LUD (Luda Technology Group) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Aug. 19, 2026)

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What is Luda Technology Group Moat Score?

Luda Technology Group LUD 20 Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates LUD with a GF Score™ of 20/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 640 Steel companies, Luda Technology Group ranks better than 93.44% on this metric.

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

Luda Technology Group has No Moat: Luda Technology operates in a competitive tech industry with minimal differentiation. It lacks strong intellectual property, brand strength, or regulatory barriers, resulting in a 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 Luda Technology Group might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Luda Technology Group  (AMEX:LUD) 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

Luda Technology Group Moat Score Related Terms

LUD vs HLP, ZKIN, HUDI: Moat Score Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Luda Technology Group'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.

Luda Technology Group Moat Score vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Luda Technology Group's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Luda Technology Group's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Luda Technology Group (LUD) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Aug. 19, 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, Luda Technology Group ranks #42 out of 640 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 6.6%.
Is Luda Technology Group's Moat Score too high?
Luda Technology Group's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Luda Technology Group ranks #42 out of 640 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Luda Technology Group has a GF Score™ of 20/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Luda Technology Group's Moat Score compare to HLP and ZKIN?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Luda Technology Group ranks #42 out of 640 companies for Moat Score. This places Luda Technology Group in the top 7% 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 Steel company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Steel 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. Luda Technology Group'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 Luda Technology Group stock overvalued right now?
Luda Technology Group (LUD) has a current Moat Score of 3. The current Moat Score is 3. Luda Technology Group's overall GF Score™ is 20/100 with 5 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 Luda Technology Group (LUD), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 19, 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.

Luda Technology Group Business Description

Address 38 Gloucester Road, Rooms 1604-1605, 16th Floor, YF Life Centre, Wanchai, HKG
Luda Technology Group Ltd is a company principally engaged in the manufacture and sale of stainless steel and carbon steel flanges and fittings, and in the trading of steel pipes, valves, and other steel tubing products. The company has two operating segments: Hong Kong Trading and PRC Manufacturing. Hong Kong Trading mainly engages in the trading of flange and fitting products sourced from suppliers, and this operating segment is conducted through Luda HK. PRC Manufacturing represents the trading and manufacturing of the in-house flanges and fittings products. It generates the majority of its revenue from the PRC Manufacturing segment. Geographically, it generates the majority of its revenue from the People's Republic of China (PRC).
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