RELL (Richardson Electronics) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Aug. 19, 2026)

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RELL Richardson Electronics Ltd RELL
62 GF Score
Price $18.00
GF Value $11.80
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Richardson Electronics Moat Score?

Richardson Electronics RELL -4.90% 62 Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates RELL with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.80 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,464 Hardware companies, Richardson Electronics ranks better than 94.64% on this metric.

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

Richardson Electronics has Narrow Moat: Richardson Electronics benefits from a specialized product offering and some economies of scale. However, the electronics industry is competitive with moderate switching costs and limited brand strength. The company's market position is stable but not dominant enough 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 Richardson Electronics might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Richardson Electronics  (NAS:RELL) 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

Richardson Electronics Moat Score Related Terms

RELL vs OPTX, MPTI, KULR: Moat Score Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Richardson Electronics'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.

Richardson Electronics Moat Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Richardson Electronics's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Richardson Electronics'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?
Richardson Electronics (RELL) 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, Richardson Electronics ranks #132 out of 2464 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 5.4%.
Is Richardson Electronics' Moat Score too high?
Richardson Electronics' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Richardson Electronics ranks #132 out of 2464 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Richardson Electronics has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Richardson Electronics' Moat Score compare to OPTX and MPTI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Richardson Electronics ranks #132 out of 2464 companies for Moat Score. This places Richardson Electronics 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 Hardware company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Hardware 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. Richardson Electronics'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 Richardson Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Richardson Electronics (RELL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.80, compared to a current price of $18.00 — trading 52.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Richardson Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Richardson Electronics (RELL), 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 Richardson Electronics (RELL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Richardson Electronics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $18.00 is trading 52.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.80. GuruFocus considers Richardson Electronics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for RELL:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $11.80 vs. price of $18.00 (52.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 9 warning signs

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

Richardson Electronics Business Description

Other Exchanges RE3:Germany
Address 40W267 Keslinger Road, P.O. Box 393, LaFox, IL, USA, 60147-0393
Richardson Electronics Ltd provides engineered solutions, power grid, and microwave tubes and related consumables, power conversion, RF and microwave components, high-value flat panel detector solutions, replacement parts, tubes, and service training for diagnostic imaging equipment and customized display solutions. The company's segment includes Power and Microwave Technologies, Green Energy Solutions, Canvys, and Healthcare. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Power and Microwave Technologies segment, which includes the power grid and microwave tube business and RF, Wireless and Power technologies.
62GF Score

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