Flowserve (FRA:FWV) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 07, 2026)


FRA:FWV Flowserve Corp FRA:FWV
82 GF Score
Price €63.04
GF Value €43.47
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Flowserve Moat Score?

Flowserve FRA:FWV +0.25% 82 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:FWV with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €43.47 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,037 Industrial Products companies, Flowserve ranks better than 98.95% on this metric.

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

Flowserve has Narrow Moat: Flowserve Corp benefits from its strong brand and extensive distribution network in the flow control industry. It has some pricing power and customer loyalty, providing a strong narrow moat. However, the industry remains competitive, preventing a wide moat classification.

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 Flowserve might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Flowserve  (FRA:FWV) 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

Flowserve Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:FWV vs GTLS, AOS, DCI: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Flowserve'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.

Flowserve Moat Score vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Flowserve (FRA:FWV) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 07, 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, Flowserve ranks #32 out of 3037 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 1.1%.
Is Flowserve's Moat Score too high?
Flowserve's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Flowserve ranks #32 out of 3037 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Flowserve has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Flowserve's Moat Score compare to GTLS and AOS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Flowserve ranks #32 out of 3037 companies for Moat Score. This places Flowserve in the top 1% 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. Flowserve'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 Flowserve stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Flowserve (FRA:FWV) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €43.47, compared to a current price of €63.04 — trading 45% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Flowserve's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 2 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 Flowserve (FRA:FWV), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 07, 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 Flowserve (FRA:FWV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Flowserve stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €63.04 is trading 45% above its estimated GF Value™ of €43.47. GuruFocus considers Flowserve to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:FWV:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: €43.47 vs. price of €63.04 (45% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Flowserve Business Description

Other Exchanges FLS:USA0IQE:UKF1LS34:Brazil
Address 5215 North O’Connor Boulevard, Suite 700, Irving, TX, USA, 75039
Flowserve Corp is a manufacturer and aftermarket service provider of comprehensive flow control systems. It develops precision-engineered flow control equipment to monitor movement and protect customers' materials and processes. It offers an extensive range of pumps, valves, seals, and services for several industries, including oil and gas, chemical, power generation, and water management. It has three business segments: FPD for custom engineered pumps, pre-configured industrial pumps, pump systems, mechanical seals, auxiliary systems and replacement parts and related services; and FCD for engineered-to-order and configured-to-order isolation values, control valves, valve automation products and related equipment and Eliminations and All Other.
82GF Score

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