Avnet (FRA:VNI) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 11, 2026)


FRA:VNI Avnet Inc FRA:VNI
84 GF Score
Price €77.00
GF Value €56.27
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 10 Warning Signs
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What is Avnet Moat Score?

Avnet FRA:VNI +6.94% 84 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:VNI with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €56.27 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,467 Hardware companies, Avnet ranks better than 98.78% on this metric.

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

Avnet has Narrow Moat: Avnet has a strong distribution network and economies of scale in electronics distribution, providing a strong narrow moat. However, it faces competition and lacks significant pricing power to achieve 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 Avnet might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Avnet  (FRA:VNI) 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

Avnet Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:VNI vs NSIT, ARW, CNXN: Moat Score Comparison

For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Avnet'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.

Avnet Moat Score vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Avnet (FRA:VNI) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 11, 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, Avnet ranks #30 out of 2467 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 1.2%.
Is Avnet's Moat Score too high?
Avnet's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Avnet ranks #30 out of 2467 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Avnet has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Avnet's Moat Score compare to NSIT and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Avnet ranks #30 out of 2467 companies for Moat Score. This places Avnet 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 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. Avnet'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 Avnet stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avnet (FRA:VNI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €56.27, compared to a current price of €77.00 — trading 36.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Avnet's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 10 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 Avnet (FRA:VNI), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 11, 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 Avnet (FRA:VNI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avnet stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €77.00 is trading 36.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €56.27. GuruFocus considers Avnet to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:VNI:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: €56.27 vs. price of €77.00 (36.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 10 warning signs

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

Avnet Business Description

Other Exchanges AVT:USAVNI:Germany
Address 2211 South 47th Street, Phoenix, AZ, USA, 85034
Avnet Inc is an electronic component technology distributor and solutions provider. It serves customers from startups and mid-sized businesses to enterprise-level original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), electronic manufacturing services (EMS) providers, and original design manufacturers (ODMs). The group operates in the Electronic Components segment and supports high and medium-volume customers to markets, sells, and distributes electronic components, and the Farnell segment supports lower-volume customers that need electronic components quickly to develop, prototype, and test their products. Its geographic regions are the Americas, EMEA, and Asia.
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