IQE (IQEPF) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


IQEPF IQE PLC IQEPF
42 GF Score
Price $0.61
GF Value $0.13
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is IQE Moat Score?

IQE IQEPF -0.41% 42 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates IQEPF with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,000 Semiconductors companies, IQE ranks better than 86.6% on this metric.

IQE has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

IQE has No Moat: IQE PLC operates in the semiconductor industry with some proprietary technology, but lacks significant market share and customer switching costs. The competitive landscape and rapid technological changes limit its ability to maintain a durable competitive advantage.

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 IQE might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

IQE  (OTCPK:IQEPF) 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

IQE Moat Score Related Terms

IQEPF vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: Moat Score Comparison

For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, IQE'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.

IQE Moat Score vs Semiconductors Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
IQE (IQEPF) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 01, 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, IQE ranks #134 out of 1000 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 13.4%.
Is IQE's Moat Score too high?
IQE's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, IQE ranks #134 out of 1000 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, IQE has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IQE's Moat Score compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, IQE ranks #134 out of 1000 companies for Moat Score. This places IQE in the top 13% 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Semiconductors 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. IQE's current Moat Score is 3. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IQE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IQE (IQEPF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.13, compared to a current price of $0.61 — trading 371.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. IQE's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 IQE (IQEPF), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 01, 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 IQE (IQEPF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IQE stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.61 is trading 371.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.13. GuruFocus considers IQE to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IQEPF:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $0.13 vs. price of $0.61 (371.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 7 warning signs

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

IQE Business Description

Address Pascal Close, Saint Mellons, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, GBR, CF3 0LW
IQE PLC is engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, and sale of compound semiconductor materials. Its operating segments include Wireless, which manufactures and sells compound semiconductor materials for the wireless market, including radio frequency devices that enable wireless communications; Photonics, which manufactures and sells compound semiconductor materials for the photonics market, including applications that transmit or sense visible and infrared light; and CMOS++, which manufactures and sells semiconductor materials related to silicon and combines the properties of compound semiconductors with lower-cost silicon technologies. The Photonics segment generates the majority of revenue, and the Company generates the majority of its revenue from the USA.
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