Sensata Technologies Holding (FRA:S94) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Aug. 22, 2026)

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FRA:S94 Sensata Technologies Holding PLC FRA:S94
78 GF Score
Price €35.37
GF Value €28.38
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Sensata Technologies Holding Moat Score?

Sensata Technologies Holding FRA:S94 -2.21% 78 Moat Score is 5 as of Aug. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:S94 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €28.38 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,464 Hardware companies, Sensata Technologies Holding ranks better than 97.2% on this metric.

Sensata Technologies Holding has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Sensata Technologies Holding has Narrow Moat: Sensata Technologies has a solid narrow moat due to its strong market position in sensors and controls, supported by valuable intellectual property and patents. The company benefits from economies of scale and has a robust distribution network. However, the competitive landscape and moderate switching costs prevent it from achieving 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 Sensata Technologies Holding might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Sensata Technologies Holding  (FRA:S94) 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

Sensata Technologies Holding Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:S94 vs NOVT, ESE, VNT: Moat Score Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Sensata Technologies Holding'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.

Sensata Technologies Holding Moat Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Sensata Technologies Holding's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sensata Technologies Holding's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Sensata Technologies Holding (FRA:S94) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Aug. 22, 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, Sensata Technologies Holding ranks #69 out of 2464 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 2.8%.
Is Sensata Technologies Holding's Moat Score too high?
Sensata Technologies Holding's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Sensata Technologies Holding ranks #69 out of 2464 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sensata Technologies Holding has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sensata Technologies Holding's Moat Score compare to NOVT and ESE?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Sensata Technologies Holding ranks #69 out of 2464 companies for Moat Score. This places Sensata Technologies Holding 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 a Hardware company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Hardware 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. Sensata Technologies Holding'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 Sensata Technologies Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sensata Technologies Holding (FRA:S94) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €28.38, compared to a current price of €35.37 — trading 24.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Sensata Technologies Holding's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 6 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 Sensata Technologies Holding (FRA:S94), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Aug. 22, 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 Sensata Technologies Holding (FRA:S94) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sensata Technologies Holding stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €35.37 is trading 24.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €28.38. GuruFocus considers Sensata Technologies Holding to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:S94:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €28.38 vs. price of €35.37 (24.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:S94 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Sensata Technologies Holding Business Description

Other Exchanges ST:USA
Address 529 Pleasant Street, Attleboro, MA, USA, 02703
Sensata Technologies is a global supplier of sensors and electrical protection for transportation and industrial applications. Sensata sells a bevy of pressure, temperature, force, and position sensors into the automotive, heavy vehicle, industrial, heating, ventilation, and cooling, and aerospace markets. It also sells electrical protection products, like contactors and relays. The majority of the firm's revenue comes from the automotive market, where it focuses on bumper-in applications.
78GF Score

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