ITOCHU (WBO:IOC) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


WBO:IOC ITOCHU Corp WBO:IOC
78 GF Score
Price €10.04
GF Value €8.72
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is ITOCHU Moat Score?

ITOCHU WBO:IOC -0.55% 78 Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates WBO:IOC with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.72 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 621 Conglomerates companies, ITOCHU ranks better than 99.52% on this metric.

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

ITOCHU has Wide Moat: ITOCHU Corp has a wide moat due to its diversified business model, strong brand, and extensive distribution network. It benefits from economies of scale, significant market share, and durable cost advantages across various industries.

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 ITOCHU might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

ITOCHU  (WBO:IOC) 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

ITOCHU Moat Score Related Terms

WBO:IOC vs HON, MMM: Moat Score Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, ITOCHU'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.

ITOCHU Moat Score vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, ITOCHU's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where ITOCHU's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
ITOCHU (WBO:IOC) has a Moat Score of 7 as of Jul. 03, 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, ITOCHU ranks #3 out of 621 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 0.5%.
Is ITOCHU's Moat Score too high?
ITOCHU's current Moat Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, ITOCHU ranks #3 out of 621 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ITOCHU has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ITOCHU's Moat Score compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, ITOCHU ranks #3 out of 621 companies for Moat Score. This places ITOCHU 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 Conglomerates company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Conglomerates 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. ITOCHU'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 ITOCHU stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ITOCHU (WBO:IOC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.72, compared to a current price of €10.04 — trading 15.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7. ITOCHU's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 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 ITOCHU (WBO:IOC), the current Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 03, 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 ITOCHU (WBO:IOC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ITOCHU stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €10.04 is trading 15.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.72. GuruFocus considers ITOCHU to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:IOC:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: €8.72 vs. price of €10.04 (15.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 4 warning signs

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

ITOCHU Business Description

Address 5-1, Kita Aoyama 2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 107-8077
Itochu is a general trading house, or sogo shosha, a conglomerate type unique to Japan. The primary driver for sogo shoshas is trading and intermediation between businesses and leveraging their wide domestic and global information and contact networks to extract value. Itochu has historical roots as a textile trader, but over the years has expanded its portfolio from upstream minerals production, to midstream industrial machinery, food processing, and information and communication technology, and all the way to downstream textiles, convenience stores (Family Mart) and realty. Among the Big Five sogo shoshas, Itochu has the highest exposure to the nonresources businesses, and to the domestic business. It continues to skew its future investments toward the downstream and consumer businesses.
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