ATEYY (Advantest) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


ATEYY Advantest Corp ATEYY
88 GF Score
Price $200.74
GF Value $103.87
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Advantest Moat Score?

Advantest ATEYY -7.17% 88 Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates ATEYY with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $103.87 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,002 Semiconductors companies, Advantest ranks better than 97.01% on this metric.

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

Advantest has Narrow Moat: Advantest Corp has a strong narrow moat with its leadership in semiconductor testing equipment, valuable intellectual property, and economies of scale. However, it lacks the regulatory barriers and brand strength to qualify 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 Advantest might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Advantest  (OTCPK:ATEYY) 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

Advantest Moat Score Related Terms

ATEYY vs LRCX, AMAT, KLAC: Moat Score Comparison

For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Advantest'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.

Advantest Moat Score vs Semiconductors Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Advantest (ATEYY) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jun. 26, 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, Advantest ranks #30 out of 1002 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 3%.
Is Advantest's Moat Score too high?
Advantest's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Advantest ranks #30 out of 1002 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Advantest has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Advantest's Moat Score compare to LRCX and AMAT?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Advantest ranks #30 out of 1002 companies for Moat Score. This places Advantest 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 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. Advantest'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 Advantest stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advantest (ATEYY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $103.87, compared to a current price of $200.74 — trading 93.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Advantest's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 5 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 Advantest (ATEYY), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 26, 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 Advantest (ATEYY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advantest stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $200.74 is trading 93.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $103.87. GuruFocus considers Advantest to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ATEYY:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: $103.87 vs. price of $200.74 (93.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Advantest Business Description

Address 1-6-2, Marunouchi, Shin-Marunouchi Center Building, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-0005
Founded in 1954 and headquartered in Tokyo, Advantest specializes in semiconductor test systems and is a well-known leader in automated test equipment, or ATE. Advantest also has a high market share in test systems for nonmemory semiconductors, including application processors for mobile phones. The company is also involved in peripheral businesses, such as semiconductor device transport equipment. Following its acquisition of Verigy in July 2011, Advantest holds a market share of over 50% in the ATE market.
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