ALMU (Aeluma) Moat Score: 1/10 (As of Aug. 19, 2026)

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ALMU Aeluma Inc ALMU
51 GF Score
Price $16.07
GF Value $15.72
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Aeluma Moat Score?

Aeluma ALMU -9.62% 51 Moat Score is 1 as of Aug. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates ALMU with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.72 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 997 Semiconductors companies, Aeluma ranks better than 82.15% on this metric.

Aeluma has the Moat Score of 1, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Aeluma has No Moat: Aeluma Inc has no discernible moat due to its small market presence and lack of significant intellectual property or cost advantages. The company does not have a strong brand or customer loyalty, and faces intense competition in its industry.

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 Aeluma might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Aeluma  (NAS:ALMU) 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

Aeluma Moat Score Related Terms

ALMU vs QUIK, GSIT, GCTS: Moat Score Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Aeluma'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.

Aeluma Moat Score vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Aeluma's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 1 mean?
Aeluma (ALMU) has a Moat Score of 1 as of Aug. 19, 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, Aeluma ranks #178 out of 997 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 17.9%.
Is Aeluma's Moat Score too high?
Aeluma's current Moat Score is 1. Based on the distribution chart, Aeluma ranks #178 out of 997 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Aeluma has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aeluma's Moat Score compare to QUIK and GSIT?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Aeluma ranks #178 out of 997 companies for Moat Score. This places Aeluma in the top 18% 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Semiconductors 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. Aeluma's current Moat Score is 1. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aeluma stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aeluma (ALMU) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.72, compared to a current price of $16.07 — trading 2.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 1. Aeluma's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 2 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 Aeluma (ALMU), the current Moat Score is 1 as of Aug. 19, 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 Aeluma (ALMU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aeluma stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $16.07 is trading 2.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.72. GuruFocus considers Aeluma to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ALMU:

  • Moat Score: 1
  • GF Value™: $15.72 vs. price of $16.07 (2.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Aeluma Business Description

Other Exchanges RN0:Germany
Address 27 Castilian Drive, Goleta, CA, USA, 93117
Aeluma Inc is a semiconductor company specializing in sensors and communications. It is developing sensor technology for mobile devices and vehicles. The company develops novel optoelectronic devices for sensing and communications applications. The company manufactures devices using high-performance compound semiconductor materials on large-diameter substrates that are commonly used to manufacture mass-market microelectronics. The applications include mobile, automotive, AI, defense & aerospace, communication, AR/VR and quantum computing.
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