MLR (Miller Industries) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


MLR Miller Industries Inc MLR
87 GF Score
Price $52.93
GF Value $33.53
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Miller Industries Moat Score?

Miller Industries MLR +1.15% 87 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates MLR with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $33.53 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,318 Vehicles & Parts companies, Miller Industries ranks better than 90.36% on this metric.

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

Miller Industries has Narrow Moat: Miller Industries has a modest moat due to its market leadership in towing and recovery equipment. While it benefits from economies of scale, it lacks strong brand strength or regulatory barriers to achieve a stronger 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 Miller Industries might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Miller Industries  (NYSE:MLR) 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

Miller Industries Moat Score Related Terms

MLR vs CPS, MVST, MNRO: Moat Score Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Miller Industries'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.

Miller Industries Moat Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Miller Industries's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Miller Industries (MLR) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 26, 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, Miller Industries ranks #127 out of 1318 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 9.6%.
Is Miller Industries' Moat Score too high?
Miller Industries' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Miller Industries ranks #127 out of 1318 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Miller Industries has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Miller Industries' Moat Score compare to CPS and MVST?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Miller Industries ranks #127 out of 1318 companies for Moat Score. This places Miller Industries in the top 10% 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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. Miller Industries'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 Miller Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Miller Industries (MLR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $33.53, compared to a current price of $52.93 — trading 57.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Miller Industries' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 9 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 Miller Industries (MLR), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 26, 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 Miller Industries (MLR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Miller Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $52.93 is trading 57.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $33.53. GuruFocus considers Miller Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MLR:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $33.53 vs. price of $52.93 (57.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 9 warning signs

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

Miller Industries Business Description

Address 8503 Hilltop Drive, Ooltewah, TN, USA, 37363
Miller Industries Inc is a manufacturer of Towing and Recovery Equipment. The company designs and manufactures bodies of car carriers and wreckers, which are installed on chassis manufactured by third parties, and sold to customers. Its product lines include car carriers, light duty, heavy duty, rotators, special transport, military, wreckers, and transport trailers. It sells products under various brands including Century, Vulcan, Chevron, Holmes, Challenger, Champion, Jige, Boniface, Omars, Titan, and Eagle.
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