PENG (Penguin Solutions) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


PENG Penguin Solutions Inc PENG
71 GF Score
Price $66.20
GF Value $23.82
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Penguin Solutions Moat Score?

Penguin Solutions PENG +2.29% 71 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates PENG with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.82 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,847 Software companies, Penguin Solutions ranks better than 90.17% on this metric.

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

Penguin Solutions has Narrow Moat: Penguin Solutions has a discernible but modest moat due to its niche market position and some proprietary technology. However, it lacks strong brand strength and significant customer switching costs.

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 Penguin Solutions might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Penguin Solutions  (NAS:PENG) 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

Penguin Solutions Moat Score Related Terms

PENG vs VNET, KD, CHRN: Moat Score Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Penguin 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.

Penguin Solutions Moat Score vs Software Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Penguin Solutions'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?
Penguin Solutions (PENG) has a Moat Score of 4 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, Penguin Solutions ranks #280 out of 2847 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 9.8%.
Is Penguin Solutions' Moat Score too high?
Penguin Solutions' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Penguin Solutions ranks #280 out of 2847 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Penguin Solutions has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Penguin Solutions' Moat Score compare to VNET and KD?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Penguin Solutions ranks #280 out of 2847 companies for Moat Score. This places Penguin Solutions 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 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. Penguin Solutions'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 Penguin Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Penguin Solutions (PENG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.82, compared to a current price of $66.20 — trading 177.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Penguin Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Penguin Solutions (PENG), the current Moat Score is 4 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 Penguin Solutions (PENG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Penguin Solutions stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $66.20 is trading 177.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $23.82. GuruFocus considers Penguin Solutions to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PENG:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $23.82 vs. price of $66.20 (177.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Penguin Solutions Business Description

Other Exchanges 88E:Germany
Address 1390 McCarthy Boulevard, Milpitas, CA, USA, 94560
Penguin Solutions Inc is an end-to-end technology company engaged in Intelligent Platform Solutions, Integrated Memory, and Optimized LED business. Its product include Servers, software, OCP HPC & AI system, Racks and Edge. Servers include AMD-based Serves, Intel-based Servers, etc. Software products include Scyld ClusterWare, Scyld Cloud Central, etc. OCP HPC & AI Systems includes OCP Servers & Storage and etc.
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