Manitou BF (CHIX:MTUP) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 04, 2026)


CHIX:MTUP Manitou BF SA CHIX:MTUP
92 GF Score
Price €21.50
GF Value €22.73
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Manitou BF Moat Score?

Manitou BF CHIX:MTUP 92 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:MTUP with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of €22.73 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 211 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Manitou BF ranks better than 92.42% on this metric.

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

Manitou BF has Narrow Moat: Manitou BF SA has a solid narrow moat due to its strong brand in the material handling equipment sector and economies of scale. However, it lacks significant network effects or high customer switching costs, limiting its moat to a narrow category.

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 Manitou BF might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Manitou BF  (CHIX:MTUp) 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

Manitou BF Moat Score Related Terms

CHIX:MTUP vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Moat Score Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Manitou BF'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.

Manitou BF Moat Score vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Manitou BF's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Manitou BF (CHIX:MTUP) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 04, 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, Manitou BF ranks #16 out of 211 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 7.6%.
Is Manitou BF's Moat Score too high?
Manitou BF's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Manitou BF ranks #16 out of 211 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Manitou BF has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Manitou BF's Moat Score compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Manitou BF ranks #16 out of 211 companies for Moat Score. This places Manitou BF in the top 8% 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery 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. Manitou BF'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 Manitou BF stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Manitou BF (CHIX:MTUP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €22.73, compared to a current price of €21.50 — trading 5.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Manitou BF's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 Manitou BF (CHIX:MTUP), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 04, 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 Manitou BF (CHIX:MTUP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Manitou BF stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €21.50 is trading 5.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €22.73. GuruFocus considers Manitou BF to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:MTUP:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €22.73 vs. price of €21.50 (5.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Manitou BF Business Description

Address 430, rue de l\'Aubiniere, Ancenis, FRA, 44158
Manitou BF SA is an industrial equipment manufacturer based in France. It is one of the companies in developing all-terrain material handling equipment meant for construction, agricultural and industrial usage. Manitou's product mix is comprised of fixed, rotating and heavyweight all-terrain telescopic forklift-trucks, semi-industrial and industrial all-terrain masted forklift-trucks, compact loaders, aerial work platforms for personnel and warehousing equipment. These products are marketed through well-known brands such as Manitou, Gehl, and Mustang available with dealers throughout the world. Most of its revenue is derived from sales in countries of Northern Europe.
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