Shochiku Co (TSE:9601) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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TSE:9601 Shochiku Co Ltd TSE:9601
75 GF Score
Price 円10,820.00
GF Value 円12,681.17
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Shochiku Co Moat Score?

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

Shochiku Co 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 Shochiku Co might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Shochiku Co  (TSE:9601) 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

Shochiku Co Moat Score Related Terms

TSE:9601
75GF Score
Shochiku Co Ltd TSE:9601
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Is Shochiku Co (TSE:9601) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shochiku Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円10,820.00 is trading 14.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円12,681.17. GuruFocus considers Shochiku Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9601:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: 円12,681.17 vs. price of 円10,820.00 (14.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 3 warning signs

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Shochiku Co Business Description

Address 1-1, Tsukiji 4-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 104-8422
Shochiku Co Ltd is a diversified media company that mainly operates in the film and production industry. The company has three business segments, which include Video-related business, theater business, and real estate business. The Video-related business includes the production, sale, distribution, and exhibition of theatrical films, the production and sale of television films, and BS/CS broadcasting. The theatre segment includes planning, production, and staging of theatrical performances, as well as the placement of actors and talents, and dance. The real estate business segment owns and leases development properties. The other business largely focuses on merchandise sales. The company earns the vast majority of its revenue in Japan.
75GF Score

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円10,820.00
Price
円12,681.17
GF Value