SDI Group (FRA:SD0) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 05, 2026)


FRA:SD0 SDI Group PLC FRA:SD0
69 GF Score
Price €1.02
GF Value €1.00
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is SDI Group Moat Score?

SDI Group FRA:SD0 -0.97% 69 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:SD0 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.00 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,466 Hardware companies, SDI Group ranks better than 94.65% on this metric.

SDI Group has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

SDI Group has Narrow Moat: SDI Group PLC has a modest moat due to its niche market focus and some proprietary technology. While it has a discernible market presence, it lacks the scale and brand strength to establish a wide moat. The company benefits from some customer loyalty and switching costs in its specialized segments.

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 SDI Group might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

SDI Group  (FRA:SD0) 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

SDI Group Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:SD0 vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Moat Score Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, SDI Group'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.

SDI Group Moat Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, SDI Group's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
SDI Group (FRA:SD0) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 05, 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, SDI Group ranks #132 out of 2466 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 5.4%.
Is SDI Group's Moat Score too high?
SDI Group's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, SDI Group ranks #132 out of 2466 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SDI Group has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SDI Group's Moat Score compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, SDI Group ranks #132 out of 2466 companies for Moat Score. This places SDI Group in the top 5% 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. SDI Group's current Moat Score is 4. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SDI Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SDI Group (FRA:SD0) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.00, compared to a current price of €1.02 — trading 2% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. SDI Group's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 SDI Group (FRA:SD0), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 05, 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 SDI Group (FRA:SD0) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SDI Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €1.02 is trading 2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.00. GuruFocus considers SDI Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:SD0:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €1.00 vs. price of €1.02 (2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SD0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

SDI Group Business Description

Other Exchanges SDIIF:USASDI:UKSD0:Germany
Address Nuffield Road, Beacon House, Cambridge, GBR, CB4 1TF
SDI Group PLC designs and manufactures scientific and technology products for use by the life science, healthcare, astronomy, consumer manufacturing, and art conservation markets through Synoptics, the Artemis, the Opus instruments, and Astles Control systems brands. The Digital Imaging segment incorporates the Synoptics brands Syngene, Synbiosis, Synoptics Health and Fistreem, the Atik brands Atik Cameras, Opus, and Quantum Scientific Imaging, and the Graticules Optics business. The Sensors & Control segment combines Sentek, Astles Control Systems, Applied Thermal Control, Thermal Exchange, MPB Industries, and Chell Instruments businesses. It operates in the UK, Europe, America, Rest of Asia, and Rest of the world segments. It derives majority of its revenues from the United Kingdom.
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