JSCIF (Judges Scientific) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


JSCIF Judges Scientific PLC JSCIF
82 GF Score
Price $62.50
GF Value $124.20
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Judges Scientific Moat Score?

Judges Scientific JSCIF 82 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates JSCIF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $124.20 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,469 Hardware companies, Judges Scientific ranks better than 97.21% on this metric.

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

Judges Scientific has Narrow Moat: Judges Scientific PLC has a solid narrow moat due to its specialized scientific instruments and strong customer relationships. However, the niche market and limited scale prevent 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 Judges Scientific might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Judges Scientific  (OTCPK:JSCIF) 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

Judges Scientific Moat Score Related Terms

JSCIF vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Moat Score Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Judges Scientific'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.

Judges Scientific Moat Score vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Judges Scientific (JSCIF) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 27, 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, Judges Scientific ranks #69 out of 2469 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 2.8%.
Is Judges Scientific's Moat Score too high?
Judges Scientific's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Judges Scientific ranks #69 out of 2469 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Judges Scientific has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Judges Scientific's Moat Score compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Judges Scientific ranks #69 out of 2469 companies for Moat Score. This places Judges Scientific in the top 3% 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. Judges Scientific'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 Judges Scientific stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Judges Scientific (JSCIF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $124.20, compared to a current price of $62.50 — trading 49.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Judges Scientific's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Judges Scientific (JSCIF), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 27, 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 Judges Scientific (JSCIF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Judges Scientific stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $62.50 is trading 49.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $124.20. GuruFocus considers Judges Scientific to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for JSCIF:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $124.20 vs. price of $62.50 (49.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Judges Scientific Business Description

Other Exchanges JDG:UKIUF:Germany
Address 52c Borough High Street, London, GBR, SE1 1XN
Judges Scientific PLC is engaged in the designing, manufacturing, and sale of scientific instruments. The company operates in two main segments namely Materials Sciences and Vacuum. The firm specializes in the acquisition and development of a portfolio of scientific instrument businesses. The company has operational footprints across the United Kingdom, the Rest of Europe, North America, and the Rest of the world.
82GF Score

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