Art's-Way Manufacturing Co (FRA:ID2) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Aug. 20, 2026)

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FRA:ID2 Art's-Way Manufacturing Co Inc FRA:ID2
55 GF Score
Price €2.56
GF Value €1.57
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Art's-Way Manufacturing Co Moat Score?

Art's-Way Manufacturing Co FRA:ID2 -2.29% 55 Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:ID2 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.57 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 211 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co ranks better than 77.73% on this metric.

Art's-Way Manufacturing Co has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Art's-Way Manufacturing Co has No Moat: Art's-Way Manufacturing Co Inc has limited competitive advantages with no significant market share or brand strength. The company operates in a competitive manufacturing sector with no clear cost advantages or 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 Art's-Way Manufacturing Co might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Art's-Way Manufacturing Co  (FRA:ID2) 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

Art's-Way Manufacturing Co Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:ID2 vs GP, CLEV, HCAI: Moat Score Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co'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.

Art's-Way Manufacturing Co Moat Score vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co (FRA:ID2) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Aug. 20, 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, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co ranks #47 out of 211 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 22.3%.
Is Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Moat Score too high?
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co ranks #47 out of 211 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Moat Score compare to GP and CLEV?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co ranks #47 out of 211 companies for Moat Score. This places Art's-Way Manufacturing Co in the top 22% 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery 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. Art's-Way Manufacturing Co'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 Art's-Way Manufacturing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co (FRA:ID2) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.57, compared to a current price of €2.56 — trading 63.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 5 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 Art's-Way Manufacturing Co (FRA:ID2), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 20, 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 Art's-Way Manufacturing Co (FRA:ID2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €2.56 is trading 63.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.57. GuruFocus considers Art's-Way Manufacturing Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:ID2:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: €1.57 vs. price of €2.56 (63.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:ID2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Art's-Way Manufacturing Co Business Description

Other Exchanges ARTW:USA
Address 5556 Highway 9, P.O. Box 288, Armstrong, IA, USA, 50514
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co Inc is a manufacturer of agricultural equipment. It has two reportable segments: Agricultural Products and Modular Buildings. The Agricultural Products segment fabricates and sells farming products as well as related equipment and replacement parts for these products in the United States and world wide. Its Modular Buildings segment manufactures and installs modular buildings for animal containment and various laboratory uses. It derives revenues from the Agricultural Products segment.
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