KLA (KLAC) Moat Score: 8/10 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


KLAC KLA Corp KLAC
86 GF Score
Price $303.82
GF Value $99.94
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is KLA Moat Score?

KLA KLAC +9.13% 86 Moat Score is 8 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates KLAC with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $99.94 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,000 Semiconductors companies, KLA ranks better than 99.6% on this metric.

KLA has the Moat Score of 8, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat.

KLA has Wide Moat: KLA Corp is a leader in semiconductor process control with significant intellectual property and customer switching costs. It benefits from economies of scale, strong R&D capabilities, and a robust distribution network. The company's moat is supported by its market leadership, proprietary technology, and consistent innovation, 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 KLA might have Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat.

KLA  (NAS:KLAC) 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

KLA Moat Score Related Terms

KLAC vs LRCX, AMAT, TER: Moat Score Comparison

For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, KLA'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.

KLA Moat Score vs Semiconductors Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 8 mean?
KLA (KLAC) has a Moat Score of 8 as of Jun. 30, 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, KLA ranks #4 out of 1000 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 0.40000000000001%.
Is KLA's Moat Score too high?
KLA's current Moat Score is 8. Based on the distribution chart, KLA ranks #4 out of 1000 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, KLA has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KLA's Moat Score compare to LRCX and AMAT?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, KLA ranks #4 out of 1000 companies for Moat Score. This places KLA 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 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. KLA's current Moat Score is 8. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KLA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KLA (KLAC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $99.94, compared to a current price of $303.82 — trading 204% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 8. KLA's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 6 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 KLA (KLAC), the current Moat Score is 8 as of Jun. 30, 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 KLA (KLAC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KLA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $303.82 is trading 204% above its estimated GF Value™ of $99.94. GuruFocus considers KLA to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KLAC:

  • Moat Score: 8
  • GF Value™: $99.94 vs. price of $303.82 (204% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 6 warning signs

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

KLA Business Description

Address One Technology Drive, Milpitas, CA, USA, 95035
KLA is one of the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment, or WFE, manufacturers in the world. It specializes in the market segment of semiconductor process control, wherein machines inspect semiconductor wafers during research and development and manufacturing for defects and verify precise measurements. In this section of the market, KLA holds a majority share. It also has a small exposure to the etch and deposition segments of the WFE market. It counts as top customers the largest chipmakers in the world, including TSMC and Samsung.
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