KDDI (TSE:9433) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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TSE:9433 KDDI Corp TSE:9433
74 GF Score
Price 円2,809.50
GF Value 円2,794.70
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is KDDI Moat Score?

KDDI TSE:9433 +0.68% 74 Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:9433 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,794.70 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 385 Telecommunication Services companies, KDDI ranks better than 98.7% on this metric.

KDDI has the Moat Score of 7, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

KDDI has Wide Moat: KDDI Corp possesses a wide moat due to its strong market position in telecommunications, significant customer switching costs, and regulatory barriers. Its established brand and economies of scale provide durable competitive advantages, ensuring a robust and sustainable market presence.

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 KDDI might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

KDDI  (TSE:9433) 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

KDDI Moat Score Related Terms

TSE:9433 vs TMUS, VZ, T: Moat Score Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, KDDI'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.

KDDI Moat Score vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, KDDI's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
KDDI (TSE:9433) has a Moat Score of 7 as of Jul. 14, 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, KDDI ranks #5 out of 385 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 1.3%.
Is KDDI's Moat Score too high?
KDDI's current Moat Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, KDDI ranks #5 out of 385 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, KDDI has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KDDI's Moat Score compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, KDDI ranks #5 out of 385 companies for Moat Score. This places KDDI in the top 1% 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Telecommunication Services 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. KDDI's current Moat Score is 7. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KDDI stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KDDI (TSE:9433) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,794.70, compared to a current price of 円2,809.50 — trading 0.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7. KDDI's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 10 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 KDDI (TSE:9433), the current Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 14, 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 KDDI (TSE:9433) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KDDI stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,809.50 is trading 0.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,794.70. GuruFocus considers KDDI to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9433:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: 円2,794.70 vs. price of 円2,809.50 (0.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 10 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9433 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

KDDI Business Description

Address 2-3-2 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 163-8003
KDDI is Japan's second-largest wireless operator (30% market share), the largest pay-TV operator (53% market share) and the second-largest provider of fibre-to-the-home broadband (12% market share). It has grown through acquisition and is focusing on increasing the number of customers who subscribe to more than one telecommunication service. It is also looking to grow its Life Design business which includes commerce, energy, and finance and had over 57 million Internet of Things connections by the end of March 2026.
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