Sturm Ruger (FRA:ST2) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


FRA:ST2 Sturm Ruger & Co Inc FRA:ST2
63 GF Score
Price €33.28
GF Value €40.97
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Sturm Ruger Moat Score?

Sturm Ruger FRA:ST2 -0.60% 63 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:ST2 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €40.97 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 348 Aerospace & Defense companies, Sturm Ruger ranks better than 88.22% on this metric.

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

Sturm Ruger has Narrow Moat: Sturm Ruger benefits from strong brand strength and customer loyalty in the firearms industry. It has some pricing power and economies of scale, but faces regulatory challenges and competition, preventing 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 Sturm Ruger might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Sturm Ruger  (FRA:ST2) 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

Sturm Ruger Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:ST2 vs ELMT, SWBI, SATL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Sturm Ruger'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.

Sturm Ruger Moat Score vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Sturm Ruger's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Sturm Ruger (FRA:ST2) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 29, 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, Sturm Ruger ranks #41 out of 348 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 11.8%.
Is Sturm Ruger's Moat Score too high?
Sturm Ruger's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Sturm Ruger ranks #41 out of 348 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sturm Ruger has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sturm Ruger's Moat Score compare to ELMT and SWBI?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Sturm Ruger ranks #41 out of 348 companies for Moat Score. This places Sturm Ruger in the top 12% 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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. Sturm Ruger'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 Sturm Ruger stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sturm Ruger (FRA:ST2) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €40.97, compared to a current price of €33.28 — trading 18.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Sturm Ruger's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 3 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 Sturm Ruger (FRA:ST2), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 29, 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 Sturm Ruger (FRA:ST2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sturm Ruger stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €33.28 is trading 18.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €40.97. GuruFocus considers Sturm Ruger to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:ST2:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €40.97 vs. price of €33.28 (18.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:ST2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Sturm Ruger Business Description

Other Exchanges RGR:USA
Address 1 Lacey Place, Southport, CT, USA, 06890
Sturm Ruger & Co Inc and its subsidiary are principally engaged in the design, manufacture, and sale of firearms to domestic customers. The company's design and manufacturing operations are in the United States, and almost all product content is domestic. The company has two reportable operating segments: firearms and castings. The firearms segment manufactures and sells rifles, pistols, and revolvers principally to a number of federally-licensed, independent wholesale distributors located in the United States. The castings segment manufactures and sells steel investment castings and metal injection molding parts. It generates maximum income from the sale of Firearms.
63GF Score

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