Kanamoto Co (TSE:9678) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 24, 2026)

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TSE:9678 Kanamoto Co Ltd TSE:9678
80 GF Score
Price 円5,090.00
GF Value 円3,324.37
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Kanamoto Co Moat Score?

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

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

Kanamoto Co  (TSE:9678) 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

Kanamoto Co Moat Score Related Terms

TSE:9678
80GF Score
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Is Kanamoto Co (TSE:9678) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kanamoto Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円5,090.00 is trading 53.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,324.37. GuruFocus considers Kanamoto Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9678:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: 円3,324.37 vs. price of 円5,090.00 (53.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9678 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Kanamoto Co Business Description

Address 1-19, Odori Higashi 3-chome Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, JPN, 060-0041
Kanamoto Co Ltd is a provider of construction equipment rentals. The company operates three business segments: construction equipment rental, steel products, and computing products. The construction equipment rental business is Kanamoto's core business, accounting for most of the company's revenue. The company owns various hand tools and construction equipment, such as dump trucks and hydraulic excavators, which it rents out to its customers. The steel products business sells various construction materials for engineering and construction works. The computing products business provides rentals and sale of computer-related equipment. Kanamoto operates in Asia.
80GF Score

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円5,090.00
Price
円3,324.37
GF Value