Horai Co (TSE:9679) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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TSE:9679 Horai Co Ltd TSE:9679
74 GF Score
Price 円2,303.00
GF Value 円1,963.96
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Horai Co Moat Score?

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

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

Horai Co  (TSE:9679) 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

Horai Co Moat Score Related Terms

TSE:9679
74GF Score
Horai Co Ltd TSE:9679
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Is Horai Co (TSE:9679) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Horai Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,303.00 is trading 17.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,963.96. GuruFocus considers Horai Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9679:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: 円1,963.96 vs. price of 円2,303.00 (17.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 4 warning signs

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Horai Co Business Description

Address 1-8-12, Nihonbashi-Horidome-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-0012
Horai Co Ltd is engaged in the insurance agency business, rental property operation and management, real estate buying and selling and brokerage, feed production, dairy cow breeding, production and sales of milk and dairy products, operation of restaurants and tourist facilities, and operation of golf courses. The company is mainly engaged in Insurance business.
74GF Score

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円2,303.00
Price
円1,963.96
GF Value