Kromek Group (FRA:4KM) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 08, 2026)


What is Kromek Group Moat Score?

Kromek Group FRA:4KM +12.95% Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 08, 2026. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,466 Hardware companies, Kromek Group ranks better than 94.65% on this metric.

Kromek Group has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Kromek Group has Narrow Moat: Kromek Group PLC has a discernible but modest moat due to its proprietary technology in radiation detection. It benefits from some intellectual property and regulatory barriers, but faces competition and lacks significant market share or customer switching costs.

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 Kromek Group might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Kromek Group  (FRA:4KM) 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

Kromek Group Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:4KM vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Moat Score Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Kromek Group'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.

Kromek Group Moat Score vs Hardware Industry

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

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


Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Kromek Group (FRA:4KM) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 08, 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, Kromek Group ranks #132 out of 2466 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 5.4%.
Is Kromek Group's Moat Score too high?
Kromek Group's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Kromek Group ranks #132 out of 2466 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Kromek Group's Moat Score compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Kromek Group ranks #132 out of 2466 companies for Moat Score. This places Kromek Group in the top 5% 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. Kromek Group's current Moat Score is 4. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kromek Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kromek Group (FRA:4KM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.08, compared to a current price of €0.11 — trading 36.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. 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 Kromek Group (FRA:4KM), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 08, 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.

Kromek Group Business Description

Other Exchanges KRMKF:USAKMK:UK4KM:Germany
Address Thomas Wright Way, NETPark, Durham County, Sedgefield, GBR, TS21 3FD
Kromek Group PLC is the developer of radiation detectors based on cadmium zinc telluride, providing improved detection and characterization capabilities within the medical imaging, nuclear detection, and security screening markets. Based on its technology platforms, the company designs, develops, and produces X-ray and gamma-ray imaging and radiation detection products for the industrial and consumer markets. Some of its products include the TN15 thermal neutron detector, the SPEAR CZT-based radiation detector, the VTF voltage to frequency converter, the D3S NET networked radiation detector, and Photon-counting spectral CT. Its geographical segments include the United Kingdom, North America, Asia, Europe, and Other, of which the majority of the revenue comes from North America.