Chart Industries (FRA:I3N) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 24, 2026)

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FRA:I3N Chart Industries Inc FRA:I3N
84 GF Score
Price €181.75
GF Value €165.89
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Chart Industries Moat Score?

Chart Industries FRA:I3N 84 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:I3N with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €165.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,033 Industrial Products companies, Chart Industries ranks better than 96.93% on this metric.

Chart Industries has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Chart Industries has Narrow Moat: GTLS has a solid position in niche markets with some proprietary technology and economies of scale. While it benefits from moderate customer switching costs and a decent distribution network, it lacks the robust brand strength and regulatory barriers needed for a wide 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 Chart Industries might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Chart Industries  (FRA:I3N) 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

Chart Industries Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:I3N vs DCI, FLS, AOS: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Chart Industries'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.

Chart Industries Moat Score vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Chart Industries (FRA:I3N) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 24, 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, Chart Industries ranks #93 out of 3033 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 3.1%.
Is Chart Industries' Moat Score too high?
Chart Industries' current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Chart Industries ranks #93 out of 3033 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chart Industries has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chart Industries' Moat Score compare to DCI and FLS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Chart Industries ranks #93 out of 3033 companies for Moat Score. This places Chart Industries 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 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. Chart Industries'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 Chart Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chart Industries (FRA:I3N) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €165.89, compared to a current price of €181.75 — trading 9.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Chart Industries' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 7 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 Chart Industries (FRA:I3N), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 24, 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 Chart Industries (FRA:I3N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chart Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €181.75 is trading 9.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €165.89. GuruFocus considers Chart Industries to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:I3N:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €165.89 vs. price of €181.75 (9.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:I3N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Chart Industries Business Description

Other Exchanges GTLS:USA
Address 8665 New Trails Drive, Suite 100, The Woodlands, TX, USA, 77381
Chart Industries provides a variety of cryogenic equipment for storage, distribution, and other processes within the industrial gas and liquefied natural gas industries. It also provides natural gas processing solutions for the natural gas industry and specialty products that serve a variety of spaces, including hydrogen, biofuels, cannabis, and water treatment. The firm acquired Howden in a significant deal in early 2023, roughly doubling the size of the company. It plans to merge with Flowserve by the end of 2025.
84GF Score

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