Silicon Laboratories (FRA:LA5) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jul. 07, 2026)


FRA:LA5 Silicon Laboratories Inc FRA:LA5
79 GF Score
Price €190.00
GF Value €137.60
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Silicon Laboratories Moat Score?

Silicon Laboratories FRA:LA5 +1.60% 79 Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:LA5 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €137.60 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 998 Semiconductors companies, Silicon Laboratories ranks better than 98.8% on this metric.

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

Silicon Laboratories has Wide Moat: Silicon Laboratories Inc possesses a wide moat with strong intellectual property, significant market share in IoT solutions, and durable cost advantages. The company benefits from high customer switching costs and consistent innovation, securing its competitive position.

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 Silicon Laboratories might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Silicon Laboratories  (FRA:LA5) 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

Silicon Laboratories Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:LA5 vs CRUS, VSH, QRVO: Moat Score Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Silicon Laboratories'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.

Silicon Laboratories Moat Score vs Semiconductors Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
Silicon Laboratories (FRA:LA5) has a Moat Score of 7 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, Silicon Laboratories ranks #12 out of 998 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 1.2%.
Is Silicon Laboratories' Moat Score too high?
Silicon Laboratories' current Moat Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, Silicon Laboratories ranks #12 out of 998 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Silicon Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Silicon Laboratories' Moat Score compare to CRUS and VSH?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Silicon Laboratories ranks #12 out of 998 companies for Moat Score. This places Silicon Laboratories 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. Silicon Laboratories'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 Silicon Laboratories stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Silicon Laboratories (FRA:LA5) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €137.60, compared to a current price of €190.00 — trading 38.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7. Silicon Laboratories' 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 Silicon Laboratories (FRA:LA5), the current Moat Score is 7 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 Silicon Laboratories (FRA:LA5) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Silicon Laboratories stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €190.00 is trading 38.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €137.60. GuruFocus considers Silicon Laboratories to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:LA5:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: €137.60 vs. price of €190.00 (38.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:LA5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Silicon Laboratories Business Description

Other Exchanges SLAB:USAS2LA34:Brazil
Address 400 West Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX, USA, 78701
Silicon Laboratories Inc Inc is a provider of secure, intelligent wireless technology for a more connected world. The company's integrated hardware and software platform, intuitive development tools, industry ecosystem, and robust support help customers build industrial, commercial, home, and life applications. Company make it easy for developers to solve complex wireless challenges throughout the product lifecycle and get to market quickly with solutions that transform industries, grow economies, and improve lives. Company operates in USA, China, Taiwan and Rest of World, with maximum revenue from rest of the world.
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