Silicon Motion Technology (MEX:SIMO N) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


MEX:SIMO N Silicon Motion Technology Corp MEX:SIMO N
68 GF Score
Price MXN5,845.49
GF Value MXN2,008.76
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 11 Warning Signs
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What is Silicon Motion Technology Moat Score?

Silicon Motion Technology MEX:SIMO N 68 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:SIMO N with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,008.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,000 Semiconductors companies, Silicon Motion Technology ranks better than 93.4% on this metric.

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

Silicon Motion Technology has Narrow Moat: Silicon Motion Technology Corp has a solid narrow moat due to its strong position in the NAND flash controller market, benefiting from economies of scale and valuable intellectual property. However, intense competition and rapid technological changes limit its moat to narrow.

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 Silicon Motion Technology might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Silicon Motion Technology  (MEX:SIMO N) 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

Silicon Motion Technology Moat Score Related Terms

MEX:SIMO N vs SWKS, ALGM, MXL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Silicon Motion Technology'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.

Silicon Motion Technology Moat Score vs Semiconductors Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Silicon Motion Technology'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?
Silicon Motion Technology (MEX:SIMO N) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 01, 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, Silicon Motion Technology ranks #66 out of 1000 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 6.6%.
Is Silicon Motion Technology's Moat Score too high?
Silicon Motion Technology's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Silicon Motion Technology ranks #66 out of 1000 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Silicon Motion Technology has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Silicon Motion Technology's Moat Score compare to SWKS and ALGM?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Silicon Motion Technology ranks #66 out of 1000 companies for Moat Score. This places Silicon Motion Technology 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 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. Silicon Motion Technology'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 Silicon Motion Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Silicon Motion Technology (MEX:SIMO N) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,008.76, compared to a current price of MXN5,845.49 — trading 191% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Silicon Motion Technology's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 11 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 Silicon Motion Technology (MEX:SIMO N), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 01, 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 Silicon Motion Technology (MEX:SIMO N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Silicon Motion Technology stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN5,845.49 is trading 191% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,008.76. GuruFocus considers Silicon Motion Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:SIMO N:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: MXN2,008.76 vs. price of MXN5,845.49 (191% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 11 warning signs

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

Silicon Motion Technology Business Description

Other Exchanges SIMO:USAS9M:Germany
Address Nos 19-25 Jervois Street, Flat C, 19th Floor, Wing Cheong Commercial Building, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, HKG
Silicon Motion Technology Corp is engaged in developing NAND flash controllers for SSDs and other solid-state storage devices. Its only operating segment is to develop NAND flash controllers and SSD solutions. The company derives revenue from product categories such as Mobile Storage, Mobile Communications, and others. Silicon's geographical segments are Taiwan, the United States, Korea, China, Singapore, Malaysia, and others. The company's products are used in Personal Computing, Smartphone/Tablet/CE, Flash Card/USB Flash Drive, Industrial and Embedded, Automotive, and Enterprise and Data centers.
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