Nippon Building Fund (TSE:8951) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 11, 2026)


TSE:8951 Nippon Building Fund Inc TSE:8951
56 GF Score
Price 円129,800.00
GF Value 円108,203.35
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Nippon Building Fund Moat Score?

Nippon Building Fund TSE:8951 -0.23% 56 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:8951 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of 円108,203.35 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 983 REITs companies, Nippon Building Fund ranks better than 95.02% on this metric.

Nippon Building Fund has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Nippon Building Fund has Narrow Moat: Nippon Building Fund Inc benefits from a strong distribution network and some regulatory barriers in the real estate sector. However, it lacks significant brand strength or innovation capabilities to establish a wider 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 Nippon Building Fund might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Nippon Building Fund  (TSE:8951) 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

Nippon Building Fund Moat Score Related Terms

TSE:8951 vs BXP, ARE, VNO: Moat Score Comparison

For the REIT - Office subindustry, Nippon Building Fund'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.

Nippon Building Fund Moat Score vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Nippon Building Fund's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Building Fund's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Nippon Building Fund (TSE:8951) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 11, 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, Nippon Building Fund ranks #49 out of 983 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 5%.
Is Nippon Building Fund's Moat Score too high?
Nippon Building Fund's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Building Fund ranks #49 out of 983 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nippon Building Fund has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Building Fund's Moat Score compare to BXP and ARE?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Nippon Building Fund ranks #49 out of 983 companies for Moat Score. This places Nippon Building Fund 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 REITs company?
A good Moat Score depends on the REITs 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. Nippon Building Fund'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 Nippon Building Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Building Fund (TSE:8951) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円108,203.35, compared to a current price of 円129,800.00 — trading 20% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Nippon Building Fund's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 7 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 Nippon Building Fund (TSE:8951), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 11, 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 Nippon Building Fund (TSE:8951) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Building Fund stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円129,800.00 is trading 20% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円108,203.35. GuruFocus considers Nippon Building Fund to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8951:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: 円108,203.35 vs. price of 円129,800.00 (20% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8951 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Nippon Building Fund Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges S4C:Germany
Address 3-1, Nihonbashi Muromachi 2-chome, Muromachi Furukawa Mitsui Building 16th Floor, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-0022
Nippon Building Fund Inc is a Japanese real estate investment trust engaged in the acquisition, ownership, and leasing of properties in the Greater Tokyo area. The company's real estate portfolio comprises of large corporate office buildings. The majority of these are located in the five wards of Tokyo's central business district. Office space located throughout the rest of Tokyo also makes up a substantial percentage of Nippon Building Fund's assets. The company derives the majority of its income in the form of rental revenue from tenants. Nippon Building Fund's customers are firms from the service, electrical equipment, and information and communications industries in terms of square footage used.
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円129,800.00
Price
円108,203.35
GF Value