ATRO (Astronics) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


ATRO Astronics Corp ATRO
56 GF Score
Price $84.86
GF Value $19.45
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Astronics Moat Score?

Astronics ATRO +2.68% 56 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates ATRO with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.45 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 348 Aerospace & Defense companies, Astronics ranks better than 82.76% on this metric.

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

Astronics has Narrow Moat: Astronics Corp has a modest moat due to its specialized technology and customer relationships in the aerospace sector. However, it faces competitive pressures and lacks significant brand strength or cost advantages, resulting in a discernible but modest 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 Astronics might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Astronics  (NAS:ATRO) 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

Astronics Moat Score Related Terms

ATRO vs HAWK, VOYG, VVX: Moat Score Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Astronics'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.

Astronics Moat Score vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Astronics's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Astronics (ATRO) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 25, 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, Astronics ranks #60 out of 348 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 17.2%.
Is Astronics' Moat Score too high?
Astronics' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Astronics ranks #60 out of 348 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Astronics has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Astronics' Moat Score compare to HAWK and VOYG?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Astronics ranks #60 out of 348 companies for Moat Score. This places Astronics in the top 17% 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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. Astronics'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 Astronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astronics (ATRO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.45, compared to a current price of $84.86 — trading 336.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Astronics' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 4 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 Astronics (ATRO), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 25, 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 Astronics (ATRO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astronics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $84.86 is trading 336.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.45. GuruFocus considers Astronics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ATRO:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $19.45 vs. price of $84.86 (336.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Astronics Business Description

Address 130 Commerce Way, East Aurora, NY, USA, 14052
Astronics Corporation is a provider of technologies to the aerospace, defense, and electronics industries, offering high-performance electrical power generation and distribution systems, motion systems, lighting and safety systems, avionics products, systems certification, aircraft structures, and automated test systems. The company operates through two reportable segments, Aerospace and Test Systems. The Aerospace segment designs and manufactures products for the aerospace and defense industry and generates the majority of revenue, while the Test Systems segment designs, develops, manufactures, and maintains automated test systems for the aerospace and defense, communications, and mass transit industries. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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