KEQU (Kewaunee Scientific) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 22, 2026)

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KEQU Kewaunee Scientific Corp KEQU
72 GF Score
Price $37.40
GF Value $45.41
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Kewaunee Scientific Moat Score?

Kewaunee Scientific KEQU +0.39% 72 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates KEQU with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $45.41 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 442 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Kewaunee Scientific ranks better than 91.86% on this metric.

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

Kewaunee Scientific has No Moat: Kewaunee Scientific Corp has limited market leadership and lacks significant customer switching costs or proprietary technology. The company operates in a competitive industry with no strong brand strength or regulatory barriers, resulting in a very weak competitive position.

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 Kewaunee Scientific might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Kewaunee Scientific  (NAS:KEQU) 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

Kewaunee Scientific Moat Score Related Terms

KEQU vs VIRC, BSET, VIOT: Moat Score Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Kewaunee 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.

Kewaunee Scientific Moat Score vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kewaunee Scientific's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Kewaunee Scientific (KEQU) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 22, 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, Kewaunee Scientific ranks #36 out of 442 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 8.1%.
Is Kewaunee Scientific's Moat Score too high?
Kewaunee Scientific's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Kewaunee Scientific ranks #36 out of 442 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kewaunee Scientific has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kewaunee Scientific's Moat Score compare to VIRC and BSET?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Kewaunee Scientific ranks #36 out of 442 companies for Moat Score. This places Kewaunee Scientific in the top 8% 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances 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. Kewaunee Scientific'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 Kewaunee Scientific stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kewaunee Scientific (KEQU) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $45.41, compared to a current price of $37.40 — trading 17.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Kewaunee Scientific's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 2 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 Kewaunee Scientific (KEQU), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 22, 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 Kewaunee Scientific (KEQU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kewaunee Scientific stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $37.40 is trading 17.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $45.41. GuruFocus considers Kewaunee Scientific to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for KEQU:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $45.41 vs. price of $37.40 (17.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Kewaunee Scientific Business Description

Other Exchanges KEW:Germany
Address 2700 West Front street, Statesville, NC, USA, 28677-2927
Kewaunee Scientific Corp is a designer and manufacturer of technical furniture products for industries investing in spaces where discovery occurs, typically in laboratories. It serves in end-use markets that are all commercial, Life sciences, pharma, education, government and military research, etc. The company operates through two segments: The domestic segment designs manufactures and installs scientific and technical furniture, including steel and wood laboratory cabinetry, fume hoods, laminate casework, flexible systems, and Others; The International segment provides facility design, engineering, construction, and project management from the planning stage through the testing and commissioning of laboratories. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Domestic business segment.
72GF Score

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