Crane Co (FRA:P8Q) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 09, 2026)


FRA:P8Q Crane Co FRA:P8Q
83 GF Score
Price €186.00
GF Value €175.68
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What is Crane Co Moat Score?

Crane Co FRA:P8Q -2.62% 83 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:P8Q with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €175.68. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,037 Industrial Products companies, Crane Co ranks better than 96.94% on this metric.

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

Crane Co has Narrow Moat: Crane Co has a solid narrow moat due to its strong brand strength and durable cost advantages from economies of scale. It has a well-established distribution network and moderate pricing power, but lacks the significant market share or network effects 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 Crane Co might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Crane Co  (FRA:P8Q) 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

Crane Co Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:P8Q vs GGG, PNR, WTS: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Crane 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.

Crane Co Moat Score vs Industrial Products Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Crane Co's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Crane Co (FRA:P8Q) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 09, 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, Crane Co ranks #93 out of 3037 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 3.1%.
Is Crane Co's Moat Score too high?
Crane Co's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Crane Co ranks #93 out of 3037 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Crane Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crane Co's Moat Score compare to GGG and PNR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Crane Co ranks #93 out of 3037 companies for Moat Score. This places Crane Co 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. Crane Co'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 Crane Co stock overvalued right now?
Crane Co (FRA:P8Q) has a current Moat Score of 5. The stock's GF Value™ is €175.68, compared to a current price of €186.00 — trading 5.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Crane Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Crane Co (FRA:P8Q), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 09, 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 Crane Co (FRA:P8Q) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crane Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €186.00 is trading 5.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €175.68.

Key valuation signals for FRA:P8Q:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €175.68 vs. price of €186.00 (5.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:P8Q stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Crane Co Business Description

Other Exchanges CR:USA
Address 100 First Stamford Place, Stamford, CT, USA, 06902
Crane is a diversified industrial firm that manufactures a broad range of products, including valves, pumps, aerospace components, and fiberglass-reinforced plastic panels. Its business is organized into two segments: aerospace and advanced technologies, and process flow technologies. Crane generated approximately $2.3 billion in revenue in 2025.
83GF Score

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