SCND (Scientific Industries) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


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31 GF Score
Price $0.58
GF Value $0.74
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Scientific Industries Moat Score?

Scientific Industries SCND +5.45% 31 Moat Score is 2 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates SCND with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.74 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,469 Hardware companies, Scientific Industries ranks better than 88.74% on this metric.

Scientific Industries has the Moat Score of 2, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Scientific Industries has No Moat: SCND operates in a niche market with limited market share and no significant brand strength. The company lacks durable cost advantages or significant intellectual property, resulting in weak competitive positioning.

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 Scientific Industries might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Scientific Industries  (OTCPK:SCND) 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

Scientific Industries Moat Score Related Terms

SCND vs LCTC, QURT, SOBR: Moat Score Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Scientific 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.

Scientific Industries Moat Score vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
Scientific Industries (SCND) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Jun. 27, 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, Scientific Industries ranks #278 out of 2469 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 11.3%.
Is Scientific Industries' Moat Score too high?
Scientific Industries' current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, Scientific Industries ranks #278 out of 2469 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Scientific Industries has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scientific Industries' Moat Score compare to LCTC and QURT?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Scientific Industries ranks #278 out of 2469 companies for Moat Score. This places Scientific Industries in the top 11% 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. Scientific Industries's current Moat Score is 2. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scientific Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scientific Industries (SCND) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.74, compared to a current price of $0.58 — trading 21.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2. Scientific Industries' overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 4 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 Scientific Industries (SCND), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Jun. 27, 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 Scientific Industries (SCND) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scientific Industries stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.58 is trading 21.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.74. GuruFocus considers Scientific Industries to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SCND:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: $0.74 vs. price of $0.58 (21.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 31/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Scientific Industries Business Description

Address 80 Orville Drive, Suite 102, Bohemia, NY, USA, 11716
Scientific Industries Inc is engaged in the design, manufacture, and marketing of benchtop laboratory equipment. Its products are used for research purposes by universities, pharmaceutical companies, pharmacies, national laboratories, medical device manufacturers, petrochemical companies, and other industries performing laboratory-scale research. The company's operating segment includes Benchtop Laboratory Equipment, Bioprocessing Systems and Corporate. It generates maximum revenue from the Benchtop Laboratory Equipment segment. The company offers equipment products such as mixers, shakers, stirrers, refrigerated incubators, pharmacy balances and scales, force gauges, catalyst instruments, reactor systems, and high throughput systems.
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