Barco NV (CHIX:BARB) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


CHIX:BARB Barco NV CHIX:BARB
74 GF Score
Price €9.71
GF Value €16.01
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What is Barco NV Moat Score?

Barco NV CHIX:BARB 74 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BARB with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.01. Among 2,471 Hardware companies, Barco NV ranks better than 97.21% on this metric.

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

Barco NV has Narrow Moat: Barco NV has a solid narrow moat with strong brand recognition in visualization technology and valuable intellectual property. However, it faces competition and lacks the scale or network effects to achieve 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 Barco NV might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Barco NV  (CHIX:BARb) 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

Barco NV Moat Score Related Terms

CHIX:BARB vs APH, GLW, TEL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Barco NV'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.

Barco NV Moat Score vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Barco NV (CHIX:BARB) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 01, 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, Barco NV ranks #69 out of 2471 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 2.8%.
Is Barco NV's Moat Score too high?
Barco NV's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Barco NV ranks #69 out of 2471 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Barco NV has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barco NV's Moat Score compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Barco NV ranks #69 out of 2471 companies for Moat Score. This places Barco NV 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. Barco NV'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 Barco NV stock overvalued right now?
Barco NV (CHIX:BARB) has a current Moat Score of 5. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.01, compared to a current price of €9.71 — trading 39.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Barco NV's overall GF Score™ is 74/100. 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 Barco NV (CHIX:BARB), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 01, 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 Barco NV (CHIX:BARB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barco NV stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €9.71 is trading 39.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €16.01.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:BARB:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €16.01 vs. price of €9.71 (39.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100

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

Barco NV Business Description

Address 35 President Kennedypark, Kortrijk, BEL, 8500
Barco NV is an electronics company with three business segments: Entertainment, Enterprise, and Healthcare. The Entertainment business segment, which generates maximum revenue, comprises two business units; Cinema which offers the industry's complete range of laser and lamp-based cinema projectors, including image processing and audio solutions; and the Immersive Experience business unit, which offers solutions tailored to the specific needs of large venues, live events, themed entertainment (museums, theme parks, digital immersive art installations, projection mapping, etc.) and simulation applications: projection, image processing, and related services. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from the Americas, followed by EMEA and the Asia-Pacific regions.
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