PDFS (PDF Solutions) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


PDFS PDF Solutions Inc PDFS
77 GF Score
Price $63.61
GF Value $41.59
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is PDF Solutions Moat Score?

PDF Solutions PDFS +5.02% 77 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates PDFS with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $41.59 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,847 Software companies, PDF Solutions ranks better than 94.8% on this metric.

PDF Solutions has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

PDF Solutions has Narrow Moat: PDF Solutions Inc has a solid narrow moat with valuable intellectual property and strong customer relationships in semiconductor analytics. However, it faces competition from larger firms, limiting its market leadership and pricing power.

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 PDF Solutions might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

PDF Solutions  (NAS:PDFS) 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

PDF Solutions Moat Score Related Terms

PDFS vs SPSC, EVCM, ALKT: Moat Score Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, PDF Solutions'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.

PDF Solutions Moat Score vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, PDF Solutions's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where PDF Solutions's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
PDF Solutions (PDFS) has a Moat Score of 5 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, PDF Solutions ranks #148 out of 2847 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 5.2%.
Is PDF Solutions' Moat Score too high?
PDF Solutions' current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, PDF Solutions ranks #148 out of 2847 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PDF Solutions has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PDF Solutions' Moat Score compare to SPSC and EVCM?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, PDF Solutions ranks #148 out of 2847 companies for Moat Score. This places PDF Solutions in the top 5% 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 Software company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Software 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. PDF Solutions'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 PDF Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PDF Solutions (PDFS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $41.59, compared to a current price of $63.61 — trading 52.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. PDF Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 6 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 PDF Solutions (PDFS), the current Moat Score is 5 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 PDF Solutions (PDFS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PDF Solutions stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $63.61 is trading 52.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $41.59. GuruFocus considers PDF Solutions to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PDFS:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $41.59 vs. price of $63.61 (52.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 6 warning signs

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

PDF Solutions Business Description

Other Exchanges PD9:Germany
Address 2858 De La Cruz Boulevard, Santa Clara, CA, USA, 95050
PDF Solutions Inc provides products and services designed to empower organizations across the semiconductor and electronics ecosystem to connect, collect, manage, and analyze data about design, equipment, manufacturing, and test to improve the yield and quality of their products and operational efficiency. The Company's products, services, and solutions include proprietary software, physical intellectual property (IP) for integrated circuit (IC) designs, electrical measurement hardware tools, methodologies, and professional services.
77GF Score

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