YASKF (YASKAWA Electric) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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YASKF YASKAWA Electric Corp YASKF
77 GF Score
Price $40.28
GF Value $31.11
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is YASKAWA Electric Moat Score?

YASKAWA Electric YASKF -2.52% 77 Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates YASKF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.11 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,036 Industrial Products companies, YASKAWA Electric ranks better than 99.9% on this metric.

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

YASKAWA Electric has Wide Moat: YASKAWA Electric Corp has a leading market position in robotics and automation, supported by strong R&D capabilities and valuable patents. Its brand strength and customer loyalty, combined with significant switching costs, provide durable competitive advantages.

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

YASKAWA Electric  (OTCPK:YASKF) 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

YASKAWA Electric Moat Score Related Terms

YASKF vs VRT, BE: Moat Score Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, YASKAWA Electric'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.

YASKAWA Electric Moat Score vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
YASKAWA Electric (YASKF) has a Moat Score of 7 as of Jul. 14, 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, YASKAWA Electric ranks #3 out of 3036 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 0.099999999999994%.
Is YASKAWA Electric's Moat Score too high?
YASKAWA Electric's current Moat Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, YASKAWA Electric ranks #3 out of 3036 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, YASKAWA Electric has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does YASKAWA Electric's Moat Score compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, YASKAWA Electric ranks #3 out of 3036 companies for Moat Score. This places YASKAWA Electric in the top 0% 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. YASKAWA Electric'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 YASKAWA Electric stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YASKAWA Electric (YASKF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.11, compared to a current price of $40.28 — trading 29.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7. YASKAWA Electric's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 9 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 YASKAWA Electric (YASKF), the current Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 14, 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 YASKAWA Electric (YASKF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YASKAWA Electric stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $40.28 is trading 29.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $31.11. GuruFocus considers YASKAWA Electric to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for YASKF:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: $31.11 vs. price of $40.28 (29.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 9 warning signs

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

YASKAWA Electric Business Description

Address 2-1 Kurosakijoishi, Yahata-nishi Ward, Fukuoka Prefecture, Kitakyushu, JPN, 806-0004
Yaskawa Electric manufactures and sells servo motors, AC drives (inverters), industrial robots, and other motor-based products. It operates mainly in Asia, the Americas, and Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. According to the company, it has the leading global share with AC servo motors/controllers, its cumulative AC servo motor shipments reached 20 million units in 2020, and it is also considered as one of the big four industrial robotics companies. Founded in 1915, and headquartered in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, Yaskawa continues to evolve its offering toward higher-value, software-integrated automation systems to support long-term growth.
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