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Jeanie Chen
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Raising Fast Retailing's Moat Rating to Narrow from None; Overseas Growth Potential Fully Priced in

After taking a fresh look of Fast Retailing, we have raised its moat rating to narrow from none and maintained the stable moat trend rating and the fair value estimate of JPY 45,000. Brand equity and a cost advantage in functional fabric and raw material procurement derived from its scale, form its moat sources. Despite our optimistic view on Uniqlo’s growth potential in Asia, we view Fast Retailing’s shares as overvalued, trading at a 25% premium to our fair value estimate, and prefer to own th...
Underlying
FAST RETAILING CO. LTD.

Fast Retailing is engaged in the control and management of overall group activities as a holding company. Co., through its subsidiaries, is mainly involved in the operation of chain stores, selling casual clothing and accessories at reasonable prices, called "UNIQLO" throughout Japan as well as in overseas. Co., through its subsidiaries, is also engaged in the planning, manufacture and sale of clothing under the brand names of "GU," "Theory," "COMPTOIR DES COTONNIERS," "PRINCESSE tam.tam" and "J Brand." In addition, Co. is engaged in the leasing of real estate.

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Morningstar
Morningstar

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Jeanie Chen

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