YMZBY (Yamazaki Baking Co) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 08, 2026)


YMZBY Yamazaki Baking Co Ltd YMZBY
83 GF Score
Price $180.00
GF Value $189.00
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What is Yamazaki Baking Co Moat Score?

Yamazaki Baking Co YMZBY +17.84% 83 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates YMZBY with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $189.00. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,054 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Yamazaki Baking Co ranks better than 93.48% on this metric.

Yamazaki Baking Co has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Yamazaki Baking Co has Narrow Moat: Yamazaki Baking has a strong brand in Japan and benefits from economies of scale. However, the competitive nature of the food industry and limited international presence constrain its moat to a modest narrow category.

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 Yamazaki Baking Co might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Yamazaki Baking Co  (OTCPK:YMZBY) 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

Yamazaki Baking Co Moat Score Related Terms

YMZBY vs KHC, GIS: Moat Score Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Yamazaki Baking 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.

Yamazaki Baking Co Moat Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Yamazaki Baking Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Yamazaki Baking Co's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Yamazaki Baking Co (YMZBY) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 08, 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, Yamazaki Baking Co ranks #134 out of 2054 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 6.5%.
Is Yamazaki Baking Co's Moat Score too high?
Yamazaki Baking Co's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Yamazaki Baking Co ranks #134 out of 2054 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Yamazaki Baking Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yamazaki Baking Co's Moat Score compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Yamazaki Baking Co ranks #134 out of 2054 companies for Moat Score. This places Yamazaki Baking Co in the top 7% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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. Yamazaki Baking Co's current Moat Score is 4. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yamazaki Baking Co stock overvalued right now?
Yamazaki Baking Co (YMZBY) has a current Moat Score of 4. The stock's GF Value™ is $189.00, compared to a current price of $180.00 — trading 4.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Yamazaki Baking Co'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 Yamazaki Baking Co (YMZBY), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 08, 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 Yamazaki Baking Co (YMZBY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yamazaki Baking Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $180.00 is trading 4.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $189.00.

Key valuation signals for YMZBY:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $189.00 vs. price of $180.00 (4.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 1 warning sign

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

Yamazaki Baking Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 2212:Japan
Address 3-10-1 Iwamotocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 101-8585
Yamazaki Baking Co Ltd is a Japan-based company specializing in the production of baked goods, including bread, pastries, and cakes. The company operates through Food, Distribution, and Other segments. The Food segment produces bread, confectionery, and bakery products, selling to retailers and running bakery cafes in Japan and abroad. The Distribution segment manages convenience stores and food supermarkets. The Others segment handles logistics, food plant design and construction, non-life insurance agency services, and the production of cleaning agents for baking equipment. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Food business segment.
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