Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd (XKLS:2658) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 26, 2026)

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XKLS:2658 Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd XKLS:2658
67 GF Score
Price RM18.94
GF Value RM16.20
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd Moat Score?

Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd 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 Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd  (XKLS:2658) 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

Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd Moat Score Related Terms

XKLS:2658
67GF Score
Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd XKLS:2658
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Is Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd (XKLS:2658) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM18.94 is trading 16.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM16.20. GuruFocus considers Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:2658:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: RM16.20 vs. price of RM18.94 (16.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:2658 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd Business Description

Address Lot L1-E-5A and L1-E-5B, Enterprise 4, Technology Park Malaysia, Lebuhraya Puchong - Sg. Besi, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 57000
Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd is engaged in manufacturing and selling AJI-NO-MOTO products, and other seasoning and food items. Its Consumer business segment consists of the manufacture and distribution of consumer products including AJI-NO-MOTO, flavor seasoning Tumix, menu seasoning Seri-Aji and other seasonings. Industrial business segment consists of manufacture and distribution of monosodium glutamate for industry-use, industrial seasonings and related products. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Malaysia.
67GF Score

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RM18.94
Price
RM16.20
GF Value