AUDC (AudioCodes) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 22, 2026)

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AUDC AudioCodes Ltd AUDC
71 GF Score
Price $9.50
GF Value $13.17
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is AudioCodes Moat Score?

AudioCodes AUDC -3.77% 71 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates AUDC with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.17 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,469 Hardware companies, AudioCodes ranks better than 97.21% on this metric.

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

AudioCodes has Narrow Moat: AudioCodes Ltd has a solid narrow moat with strong intellectual property and customer switching costs in the VoIP market. However, intense competition limits its pricing power and market expansion.

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 AudioCodes might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

AudioCodes  (NAS:AUDC) 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

AudioCodes Moat Score Related Terms

AUDC vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Moat Score Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, AudioCodes'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.

AudioCodes Moat Score vs Hardware Industry

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

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


AUDC
71GF Score
AudioCodes Ltd AUDC
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
AudioCodes (AUDC) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 22, 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, AudioCodes ranks #69 out of 2469 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 2.8%.
Is AudioCodes' Moat Score too high?
AudioCodes' current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, AudioCodes ranks #69 out of 2469 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, AudioCodes has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AudioCodes' Moat Score compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, AudioCodes ranks #69 out of 2469 companies for Moat Score. This places AudioCodes 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. AudioCodes'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 AudioCodes stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AudioCodes (AUDC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.17, compared to a current price of $9.50 — trading 27.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. AudioCodes' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 6 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 AudioCodes (AUDC), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 22, 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 AudioCodes (AUDC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AudioCodes stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $9.50 is trading 27.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.17. GuruFocus considers AudioCodes to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for AUDC:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $13.17 vs. price of $9.50 (27.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 6 warning signs

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

AudioCodes Business Description

Other Exchanges AUDC:IsraelAU1:Germany
Address 6 Ofra Haza Street, Park Naimi Building A, Or Yehuda, ISR, 6032303
AudioCodes Ltd provides voice communications solutions for enterprises, contact centers, and service providers, including voice infrastructure, cloud-based platforms, and Voice AI applications. Its AudioCodes Live Platform is a cloud-based service delivery platform that enables provisioning, management, and operation of voice and AI-based communication services, including PSTN connectivity and integration with platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Webex Calling, and Zoom Phone. The company's solutions are organized into three layers: voice infrastructure and devices, cloud-based platforms, and Voice AI applications for contact center and productivity use cases. It also offers management tools such as One Voice Operations Center (OVOC), Device Manager, and AudioCodes Routing Manager (ARM).
71GF Score

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