Japan Airport Terminal Co (TSE:9706) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jul. 18, 2026)

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TSE:9706 Japan Airport Terminal Co Ltd TSE:9706
81 GF Score
Price 円5,354.00
GF Value 円6,188.36
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Japan Airport Terminal Co Moat Score?

Japan Airport Terminal Co TSE:9706 -0.52% 81 Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:9706 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of 円6,188.36 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,057 Transportation companies, Japan Airport Terminal Co ranks better than 99.43% on this metric.

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

Japan Airport Terminal Co has Wide Moat: Japan Airport Terminal Co Ltd has a wide moat due to its exclusive licenses and significant regulatory barriers in airport operations. It benefits from strong brand strength and a superior distribution network, providing durable competitive advantages.

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 Japan Airport Terminal Co might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.


Japan Airport Terminal Co  (TSE:9706) 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

Japan Airport Terminal Co Moat Score Related Terms


TSE:9706 vs JOBY, CAAP: Moat Score Comparison

For the Airports & Air Services subindustry, Japan Airport Terminal Co'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.


Japan Airport Terminal Co Moat Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Japan Airport Terminal Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Japan Airport Terminal Co's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
Japan Airport Terminal Co (TSE:9706) has a Moat Score of 7 as of Jul. 18, 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, Japan Airport Terminal Co ranks #6 out of 1057 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 0.59999999999999%.
Is Japan Airport Terminal Co's Moat Score too high?
Japan Airport Terminal Co's current Moat Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Airport Terminal Co ranks #6 out of 1057 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Japan Airport Terminal Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Airport Terminal Co's Moat Score compare to JOBY and CAAP?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Japan Airport Terminal Co ranks #6 out of 1057 companies for Moat Score. This places Japan Airport Terminal Co 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 Transportation company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Transportation 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. Japan Airport Terminal Co'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 Japan Airport Terminal Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Airport Terminal Co (TSE:9706) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円6,188.36, compared to a current price of 円5,354.00 — trading 13.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7. Japan Airport Terminal Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 6 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 Japan Airport Terminal Co (TSE:9706), the current Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 18, 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 Japan Airport Terminal Co (TSE:9706) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Airport Terminal Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円5,354.00 is trading 13.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円6,188.36. GuruFocus considers Japan Airport Terminal Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9706:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: 円6,188.36 vs. price of 円5,354.00 (13.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9706 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Japan Airport Terminal Co Business Description

Other Exchanges JTTRY:USA0JA:Germany
Address 3-3-2 Haneda Airport, Terminal 1, Ota-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 144-0041
Japan Airport Terminal Co Ltd is a Japanese airport operations company. It is engaged in the management and operation of passenger terminals and the provision of related services at airports, mainly Haneda and Narita. The company has three reportable segments: Facility Management and Operation, Merchandise Sales, and Food and Beverage. The Facility Management and Operation segment provides leasing, maintenance, repairs, and terminal operations; the Merchandise Sales segment sells and wholesales products to air passengers and terminal-building companies; and the Food and Beverage segment operates airport and in-flight food services. The company focuses on improving passenger experience and operational resilience through service quality and facility upgrades.
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