Renishaw (HAM:REW) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jul. 04, 2026)


HAM:REW Renishaw PLC HAM:REW
89 GF Score
Price €59.00
GF Value €46.74
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Renishaw Moat Score?

Renishaw HAM:REW +2.61% 89 Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:REW with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €46.74. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,470 Hardware companies, Renishaw ranks better than 99.76% on this metric.

Renishaw has the Moat Score of 7, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Renishaw has Wide Moat: Renishaw PLC possesses a wide moat due to its strong intellectual property, proprietary technology, and significant customer switching costs in precision measurement and healthcare sectors, providing durable competitive advantages.

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 Renishaw might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Renishaw  (HAM:REW) 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

Renishaw Moat Score Related Terms

HAM:REW vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Moat Score Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Renishaw'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.

Renishaw Moat Score vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
Renishaw (HAM:REW) has a Moat Score of 7 as of Jul. 04, 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, Renishaw ranks #6 out of 2470 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 0.2%.
Is Renishaw's Moat Score too high?
Renishaw's current Moat Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, Renishaw ranks #6 out of 2470 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Renishaw has a GF Score™ of 89/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Renishaw's Moat Score compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Renishaw ranks #6 out of 2470 companies for Moat Score. This places Renishaw in the top 0% 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. Renishaw's current Moat Score is 7. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Renishaw stock overvalued right now?
Renishaw (HAM:REW) has a current Moat Score of 7. The stock's GF Value™ is €46.74, compared to a current price of €59.00 — trading 26.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7. Renishaw's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Renishaw (HAM:REW), the current Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 04, 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 Renishaw (HAM:REW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Renishaw stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €59.00 is trading 26.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €46.74.

Key valuation signals for HAM:REW:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: €46.74 vs. price of €59.00 (26.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Renishaw Business Description

Address New Mills, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, GBR, GL12 8JR
Renishaw Plc is an engineering technology group that supplies measuring systems and production systems. It operates in three reporting segments: Industrial Metrology comprising metrology sensors for CMMs and machine tools, metrology accessories, calibration systems, CMM and gauging systems, metrology software, and industrial automation products; Position Measurement comprising encoder products for position feedback; and Specialised Technologies comprising spectroscopy products, additive manufacturing systems and neurological products. The company generates the majority of its geographic revenue from China, followed by the USA, Japan, and Germany. It has operations in several countries and focuses on research, development, and manufacturing prominently in the UK, Ireland, and India.
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