IPG Photonics (FRA:IPF) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


FRA:IPF IPG Photonics Corp FRA:IPF
79 GF Score
Price €94.50
GF Value €74.51
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is IPG Photonics Moat Score?

IPG Photonics FRA:IPF -5.48% 79 Moat Score is 7 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:IPF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €74.51 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,002 Semiconductors companies, IPG Photonics ranks better than 98.8% on this metric.

IPG Photonics has the Moat Score of 7, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

IPG Photonics has Wide Moat: IPG Photonics benefits from proprietary technology in fiber lasers, strong R&D capabilities, and significant market share. Its durable cost advantages and innovation provide a robust competitive edge.

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 IPG Photonics might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

IPG Photonics  (FRA:IPF) 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

IPG Photonics Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:IPF vs ACLS, KLIC, UCTT: Moat Score Comparison

For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, IPG Photonics'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.

IPG Photonics Moat Score vs Semiconductors Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
IPG Photonics (FRA:IPF) has a Moat Score of 7 as of Jun. 25, 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, IPG Photonics ranks #12 out of 1002 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 1.2%.
Is IPG Photonics' Moat Score too high?
IPG Photonics' current Moat Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, IPG Photonics ranks #12 out of 1002 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, IPG Photonics has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IPG Photonics' Moat Score compare to ACLS and KLIC?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, IPG Photonics ranks #12 out of 1002 companies for Moat Score. This places IPG Photonics 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 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. IPG Photonics's current Moat Score is 7. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IPG Photonics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IPG Photonics (FRA:IPF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €74.51, compared to a current price of €94.50 — trading 26.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7. IPG Photonics' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 IPG Photonics (FRA:IPF), the current Moat Score is 7 as of Jun. 25, 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 IPG Photonics (FRA:IPF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IPG Photonics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €94.50 is trading 26.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €74.51. GuruFocus considers IPG Photonics to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:IPF:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: €74.51 vs. price of €94.50 (26.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 5 warning signs

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

IPG Photonics Business Description

Address 377 Simarano Drive, Marlborough, MA, USA, 01752
IPG Photonics Corp is a vertically integrated developer and manufacturer of high-performance fiber lasers, laser and non-laser systems, fiber amplifiers, diode lasers, and related optical components. Its products are used in diverse applications in the manufacturing, automotive, industrial, aerospace, semiconductor, and consumer end markets. The company sells its products globally to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), system integrators, and end users. Additionally, it manufactures complementary products used with its lasers, including optical delivery cables, fiber couplers, beam switches, optical processing heads, in-line sensors, and chillers. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from North America, followed by China, Japan, Germany, and other markets.
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