Katongyo Co (TSE:9869) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Aug. 01, 2026)

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TSE:9869 Kato Sangyo Co Ltd TSE:9869
86 GF Score
Price 円6,370.00
GF Value 円5,567.58
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Katongyo Co Moat Score?

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

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

Katongyo Co  (TSE:9869) 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

Katongyo Co Moat Score Related Terms

TSE:9869
86GF Score
Kato Sangyo Co Ltd TSE:9869
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Is Katongyo Co (TSE:9869) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Katongyo Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円6,370.00 is trading 14.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円5,567.58. GuruFocus considers Katongyo Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9869:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: 円5,567.58 vs. price of 円6,370.00 (14.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 3 warning signs

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Katongyo Co Business Description

Address 9-20 Matsubara-cho, Nishinomiya-shi, JPN, 662-8543
Kato Sangyo Co Ltd is a food wholesale company that handles processed foods. The company is mainly located in Japan. The company segments its operations into room temperature distribution, low temperature distribution, alcoholic beverage distribution, and other. The room temperature distribution segment involves wholesale processed foods and confections. The low temperature distribution segment engages in wholesale low-temperature foods and agricultural products. The alcoholic beverage distribution segment operates in wholesale alcoholic beverages. The other segment relates to the company's logistics business and insurance agency business.
86GF Score

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円6,370.00
Price
円5,567.58
GF Value