Socket Mobile (FRA:SNB1) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jul. 10, 2026)


FRA:SNB1 Socket Mobile Inc FRA:SNB1
28 GF Score
Price €0.49
GF Value €0.75
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Socket Mobile Moat Score?

Socket Mobile FRA:SNB1 +1.65% 28 Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 10, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:SNB1 with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.75 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,467 Hardware companies, Socket Mobile ranks better than 88.81% on this metric.

Socket Mobile has the Moat Score of 2, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Socket Mobile has No Moat: SCKT operates in a highly competitive tech industry with limited market share and no significant brand strength. The company lacks durable cost advantages or significant intellectual property, resulting in weak competitive positioning.

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 Socket Mobile might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Socket Mobile  (FRA:SNB1) 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

Socket Mobile Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:SNB1 vs BTCT, AGMH, ZSPC: Moat Score Comparison

For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Socket Mobile'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.

Socket Mobile Moat Score vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
Socket Mobile (FRA:SNB1) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Jul. 10, 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, Socket Mobile ranks #276 out of 2467 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 11.2%.
Is Socket Mobile's Moat Score too high?
Socket Mobile's current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, Socket Mobile ranks #276 out of 2467 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Socket Mobile has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Socket Mobile's Moat Score compare to BTCT and AGMH?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Socket Mobile ranks #276 out of 2467 companies for Moat Score. This places Socket Mobile in the top 11% 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. Socket Mobile's current Moat Score is 2. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Socket Mobile stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Socket Mobile (FRA:SNB1) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.75, compared to a current price of €0.49 — trading 34.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2. Socket Mobile's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 8 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 Socket Mobile (FRA:SNB1), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 10, 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 Socket Mobile (FRA:SNB1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Socket Mobile stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.49 is trading 34.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.75. GuruFocus considers Socket Mobile to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:SNB1:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: €0.75 vs. price of €0.49 (34.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 28/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SNB1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Socket Mobile Business Description

Other Exchanges SCKT:USA
Address 40675 Encyclopedia Circle, Fremont, CA, USA, 94538
Socket Mobile Inc is a producer of data capture products. The company's products are integrated into mobile applications used in mobile point of sale (mPOS), commercial services (field workers), asset tracking, manufacturing process and quality control, transportation and logistics (goods tracking and movement), event management (ticketing, entry, access control, and identification), medical and education. The company offers barcode scanning products for both one-dimensional, including imager and laser, and two-dimensional barcode scanning in standard and durable cases. The company's geographical segments are the United States, Europe, Asia and Rest of the world, of which the majority of the revenue is generated from the United States.
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