Shobunsha Holdings (TSE:9475) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Aug. 26, 2026)

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TSE:9475 Shobunsha Holdings Inc TSE:9475
59 GF Score
Price 円530.00
GF Value 円427.90
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Shobunsha Holdings Moat Score?

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

Shobunsha Holdings 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 Shobunsha Holdings might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Shobunsha Holdings  (TSE:9475) 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

Shobunsha Holdings Moat Score Related Terms

TSE:9475
59GF Score
Shobunsha Holdings Inc TSE:9475
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Is Shobunsha Holdings (TSE:9475) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shobunsha Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円530.00 is trading 23.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円427.90. GuruFocus considers Shobunsha Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9475:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: 円427.90 vs. price of 円530.00 (23.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 5 warning signs

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Shobunsha Holdings Business Description

Address 3-1, Kojimachi, Yubinbango, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 102-8238
Shobunsha Holdings Inc, formerly Shobunsha Publications Inc. engages in the planning, production, publishing, and sale of maps, magazines, guidebooks and digital databases. It operates through the following business divisions: Publishing and Electronics. The Publishing division produces and merchandises maps, guidebooks, manuals, and special order products. The Electronics division produces and offers online travel guides and online maps through websites; hotel booking services; applications for mobile phones; digital content; maps and geographical information systems and mapping, and car navigation software.
59GF Score

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円530.00
Price
円427.90
GF Value