Codan (ASX:CDA) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


ASX:CDA Codan Ltd ASX:CDA
84 GF Score
Price A$43.49
GF Value A$20.78
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Codan Moat Score?

Codan ASX:CDA -1.14% 84 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:CDA with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of A$20.78 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,473 Hardware companies, Codan ranks better than 97.21% on this metric.

Codan has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Codan has Narrow Moat: Codan Ltd has a solid narrow moat with its specialized communication and metal detection technologies. It benefits from valuable intellectual property and a strong brand in niche markets. However, its market share is not dominant enough to classify as 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 Codan might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Codan  (ASX:CDA) 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

Codan Moat Score Related Terms

ASX:CDA vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Moat Score Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Codan'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.

Codan Moat Score vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Codan (ASX:CDA) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 28, 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, Codan ranks #69 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 2.8%.
Is Codan's Moat Score too high?
Codan's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Codan ranks #69 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Codan has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Codan's Moat Score compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Codan ranks #69 out of 2473 companies for Moat Score. This places Codan in the top 3% 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 Hardware company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Hardware 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. Codan's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Codan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Codan (ASX:CDA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$20.78, compared to a current price of A$43.49 — trading 109.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Codan's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 7 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 Codan (ASX:CDA), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 28, 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 Codan (ASX:CDA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Codan stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$43.49 is trading 109.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$20.78. GuruFocus considers Codan to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:CDA:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: A$20.78 vs. price of A$43.49 (109.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Codan Business Description

Other Exchanges UL4:Germany
Address Technology Park, 2 Second Avenue, Mawson Lakes, Adelaide, SA, AUS, 5095
Codan designs and sells communications products and metal detection devices. Its global customer base includes military, security, emergency responders, broadcasters, government, humanitarian organizations, utilities, and mining. Earnings are skewed to its communications business. This business provides command center technology used to coordinate public transport, emergency services, utilities, and broadcasting. Codan also produces lightweight radios suitable for attaching to drones. In metal detection, it produces hand-held metal detection devices, sold to organizations and individuals such as gold prospectors and hobbyist treasure hunters. Customers also use this equipment for safety and security. About half of group revenue comes from North America, and one-fourth is from Europe.
84GF Score

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