CVR (Chicago Rivet & Machine Co) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Aug. 01, 2026)

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CVR Chicago Rivet & Machine Co CVR
58 GF Score
Price $10.40
GF Value $13.93
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Chicago Rivet & Machine Co Moat Score?

Chicago Rivet & Machine Co CVR -0.95% 58 Moat Score is 2 as of Aug. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates CVR with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.93 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,033 Industrial Products companies, Chicago Rivet & Machine Co ranks better than 89.61% on this metric.

Chicago Rivet & Machine Co has the Moat Score of 2, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Chicago Rivet & Machine Co has No Moat: Chicago Rivet & Machine operates in a commoditized industry with minimal differentiation and low switching costs. The company lacks significant market leadership, brand strength, or proprietary technology to establish a competitive advantage.

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 Chicago Rivet & Machine Co might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Chicago Rivet & Machine Co  (AMEX:CVR) 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

Chicago Rivet & Machine Co Moat Score Related Terms

CVR vs CVAT, HNOI, BNET: Moat Score Comparison

For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Chicago Rivet & Machine Co'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.

Chicago Rivet & Machine Co Moat Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Chicago Rivet & Machine Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chicago Rivet & Machine Co's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co (CVR) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Aug. 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, Chicago Rivet & Machine Co ranks #315 out of 3033 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 10.4%.
Is Chicago Rivet & Machine Co's Moat Score too high?
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co's current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, Chicago Rivet & Machine Co ranks #315 out of 3033 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chicago Rivet & Machine Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chicago Rivet & Machine Co's Moat Score compare to CVAT and HNOI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Chicago Rivet & Machine Co ranks #315 out of 3033 companies for Moat Score. This places Chicago Rivet & Machine Co in the top 10% 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Industrial Products 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. Chicago Rivet & Machine Co's current Moat Score is 2. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chicago Rivet & Machine Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chicago Rivet & Machine Co (CVR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.93, compared to a current price of $10.40 — trading 25.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2. Chicago Rivet & Machine Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 3 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 Chicago Rivet & Machine Co (CVR), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Aug. 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 Chicago Rivet & Machine Co (CVR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chicago Rivet & Machine Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $10.40 is trading 25.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.93. GuruFocus considers Chicago Rivet & Machine Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CVR:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: $13.93 vs. price of $10.40 (25.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Chicago Rivet & Machine Co Business Description

Address 27755 Diehl Road, Warrenville, IL, USA, 60555
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co is in the fastener industry in North America. The company operates in two segments namely fasteners and assembly equipment. Its fastener segment consists of the manufacture and sale of rivets, cold-formed fasteners, parts, and screw machine products. The assembly equipment segment consists mainly of the manufacture of automatic rivet setting machines, automatic assembly equipment, and parts and tools for such machines. The majority of revenue is from the fastener segment.
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