Ferrotec (FRA:FER) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


FRA:FER Ferrotec Corp FRA:FER
55 GF Score
Price €48.20
GF Value €19.44
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 11 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Ferrotec Moat Score?

Ferrotec FRA:FER -6.41% 55 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:FER with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €19.44 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,000 Semiconductors companies, Ferrotec ranks better than 97% on this metric.

Ferrotec has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Ferrotec has Narrow Moat: Ferrotec Corp has a strong narrow moat with proprietary technology and economies of scale in the semiconductor industry. It benefits from customer switching costs and a solid distribution network, but lacks significant 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 Ferrotec might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Ferrotec  (FRA:FER) 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

Ferrotec Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:FER vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Moat Score Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Ferrotec'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.

Ferrotec Moat Score vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Ferrotec's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


FRA:FER
55GF Score
Ferrotec Corp FRA:FER
Moat Score is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis
Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Ferrotec (FRA:FER) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 03, 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, Ferrotec ranks #30 out of 1000 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 3%.
Is Ferrotec's Moat Score too high?
Ferrotec's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Ferrotec ranks #30 out of 1000 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ferrotec has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ferrotec's Moat Score compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Ferrotec ranks #30 out of 1000 companies for Moat Score. This places Ferrotec in the top 3% 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Semiconductors 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. Ferrotec's current Moat Score is 6. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ferrotec stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ferrotec (FRA:FER) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €19.44, compared to a current price of €48.20 — trading 147.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Ferrotec's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 11 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 Ferrotec (FRA:FER), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 03, 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 Ferrotec (FRA:FER) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ferrotec stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €48.20 is trading 147.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €19.44. GuruFocus considers Ferrotec to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:FER:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: €19.44 vs. price of €48.20 (147.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 11 warning signs

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

Ferrotec Business Description

Other Exchanges FRRZF:USA6890:Japan
Address 2-3-4 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Nihonbashi Plaza Building, Tokyo, JPN, 103-0027
Ferrotec Corp is a manufacturer of semiconductor equipment related products. The company operates through four business segments. Its Electronic device segment manufactures thermo-electric modules, ferrofluid, and power semiconductor substrate. The Equipment-related segment is engaged in the production and sale of vacuum seal, quartz products, ceramics and silicon products, silicon parts, and wafer products. Its Photovoltaic segment is involved in the formation of silicon crystal equipment, quartz crucible, and silicon for the solar cell. The company's Other segment comprises of laundry and other related industrial equipment.
55GF Score

Get the complete analysis for FRA:FER

Moat Score is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

€48.20
Price
€19.44
GF Value