Cooper-Standard Holdings (FRA:C31) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 06, 2026)


FRA:C31 Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc FRA:C31
60 GF Score
Price €22.88
GF Value €13.25
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Cooper-Standard Holdings Moat Score?

Cooper-Standard Holdings FRA:C31 -0.44% 60 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:C31 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €13.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,316 Vehicles & Parts companies, Cooper-Standard Holdings ranks better than 87.08% on this metric.

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

Cooper-Standard Holdings has No Moat: Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc operates in a competitive automotive parts industry with limited differentiation. The company lacks significant cost advantages, brand strength, or regulatory barriers to establish a durable moat.

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 Cooper-Standard Holdings might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Cooper-Standard Holdings  (FRA:C31) 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

Cooper-Standard Holdings Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:C31 vs MNRO, ECX, SLDP: Moat Score Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Cooper-Standard Holdings'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.

Cooper-Standard Holdings Moat Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Cooper-Standard Holdings's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cooper-Standard Holdings's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Cooper-Standard Holdings (FRA:C31) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 06, 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, Cooper-Standard Holdings ranks #170 out of 1316 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 12.9%.
Is Cooper-Standard Holdings' Moat Score too high?
Cooper-Standard Holdings' current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Cooper-Standard Holdings ranks #170 out of 1316 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cooper-Standard Holdings has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cooper-Standard Holdings' Moat Score compare to MNRO and ECX?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Cooper-Standard Holdings ranks #170 out of 1316 companies for Moat Score. This places Cooper-Standard Holdings in the top 13% 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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. Cooper-Standard Holdings'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 Cooper-Standard Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cooper-Standard Holdings (FRA:C31) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.25, compared to a current price of €22.88 — trading 72.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Cooper-Standard Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Cooper-Standard Holdings (FRA:C31), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 06, 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 Cooper-Standard Holdings (FRA:C31) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cooper-Standard Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €22.88 is trading 72.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €13.25. GuruFocus considers Cooper-Standard Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:C31:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: €13.25 vs. price of €22.88 (72.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:C31 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Cooper-Standard Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges CPS:USA
Address 40300 Traditions Drive, Northville, MI, USA, 48168
Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc is engaged in the manufacture of sealing and fluid handling systems (consisting of fuel and brake delivery systems and fluid transfer systems). Its products are designed for passenger vehicles and light trucks that are manufactured by automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and replacement markets. It has two reportable segments: Sealing Systems and Fluid Handling Systems. The group's geographic regions are North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and South America.
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