Mercury Systems (MEX:MRCY) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


MEX:MRCY Mercury Systems Inc MEX:MRCY
35 GF Score
Price MXN1,937.83
GF Value MXN791.56
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Mercury Systems Moat Score?

Mercury Systems MEX:MRCY 35 Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:MRCY with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN791.56 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 348 Aerospace & Defense companies, Mercury Systems ranks better than 93.97% on this metric.

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

Mercury Systems has Narrow Moat: Mercury Systems Inc has a strong narrow moat with its proprietary technology and defense industry focus. It benefits from significant customer switching costs and regulatory barriers, but lacks the scale and brand strength 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 Mercury Systems might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Mercury Systems  (MEX:MRCY) 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

Mercury Systems Moat Score Related Terms

MEX:MRCY vs HXL, LUNR, LOAR: Moat Score Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Mercury Systems'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.

Mercury Systems Moat Score vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Mercury Systems's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Mercury Systems (MEX:MRCY) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jun. 25, 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, Mercury Systems ranks #21 out of 348 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is Mercury Systems' Moat Score too high?
Mercury Systems' current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Mercury Systems ranks #21 out of 348 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mercury Systems has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mercury Systems' Moat Score compare to HXL and LUNR?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Mercury Systems ranks #21 out of 348 companies for Moat Score. This places Mercury Systems in the top 6% 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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. Mercury Systems'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 Mercury Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercury Systems (MEX:MRCY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN791.56, compared to a current price of MXN1,937.83 — trading 144.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Mercury Systems' overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 4 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 Mercury Systems (MEX:MRCY), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 25, 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 Mercury Systems (MEX:MRCY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercury Systems stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN1,937.83 is trading 144.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN791.56. GuruFocus considers Mercury Systems to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:MRCY:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: MXN791.56 vs. price of MXN1,937.83 (144.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 35/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Mercury Systems Business Description

Other Exchanges MRCY:USAMCY:Germany
Address 50 Minuteman Road, Andover, MA, USA, 01810
Mercury Systems Inc is a commercial technology company serving the aerospace and defense industry. The company envisions, creates, and delivers secure open architecture solutions powering a broad range of mission-critical applications in challenging and demanding environments. Its Mercury Processing Platform spans the full breadth of signal processing from radio frequency front end to the human-machine interface to convert meaningful data, gathered in remote and hostile environments, into critical decisions. The company manufactures components, products, modules, and subsystems and sells to defense prime contractors, the U.S. government, original equipment manufacturers, and commercial aerospace companies. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from the United States.
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