Gooch & Housego (FRA:GPL) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


FRA:GPL Gooch & Housego PLC FRA:GPL
75 GF Score
Price €10.90
GF Value €6.85
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Gooch & Housego Moat Score?

Gooch & Housego FRA:GPL +3.81% 75 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:GPL with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.85 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,473 Hardware companies, Gooch & Housego ranks better than 97.21% on this metric.

Gooch & Housego has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Gooch & Housego has Narrow Moat: Gooch & Housego PLC has a solid narrow moat due to its specialized optical products and strong customer relationships. However, it lacks significant network effects and global brand strength, limiting its moat to a narrow category.

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 Gooch & Housego might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Gooch & Housego  (FRA:GPL) 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

Gooch & Housego Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:GPL vs APH, GLW, TEL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Gooch & Housego'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.

Gooch & Housego Moat Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Gooch & Housego's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Gooch & Housego's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Gooch & Housego (FRA:GPL) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 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, Gooch & Housego ranks #69 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 2.8%.
Is Gooch & Housego's Moat Score too high?
Gooch & Housego's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Gooch & Housego ranks #69 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gooch & Housego has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gooch & Housego's Moat Score compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Gooch & Housego ranks #69 out of 2473 companies for Moat Score. This places Gooch & Housego 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 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. Gooch & Housego's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gooch & Housego stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gooch & Housego (FRA:GPL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.85, compared to a current price of €10.90 — trading 59.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Gooch & Housego's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 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 Gooch & Housego (FRA:GPL), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 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 Gooch & Housego (FRA:GPL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gooch & Housego stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €10.90 is trading 59.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.85. GuruFocus considers Gooch & Housego to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:GPL:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €6.85 vs. price of €10.90 (59.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Gooch & Housego Business Description

Address Dowlish Ford, Ilminster, Somerset, GBR, TA19 0PF
Gooch & Housego PLC provides photonics technologies and solutions for industrial, aerospace and defence, life sciences, and scientific research applications. Its products include acousto-optic, electro optic and fibre optic components, precision optics, optical systems, and related photonic technologies used in mission critical applications. The company operates through the Industrial, Aerospace and Defence, and Life Sciences segments, with the Industrial segment generating the majority of revenue. The majority of revenue is derived from the sale of components and subsystems, and operations span the United Kingdom, the USA, Continental Europe, and the Asia Pacific region.
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