YMHAY (Yamaha Motor Co) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


YMHAY Yamaha Motor Co Ltd YMHAY
87 GF Score
Price $15.61
GF Value $17.14
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Yamaha Motor Co Moat Score?

Yamaha Motor Co YMHAY +1.63% 87 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates YMHAY with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.14 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,317 Vehicles & Parts companies, Yamaha Motor Co ranks better than 98.56% on this metric.

Yamaha Motor Co has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Yamaha Motor Co has Narrow Moat: Yamaha Motor Co Ltd has a strong narrow moat due to its brand strength, economies of scale, and innovation capabilities, but lacks the regulatory barriers or exclusive licenses for a wide moat.

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 Motor Co might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Yamaha Motor Co  (OTCPK:YMHAY) 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 Motor Co Moat Score Related Terms

YMHAY vs TSLA, GM, F: Moat Score Comparison

For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Yamaha Motor 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.

Yamaha Motor Co Moat Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Yamaha Motor Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Yamaha Motor Co (YMHAY) has a Moat Score of 6 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, Yamaha Motor Co ranks #19 out of 1317 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 1.4%.
Is Yamaha Motor Co's Moat Score too high?
Yamaha Motor Co's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Yamaha Motor Co ranks #19 out of 1317 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Yamaha Motor Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yamaha Motor Co's Moat Score compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Yamaha Motor Co ranks #19 out of 1317 companies for Moat Score. This places Yamaha Motor Co 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Motor Co's current Moat Score is 6. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yamaha Motor Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yamaha Motor Co (YMHAY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.14, compared to a current price of $15.61 — trading 8.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Yamaha Motor Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Yamaha Motor Co (YMHAY), the current Moat Score is 6 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 Yamaha Motor Co (YMHAY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yamaha Motor Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $15.61 is trading 8.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $17.14. GuruFocus considers Yamaha Motor Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for YMHAY:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: $17.14 vs. price of $15.61 (8.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Yamaha Motor Co Business Description

Address 2500 Shingai, Shizuoka Prefecture, Iwata-shi, JPN, 438-8501
Yamaha Motor Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of motorcycles, marine products, and related equipment. The company operates through four reportable segments: Land Mobility, Marine, Robotics, and Financial Services. The Land Mobility segment includes motorcycles, highway vehicles, electric-assist bicycles, automobile engines, and components. The Marine segment handles outboard motors, water vehicles, boats, and fishing vessels. The Robotics segment provides surface mounters, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, industrial robots, and unmanned helicopters, while the Financial Services segment offers sales financing and leasing related to Yamaha products. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Land mobility segment.
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