YAMCY (Yamaha) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


YAMCY Yamaha Corp YAMCY
83 GF Score
Price $7.18
GF Value $7.35
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Yamaha Moat Score?

Yamaha YAMCY +8.18% 83 Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates YAMCY with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.35 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 877 Travel & Leisure companies, Yamaha ranks better than 99.43% on this metric.

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

Yamaha has Wide Moat: Yamaha Corp possesses a wide moat with strong brand strength, significant customer loyalty, and durable cost advantages through economies of scale and proprietary technology.

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

Yamaha  (OTCPK:YAMCY) 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

Yamaha Moat Score Related Terms

YAMCY vs AS, HAS, LTH: Moat Score Comparison

For the Leisure subindustry, Yamaha'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.

Yamaha Moat Score vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Yamaha's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
Yamaha (YAMCY) has a Moat Score of 7 as of Jul. 02, 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, Yamaha ranks #5 out of 877 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 0.59999999999999%.
Is Yamaha's Moat Score too high?
Yamaha's current Moat Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, Yamaha ranks #5 out of 877 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Yamaha has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yamaha's Moat Score compare to AS and HAS?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Yamaha ranks #5 out of 877 companies for Moat Score. This places Yamaha 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Travel & Leisure 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. Yamaha'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 Yamaha stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yamaha (YAMCY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.35, compared to a current price of $7.18 — trading 2.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7. Yamaha's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Yamaha (YAMCY), the current Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 02, 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 Yamaha (YAMCY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yamaha stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $7.18 is trading 2.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.35. GuruFocus considers Yamaha to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for YAMCY:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: $7.35 vs. price of $7.18 (2.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 1 warning sign

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

Yamaha Business Description

Address 10-1, Nakazawa-cho, Chuo-ku, Shizuoka, Hamamatsu, JPN, 430-8650
Yamaha Corp is a Japanese manufacturer of musical instruments and audio equipment. The company operates through two business segments. The Musical Instruments segment is engaged in the manufacture and sale of pianos, electronic musical instruments, orchestral instruments, percussion instruments, and other related products. The Audio Equipment segment manufactures and sells audio equipment, professional audio systems, and information and communication equipment (ICT devices). The Company is also involved in components and equipment, including electronic devices, automotive interiors, and factory automation (FA) equipment, along with businesses in golf goods and resorts. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Musical instruments segment.
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