UEX (TSE:9888) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 23, 2026)

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TSE:9888 UEX Ltd TSE:9888
68 GF Score
Price 円1,012.00
GF Value 円879.98
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is UEX Moat Score?

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

UEX 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 UEX might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

UEX  (TSE:9888) 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

UEX Moat Score Related Terms

TSE:9888
68GF Score
UEX Ltd TSE:9888
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Is UEX (TSE:9888) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UEX stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,012.00 is trading 15% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円879.98. GuruFocus considers UEX to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9888:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: 円879.98 vs. price of 円1,012.00 (15% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 9 warning signs

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UEX Business Description

Address 2 - 24 Higashi Shinagawa 2 - chome, Shinagawa - ku, Tokyo, JPN, +81 354606500
UEX Ltd is engaged in sales of stainless steel, titanium, and machinery equipment. The products and services of the company include stainless steel plate, steel strip, duplex stainless steel, cutting service, quality assurance, and quality control.
68GF Score

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円1,012.00
Price
円879.98
GF Value