CLRO (ClearOne) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Aug. 09, 2026)

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What is ClearOne Moat Score?

ClearOne CLRO +3.78% 25 Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates CLRO with a GF Score™ of 25/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,463 Hardware companies, ClearOne ranks better than 91.68% on this metric.

ClearOne has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

ClearOne has No Moat: ClearOne Inc has some technological capabilities but lacks strong brand strength or significant customer switching costs. The competitive landscape in audio and visual communication is intense, and ClearOne does not have a dominant market position or significant regulatory barriers.

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 ClearOne might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

ClearOne  (NAS:CLRO) 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

ClearOne Moat Score Related Terms

CLRO vs CMBMF, SYNX, UTSI: Moat Score Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, ClearOne'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.

ClearOne Moat Score vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
ClearOne (CLRO) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Aug. 09, 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, ClearOne ranks #205 out of 2463 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 8.3%.
Is ClearOne's Moat Score too high?
ClearOne's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, ClearOne ranks #205 out of 2463 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ClearOne has a GF Score™ of 25/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ClearOne's Moat Score compare to CMBMF and SYNX?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, ClearOne ranks #205 out of 2463 companies for Moat Score. This places ClearOne 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 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. ClearOne's current Moat Score is 3. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ClearOne stock overvalued right now?
ClearOne (CLRO) has a current Moat Score of 3. The current Moat Score is 3. ClearOne's overall GF Score™ is 25/100 with 7 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 ClearOne (CLRO), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 09, 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.

ClearOne Business Description

Address 5225 Wiley Post Way, Suite 500, Salt Lake City, UT, USA, 84116
ClearOne Inc is currently engaged in activities that consist solely of fulfilling warranty and technical support obligations on legacy products, evaluating potential Strategic Transactions, managing and liquidating remaining assets of the company's legacy operating business, collecting accounts receivable and recovering prepaid assets, satisfying outstanding liabilities, and maintaining public-company compliance.
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