8739) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 04, 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, SPARX Group Co ranks #33 out of 1695 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 1.9%.
Is SPARX Group Co's Moat Score too high?
SPARX Group Co's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, SPARX Group Co ranks #33 out of 1695 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SPARX Group Co has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SPARX Group Co's Moat Score compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, SPARX Group Co ranks #33 out of 1695 companies for Moat Score. This places SPARX Group Co in the top 2% 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 an Asset Management company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Asset Management 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. SPARX Group 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 SPARX Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SPARX Group Co (TSE:8739) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,992.16, compared to a current price of 円2,299.00 — trading 15.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. SPARX Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 SPARX Group Co (TSE:8739), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 04, 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 SPARX Group Co (TSE:8739) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SPARX Group Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,299.00 is trading 15.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,992.16. GuruFocus considers SPARX Group Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8739:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: 円1,992.16 vs. price of 円2,299.00 (15.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8739 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

SPARX Group Co Business Description

Address 1-2-70 Konan, Shinagawa Season Terrace, 6th Floor, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 108 0075
SPARX Group Co Ltd is a Japan-based holding company engaged in the Asset Management Business and Investment Advisory Business, through its subsidiaries. It operates a variety of investment strategies through a host of entities. The group invests on behalf of corporate pension annuities, government entities, private and trust banks, and public pension funds. Strategies include Japanese equity, Asia ex-Japan alternatives, and Korean strategies. In addition to mutual fund offerings, the company offers advisory services to customers in Japan. Mutual fund offerings are offered directly or through brokerage houses, banks, and other intermediaries globally.
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円2,299.00
Price
円1,992.16
GF Value