Porvair (LSE:PRV) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


LSE:PRV Porvair PLC LSE:PRV
95 GF Score
Price £8.06
GF Value £7.57
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Porvair Moat Score?

Porvair LSE:PRV -0.49% 95 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:PRV with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of £7.57 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,041 Industrial Products companies, Porvair ranks better than 96.91% on this metric.

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

Porvair has Narrow Moat: Porvair PLC has a solid narrow moat with a focus on niche filtration and environmental technology markets. The company benefits from specialized intellectual property and moderate customer loyalty, but faces competitive pressures.

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 Porvair might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Porvair  (LSE:PRV) 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

Porvair Moat Score Related Terms

LSE:PRV vs VLTO, ZWS, CECO: Moat Score Comparison

For the Pollution & Treatment Controls subindustry, Porvair'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.

Porvair Moat Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Porvair's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Porvair (LSE:PRV) has a Moat Score of 5 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, Porvair ranks #94 out of 3041 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 3.1%.
Is Porvair's Moat Score too high?
Porvair's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Porvair ranks #94 out of 3041 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Porvair has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Porvair's Moat Score compare to VLTO and ZWS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Porvair ranks #94 out of 3041 companies for Moat Score. This places Porvair 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Industrial Products 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. Porvair'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 Porvair stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Porvair (LSE:PRV) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £7.57, compared to a current price of £8.06 — trading 6.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Porvair's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 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 Porvair (LSE:PRV), the current Moat Score is 5 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 Porvair (LSE:PRV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Porvair stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £8.06 is trading 6.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of £7.57. GuruFocus considers Porvair to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:PRV:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: £7.57 vs. price of £8.06 (6.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Porvair Business Description

Other Exchanges PVARF:USAPRVl:UK
Address 7 Regis Place, Bergen Way, King\'s Lynn, Norfolk, GBR, PE30 2JN
Porvair PLC is an environmental treatment control company. It develops filtration solutions to be used by various types of industries. The company caters to its clients through three divisions: Aerospace and Industrial, Laboratory, and Metal Melt Quality. The Aerospace and Industrial Division is a key revenue generator, principally serving the aviation, energy, and industrial markets. Laboratory Division principally serving the bioscience and environmental laboratory instrument and consumables market. Metal Melt Quality Division principally serves the world aluminium, North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), iron foundry, and superalloys markets. The company generates the majority of its manufacturing revenue from sales in the United States.
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