The Timken Co (MEX:TKR) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 20, 2026)

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MEX:TKR The Timken Co MEX:TKR
67 GF Score
Price MXN2,560.00
GF Value MXN1,162.08
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is The Timken Co Moat Score?

The Timken Co MEX:TKR 67 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:TKR with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,162.08 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,032 Industrial Products companies, The Timken Co ranks better than 98.94% on this metric.

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

The Timken Co has Narrow Moat: The Timken Co has a strong narrow moat due to its proprietary technology and economies of scale in the industrial bearings market. While it has a solid market position, it lacks the regulatory barriers and network effects needed 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 The Timken Co might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

The Timken Co  (MEX:TKR) 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

The Timken Co Moat Score Related Terms

MEX:TKR vs TTC, SWK, LECO: Moat Score Comparison

For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, The Timken Co'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.

The Timken Co Moat Score vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
The Timken Co (MEX:TKR) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 20, 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, The Timken Co ranks #32 out of 3032 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 1.1%.
Is The Timken Co's Moat Score too high?
The Timken Co's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, The Timken Co ranks #32 out of 3032 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, The Timken Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Timken Co's Moat Score compare to TTC and SWK?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, The Timken Co ranks #32 out of 3032 companies for Moat Score. This places The Timken Co 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 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. The Timken Co'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 The Timken Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Timken Co (MEX:TKR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,162.08, compared to a current price of MXN2,560.00 — trading 120.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. The Timken Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 7 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 The Timken Co (MEX:TKR), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 20, 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 The Timken Co (MEX:TKR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Timken Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN2,560.00 is trading 120.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,162.08. GuruFocus considers The Timken Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:TKR:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: MXN1,162.08 vs. price of MXN2,560.00 (120.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 7 warning signs

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

The Timken Co Business Description

Other Exchanges TKR:USATKH:Germany
Address 4500 Mount Pleasant Street NW, North Canton, OH, USA, 44720-5450
The Timken Co designs and manages a portfolio of engineered bearings and industrial motion products, and provides related services. The various products offered by the company include ball bearings, plain bearings, tapered roller bearings, housed bearings, linear guides, telescopic rails, lubrication systems, agricultural conveyor chains, couplings, brakes, seals, etc. These products are offered through brands like Timken, GGB, Philadelphia Gear, Cone Drive, CGI, and Rollon, among others. The company has two reportable segments: Engineered Bearings, which generates the maximum revenue, and Industrial Motion. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the United States, followed by Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Asia-Pacific, and the other regions of the Americas.
67GF Score

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