TYOYY (Taiyo Yuden Co) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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TYOYY Taiyo Yuden Co Ltd TYOYY
67 GF Score
Price $302.99
GF Value $92.06
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Taiyo Yuden Co Moat Score?

Taiyo Yuden Co TYOYY +2.09% 67 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates TYOYY with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $92.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,470 Hardware companies, Taiyo Yuden Co ranks better than 94.66% on this metric.

Taiyo Yuden Co has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Taiyo Yuden Co has Narrow Moat: Taiyo Yuden Co Ltd has discernible advantages in proprietary technology and economies of scale. However, it lacks strong brand strength and customer loyalty, resulting in a modest 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 Taiyo Yuden Co might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Taiyo Yuden Co  (OTCPK:TYOYY) 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

Taiyo Yuden Co Moat Score Related Terms

TYOYY vs APH, GLW: Moat Score Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Taiyo Yuden 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.

Taiyo Yuden Co Moat Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Taiyo Yuden Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Taiyo Yuden Co's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Taiyo Yuden Co (TYOYY) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 16, 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, Taiyo Yuden Co ranks #132 out of 2470 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 5.3%.
Is Taiyo Yuden Co's Moat Score too high?
Taiyo Yuden Co's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Taiyo Yuden Co ranks #132 out of 2470 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Taiyo Yuden Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiyo Yuden Co's Moat Score compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Taiyo Yuden Co ranks #132 out of 2470 companies for Moat Score. This places Taiyo Yuden Co in the top 5% 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 Hardware company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Hardware 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. Taiyo Yuden Co's current Moat Score is 4. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiyo Yuden Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiyo Yuden Co (TYOYY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $92.06, compared to a current price of $302.99 — trading 229.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Taiyo Yuden Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 3 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 Taiyo Yuden Co (TYOYY), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 16, 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 Taiyo Yuden Co (TYOYY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiyo Yuden Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $302.99 is trading 229.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $92.06. GuruFocus considers Taiyo Yuden Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TYOYY:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $92.06 vs. price of $302.99 (229.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Taiyo Yuden Co Business Description

Address 6-16-20, Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 110-0005
Taiyo Yuden produces passive components for electronic devices. Passive components are used to enable wireless communication, store electricity, handle electric flow, remove electromagnetic noise from circuits, and so on. Passive components are imperative for electronic circuits—for instance, one high-end smartphone contains more than 1,000 passive components. Taiyo Yuden is the global third multilayer ceramic capacitor supplier by revenue, with a low-teens market share.
67GF Score

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