FKWL (Franklin Wireless) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 26, 2026)

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FKWL Franklin Wireless Corp FKWL
46 GF Score
Price $2.34
GF Value $4.11
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Franklin Wireless Moat Score?

Franklin Wireless FKWL -1.27% 46 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates FKWL with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.11 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,468 Hardware companies, Franklin Wireless ranks better than 91.69% on this metric.

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

Franklin Wireless has No Moat: Franklin Wireless Corp has very weak competitive advantages. It operates in a highly competitive market with limited brand strength and customer loyalty. The company lacks significant intellectual property or regulatory barriers to protect its market 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 Franklin Wireless might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Franklin Wireless  (NAS:FKWL) 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

Franklin Wireless Moat Score Related Terms

FKWL vs BOSC, FIEE, UTSI: Moat Score Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Franklin Wireless'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.

Franklin Wireless Moat Score vs Hardware Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Franklin Wireless'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?
Franklin Wireless (FKWL) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 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, Franklin Wireless ranks #205 out of 2468 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 8.3%.
Is Franklin Wireless' Moat Score too high?
Franklin Wireless' current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Franklin Wireless ranks #205 out of 2468 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Franklin Wireless has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Franklin Wireless' Moat Score compare to BOSC and FIEE?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Franklin Wireless ranks #205 out of 2468 companies for Moat Score. This places Franklin Wireless 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. Franklin Wireless'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 Franklin Wireless stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franklin Wireless (FKWL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.11, compared to a current price of $2.34 — trading 43.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Franklin Wireless' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 Franklin Wireless (FKWL), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 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 Franklin Wireless (FKWL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franklin Wireless stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.34 is trading 43.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.11. GuruFocus considers Franklin Wireless to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FKWL:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $4.11 vs. price of $2.34 (43.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Franklin Wireless Business Description

Address 3940 Ruffin Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA, USA, 92123
Franklin Wireless Corp is a provider of wireless solutions, including mobile hotspots, routers, and modems, as well as hardware and software products that support machine-to-machine (M2M) applications and the Internet of Things (IoT). Its M2M and IoT solutions include embedded modules, modems, and gateways built to deliver reliable always-on connectivity supporting a spectrum of applications. These products are designed to solve wireless connectivity challenges in a range of vertical markets, including video surveillance, digital signage, home security, oil and gas exploration, kiosks, fleet management, smart grid, vehicle diagnostics, and telematics.
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