Yageo (LUX:YAGEA) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 09, 2026)


LUX:YAGEA Yageo Corp LUX:YAGEA
80 GF Score
Price $24.71
GF Value $4.77
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What is Yageo Moat Score?

Yageo LUX:YAGEA 80 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates LUX:YAGEA with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.77. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,465 Hardware companies, Yageo ranks better than 98.78% on this metric.

Yageo has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Yageo has Narrow Moat: Yageo Corp has a strong narrow moat due to its market leadership in electronic components, significant customer switching costs, and robust distribution network, though it lacks the breadth for 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 Yageo might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Yageo  (LUX:YAGEA) 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

Yageo Moat Score Related Terms

LUX:YAGEA vs APH, GLW, TEL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Yageo'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.

Yageo Moat Score vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Yageo (LUX:YAGEA) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 09, 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, Yageo ranks #30 out of 2465 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 1.2%.
Is Yageo's Moat Score too high?
Yageo's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Yageo ranks #30 out of 2465 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Yageo has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yageo's Moat Score compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Yageo ranks #30 out of 2465 companies for Moat Score. This places Yageo in the top 1% 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. Yageo's current Moat Score is 6. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yageo stock overvalued right now?
Yageo (LUX:YAGEA) has a current Moat Score of 6. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.77, compared to a current price of $24.71 — trading 417.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Yageo's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Yageo (LUX:YAGEA), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 09, 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 Yageo (LUX:YAGEA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yageo stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $24.71 is trading 417.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.77.

Key valuation signals for LUX:YAGEA:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: $4.77 vs. price of $24.71 (417.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Yageo Business Description

Other Exchanges 2327:Taiwan
Address No. 233-1, Baoqiao Road, 3rd Floor, Xindian District, New Taipei, TWN, 23145
Yageo produces passive components for electronic devices. These components are essential for all electronic circuits, as they stabilize and control electric flow, as well as remove electromagnetic noise. Yageo's primary products are multilayer ceramic capacitors, chip resistors, inductors, and tantalum capacitors. They are ranked third, first, third, and first, respectively, in global production volume.
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