MG (MISTRAS Group) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Aug. 19, 2026)

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MG MISTRAS Group Inc MG
61 GF Score
Price $19.24
GF Value $9.27
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is MISTRAS Group Moat Score?

MISTRAS Group MG +5.71% 61 Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates MG with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.27 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,089 Business Services companies, MISTRAS Group ranks better than 92.56% on this metric.

MISTRAS Group has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

MISTRAS Group has Narrow Moat: MISTRAS Group Inc has a modest moat due to its specialized services in asset protection, providing some customer loyalty and moderate pricing power. However, it lacks significant market leadership or proprietary technology, and faces competition from larger firms in the industry.

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 MISTRAS Group might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

MISTRAS Group  (NYSE:MG) 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

MISTRAS Group Moat Score Related Terms

MG vs CIX, NL, BAER: Moat Score Comparison

For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, MISTRAS 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.

MISTRAS Group Moat Score vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, MISTRAS Group's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
MISTRAS Group (MG) has a Moat Score of 4 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, MISTRAS Group ranks #81 out of 1089 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 7.4%.
Is MISTRAS Group's Moat Score too high?
MISTRAS Group's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, MISTRAS Group ranks #81 out of 1089 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, MISTRAS Group has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MISTRAS Group's Moat Score compare to CIX and NL?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, MISTRAS Group ranks #81 out of 1089 companies for Moat Score. This places MISTRAS 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 Business Services company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Business Services 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. MISTRAS Group's current Moat Score is 4. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MISTRAS Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MISTRAS Group (MG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.27, compared to a current price of $19.24 — trading 107.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. MISTRAS Group's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 MISTRAS Group (MG), the current Moat Score is 4 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.

Is MISTRAS Group (MG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MISTRAS Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $19.24 is trading 107.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.27. GuruFocus considers MISTRAS Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MG:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $9.27 vs. price of $19.24 (107.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 5 warning signs

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

MISTRAS Group Business Description

Other Exchanges MIY:Germany
Address 195 Clarksville Road, Princeton Junction, NJ, USA, 08550
MISTRAS Group Inc provides asset protection solutions and systems. The company evaluates the structural integrity and reliability of critical energy, industrial, and public infrastructure. The company's three operating segments are North America, International, and Products and Systems, of which key revenue is derived from the North America segment. The North America segment provides asset protection solutions, including NDT, inspection, and mechanical and engineering services, along with software, digital, and data services.
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