YMAT (J-Star Holding Co) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Aug. 13, 2026)

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What is J-Star Holding Co Moat Score?

J-Star Holding Co YMAT +2.56% 11 Moat Score is 2 as of Aug. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates YMAT with a GF Score™ of 11/100. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,614 Chemicals companies, J-Star Holding Co ranks better than 89.1% on this metric.

J-Star Holding Co has the Moat Score of 2, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

J-Star Holding Co has No Moat: J-Star Holding Co Ltd operates in a competitive industry with minimal barriers to entry. It lacks significant intellectual property, brand strength, or cost advantages, resulting in a very weak competitive position.

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 J-Star Holding Co might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

J-Star Holding Co  (NAS:YMAT) 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

J-Star Holding Co Moat Score Related Terms

YMAT vs SNES, GLGI, BON: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, J-Star Holding 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.

J-Star Holding Co Moat Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, J-Star Holding Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where J-Star Holding Co's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
J-Star Holding Co (YMAT) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Aug. 13, 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, J-Star Holding Co ranks #176 out of 1614 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 10.9%.
Is J-Star Holding Co's Moat Score too high?
J-Star Holding Co's current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, J-Star Holding Co ranks #176 out of 1614 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, J-Star Holding Co has a GF Score™ of 11/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does J-Star Holding Co's Moat Score compare to SNES and GLGI?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, J-Star Holding Co ranks #176 out of 1614 companies for Moat Score. This places J-Star Holding Co in the top 11% 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 Chemicals company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Chemicals 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. J-Star Holding Co's current Moat Score is 2. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is J-Star Holding Co stock overvalued right now?
J-Star Holding Co (YMAT) has a current Moat Score of 2. The current Moat Score is 2. J-Star Holding Co's overall GF Score™ is 11/100 with 8 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 J-Star Holding Co (YMAT), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Aug. 13, 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.

J-Star Holding Co Business Description

Address No. 633, Section 2, Taiwan Boulevard, 7th Floor-1, Xitun District, Taichung, TWN, 407
J-Star Holding Co Ltd is engaged in the research, development, and manufacturing of carbon fiber for a wide variety-of-products including carbon bicycles, carbon rackets, automotive parts, outdoor sports gears, and healthcare products. The company has five segments: Bicycle frame, Racket, Crank, Service provision, and Others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Bicycle frame segment. Geographically, the company operates in Taiwan, China, and other regions.
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