Cyngn (CYN) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


CYN Cyngn Inc CYN
28 GF Score
Price $1.23
GF Value $0.21
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Cyngn Moat Score?

Cyngn CYN +3.45% 28 Moat Score is 2 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates CYN with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.21 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,848 Software companies, Cyngn ranks better than 79.53% on this metric.

Cyngn has the Moat Score of 2, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Cyngn has No Moat: Cyngn Inc operates in a highly competitive tech industry with no significant market leadership or customer switching costs. It lacks valuable intellectual property, brand strength, and durable cost advantages, resulting in a very weak competitive position.

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

Cyngn  (NAS:CYN) 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

Cyngn Moat Score Related Terms

CYN vs SMSI, FALC, SFCX: Moat Score Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Cyngn'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.

Cyngn Moat Score vs Software Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
Cyngn (CYN) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Jun. 26, 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, Cyngn ranks #583 out of 2848 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 20.5%.
Is Cyngn's Moat Score too high?
Cyngn's current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, Cyngn ranks #583 out of 2848 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cyngn has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cyngn's Moat Score compare to SMSI and FALC?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Cyngn ranks #583 out of 2848 companies for Moat Score. This places Cyngn in the top 21% 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 Software company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Software 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. Cyngn'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 Cyngn stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cyngn (CYN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.21, compared to a current price of $1.23 — trading 483.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2. Cyngn's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 6 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 Cyngn (CYN), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Jun. 26, 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 Cyngn (CYN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cyngn stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1.23 is trading 483.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.21. GuruFocus considers Cyngn to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CYN:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: $0.21 vs. price of $1.23 (483.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 28/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Cyngn Business Description

Address 1344 Terra Bella Avenue, Mountain View, CA, USA, 94043
Cyngn Inc is an industrial autonomous vehicle technology company, focused on addressing industrial uses for autonomous vehicles. It develops full-stack autonomous driving software, DriveMod, which is integrated into vehicles manufactured by original equipment manufacturers during the assembly process. The company designs its software to be compatible with a range of sensors and hardware components and integrates it with its own systems to enable autonomous vehicle functionality.
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