Pentair (FRA:PNT) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 04, 2026)


FRA:PNT Pentair PLC FRA:PNT
74 GF Score
Price €67.32
GF Value €80.24
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Pentair Moat Score?

Pentair FRA:PNT +0.87% 74 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:PNT with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €80.24 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 3,041 Industrial Products companies, Pentair ranks better than 98.95% on this metric.

Pentair has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Pentair has Narrow Moat: Pentair PLC benefits from strong brand recognition and economies of scale in the water solutions industry. It has a solid distribution network and some pricing power, but lacks the extensive regulatory barriers 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 Pentair might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Pentair  (FRA:PNT) 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

Pentair Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:PNT vs CR, GGG, WTS: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Pentair'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.

Pentair Moat Score vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Pentair (FRA:PNT) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 04, 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, Pentair ranks #32 out of 3041 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 1.1%.
Is Pentair's Moat Score too high?
Pentair's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Pentair ranks #32 out of 3041 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pentair has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pentair's Moat Score compare to CR and GGG?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Pentair ranks #32 out of 3041 companies for Moat Score. This places Pentair 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 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. Pentair's current Moat Score is 6. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pentair stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pentair (FRA:PNT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €80.24, compared to a current price of €67.32 — trading 16.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Pentair's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Pentair (FRA:PNT), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 04, 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 Pentair (FRA:PNT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pentair stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €67.32 is trading 16.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €80.24. GuruFocus considers Pentair to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:PNT:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: €80.24 vs. price of €67.32 (16.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 1 warning sign

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

Pentair Business Description

Address 70 London Road, Regal House, Twickenham, London, GBR, TW13QS
Pentair is a global leader in the water treatment industry, with 10,000 employees and a presence in 25 countries. Its business is organized into three segments: pool, water technologies, and flow. The company offers a wide range of water solutions, including energy-efficient swimming pool equipment, filtration solutions, and commercial and industrial pumps. Pentair generated approximately $4.2 billion in revenue in 2025.
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