Broadcom (BUE:AVGO) Moat Score: 8/10 (As of Jul. 08, 2026)


What is Broadcom Moat Score?

Broadcom BUE:AVGO 96 Moat Score is 8 as of Jul. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates BUE:AVGO with a GF Score™ of 96/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 998 Semiconductors companies, Broadcom ranks better than 99.6% on this metric.

Broadcom has the Moat Score of 8, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat.

Broadcom has Wide Moat: Broadcom Inc has a robust wide moat due to its strong market leadership, valuable patents, and significant customer switching costs. The company benefits from economies of scale and a superior distribution network, providing durable competitive advantages.

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 Broadcom might have Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat.

Broadcom  (BUE:AVGO) 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

Broadcom Moat Score Related Terms

BUE:AVGO vs MU, AMD, INTC: Moat Score Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Broadcom'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.

Broadcom Moat Score vs Semiconductors Industry

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

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


Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 8 mean?
Broadcom (BUE:AVGO) has a Moat Score of 8 as of Jul. 08, 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, Broadcom ranks #4 out of 998 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 0.40000000000001%.
Is Broadcom's Moat Score too high?
Broadcom's current Moat Score is 8. Based on the distribution chart, Broadcom ranks #4 out of 998 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Broadcom has a GF Score™ of 96/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Broadcom's Moat Score compare to MU and AMD?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Broadcom ranks #4 out of 998 companies for Moat Score. This places Broadcom in the top 0% 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. Broadcom's current Moat Score is 8. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Broadcom stock overvalued right now?
Broadcom (BUE:AVGO) has a current Moat Score of 8. The current Moat Score is 8. Broadcom's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 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 Broadcom (BUE:AVGO), the current Moat Score is 8 as of Jul. 08, 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.

Broadcom Business Description

Address 3421 Hillview Avenue, Palo Alto, CA, USA, 94304
Broadcom is one of the largest semiconductor companies in the world and has also expanded into infrastructure software. Its semiconductors primarily serve computing and networking, with custom AI accelerators now accounting for the bulk of the business. It is primarily a fabless designer, but holds some manufacturing in-house, such as for its best-of-breed film bulk acoustic resonator filters that sell into the Apple iPhone. In software, it sells virtualization, infrastructure, and security software to large enterprises, financial institutions, and governments. Broadcom is the product of consolidation. Its businesses are an amalgamation of former companies like legacy Broadcom and Avago Technologies in chips, as well as VMware, Brocade, CA Technologies, and Symantec in software.