TSKMF (Tsubakimoto Chain Co) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 22, 2026)

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TSKMF Tsubakimoto Chain Co TSKMF
86 GF Score
Price $14.00
GF Value $11.74
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What is Tsubakimoto Chain Co Moat Score?

Tsubakimoto Chain Co TSKMF 86 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSKMF with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.74. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,032 Industrial Products companies, Tsubakimoto Chain Co ranks better than 96.93% on this metric.

Tsubakimoto Chain Co has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Tsubakimoto Chain Co has Narrow Moat: Tsubakimoto Chain has a solid position in the industrial chain market, benefiting from economies of scale and a strong distribution network. However, it faces competition and lacks significant pricing power or unique intellectual property to elevate it to a wide moat.

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 Tsubakimoto Chain Co might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.


Tsubakimoto Chain Co  (OTCPK:TSKMF) 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

Tsubakimoto Chain Co Moat Score Related Terms


TSKMF vs GEV, ETN, PH: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Tsubakimoto Chain 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.


Tsubakimoto Chain Co Moat Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Tsubakimoto Chain Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Tsubakimoto Chain Co's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Tsubakimoto Chain Co (TSKMF) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 22, 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, Tsubakimoto Chain Co ranks #93 out of 3032 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 3.1%.
Is Tsubakimoto Chain Co's Moat Score too high?
Tsubakimoto Chain Co's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Tsubakimoto Chain Co ranks #93 out of 3032 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tsubakimoto Chain Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tsubakimoto Chain Co's Moat Score compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Tsubakimoto Chain Co ranks #93 out of 3032 companies for Moat Score. This places Tsubakimoto Chain Co in the top 3% 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Industrial Products 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. Tsubakimoto Chain Co's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tsubakimoto Chain Co stock overvalued right now?
Tsubakimoto Chain Co (TSKMF) has a current Moat Score of 5. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.74, compared to a current price of $14.00 — trading 19.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Tsubakimoto Chain Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 5 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 Tsubakimoto Chain Co (TSKMF), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 22, 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 Tsubakimoto Chain Co (TSKMF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tsubakimoto Chain Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $14.00 is trading 19.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.74.

Key valuation signals for TSKMF:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $11.74 vs. price of $14.00 (19.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Tsubakimoto Chain Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 6371:Japan
Address Nakanoshima Mitsui Building, 6F, 3-3-3, Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka, JPN, 530-0005
Tsubakimoto Chain Co. is a Japan-based company that is engaged in manufacturing and sales of various variable speed drives, handling equipment and other related products and services. The company operates through four divisions. The Chain operation supplies chain products, including drive chains and conveyor chains. The Automotive Parts operation provides automotive timing drive systems, timing belts, long belts and others. The Power Transmission Unites and Component operation provides reducers, variable speed drives, motion control units and others. The Materials Handling Systems operation supplies sorting systems, conveyance systems, storage and picking systems and others. The company generates most of its revenue from Japan, America and Europe.
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