Orion Energy Systems (FRA:5A40) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Aug. 30, 2026)

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FRA:5A40 Orion Energy Systems Inc FRA:5A40
61 GF Score
Price €23.20
GF Value €7.66
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Orion Energy Systems Moat Score?

Orion Energy Systems FRA:5A40 +9.43% 61 Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:5A40 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.66 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,030 Industrial Products companies, Orion Energy Systems ranks better than 91.88% on this metric.

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

Orion Energy Systems has No Moat: Orion Energy Systems has limited competitive advantages. It operates in a highly competitive industry with low switching costs and lacks significant intellectual property or brand strength. Its market share is not dominant, and it does not benefit from substantial economies of scale or regulatory barriers.

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 Orion Energy Systems might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Orion Energy Systems  (FRA:5A40) 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

Orion Energy Systems Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:5A40 vs CBAT, PPSI, STI: Moat Score Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Orion Energy Systems'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.

Orion Energy Systems Moat Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Orion Energy Systems's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Orion Energy Systems's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Orion Energy Systems (FRA:5A40) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Aug. 30, 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, Orion Energy Systems ranks #246 out of 3030 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 8.1%.
Is Orion Energy Systems' Moat Score too high?
Orion Energy Systems' current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Orion Energy Systems ranks #246 out of 3030 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Orion Energy Systems has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orion Energy Systems' Moat Score compare to CBAT and PPSI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Orion Energy Systems ranks #246 out of 3030 companies for Moat Score. This places Orion Energy Systems 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 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. Orion Energy Systems'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 Orion Energy Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orion Energy Systems (FRA:5A40) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.66, compared to a current price of €23.20 — trading 202.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Orion Energy Systems' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Orion Energy Systems (FRA:5A40), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 30, 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 Orion Energy Systems (FRA:5A40) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orion Energy Systems stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €23.20 is trading 202.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.66. GuruFocus considers Orion Energy Systems to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:5A40:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: €7.66 vs. price of €23.20 (202.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:5A40 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Orion Energy Systems Business Description

Other Exchanges OESX:USA
Address 2210 Woodland Drive, Manitowoc, WI, USA, 54220
Orion Energy Systems Inc provide light emitting diode (LED) lighting systems, wireless Internet of Things (IoT) enabled control solutions, commercial and industrial electric vehicle charging infrastructure solutions and lighting and electrical maintenance services. It help its customers achieve their sustainability, energy savings and carbon footprint reduction goals through technology and exceptional service. It sell its products and services into many vertical markets within the broader commercial and industrial market segment. Primary verticals include box retail, manufacturing, warehousing/logistics, federal and municipal government, healthcare and schools. It has three segments Lighting, Maintenance, and EV segment. It generates majority of revenue from Lighting segment.
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