LGL Group (FRA:51L) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jul. 21, 2026)

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FRA:51L LGL Group Inc FRA:51L
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What is LGL Group Moat Score?

LGL Group FRA:51L 43 Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:51L with a GF Score™ of 43/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,469 Hardware companies, LGL Group ranks better than 88.86% on this metric.

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

LGL Group has No Moat: LGL Group Inc operates in a niche market with limited market share and no significant competitive advantages. The company lacks strong brand strength, intellectual property, or durable cost advantages.

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 LGL Group might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

LGL Group  (FRA:51L) 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

LGL Group Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:51L vs MIND, ACFN, TRCK: Moat Score Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, LGL 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.

LGL Group Moat Score vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
LGL Group (FRA:51L) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Jul. 21, 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, LGL Group ranks #275 out of 2469 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 11.1%.
Is LGL Group's Moat Score too high?
LGL Group's current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, LGL Group ranks #275 out of 2469 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, LGL Group has a GF Score™ of 43/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LGL Group's Moat Score compare to MIND and ACFN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, LGL Group ranks #275 out of 2469 companies for Moat Score. This places LGL Group in the top 11% 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. LGL Group'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 LGL Group stock overvalued right now?
LGL Group (FRA:51L) has a current Moat Score of 2. The current Moat Score is 2. LGL Group's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 5 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 LGL Group (FRA:51L), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 21, 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.

LGL Group Business Description

Other Exchanges LGL:USA
Address 2525 Shader Road, Orlando, FL, USA, 32804
LGL Group Inc is a holding company engaged in services, merchant investment, and manufacturing business activities. The company has two reportable segments: Electronic Instruments and Merchant Investment. The Electronic Instruments segment, which generates key revenue, is focused on designing and manufacturing high-performance Frequency and Time reference standards that form the basis for timing and synchronization in various applications, including satellite communication, time transfer systems, network synchronization, electricity distribution, and metrology. The Merchant Investment segment comprises various investment vehicles in which the company invests its capital.
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