SIF (SIFCO Industries) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Aug. 06, 2026)

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SIF SIFCO Industries Inc SIF
41 GF Score
Price $27.06
GF Value $4.88
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is SIFCO Industries Moat Score?

SIFCO Industries SIF -2.13% 41 Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates SIF with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.88 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 348 Aerospace & Defense companies, SIFCO Industries ranks better than 73.56% on this metric.

SIFCO Industries has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

SIFCO Industries has No Moat: SIFCO Industries operates in a competitive aerospace components market with limited pricing power and no significant intellectual property or cost advantages, resulting in a weak competitive position.

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

SIFCO Industries  (AMEX:SIF) 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

SIFCO Industries Moat Score Related Terms

SIF vs FJET, EVTL, HWKE: Moat Score Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, SIFCO 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.

SIFCO Industries Moat Score vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, SIFCO Industries's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
SIFCO Industries (SIF) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Aug. 06, 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, SIFCO Industries ranks #92 out of 348 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 26.4%.
Is SIFCO Industries' Moat Score too high?
SIFCO Industries' current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, SIFCO Industries ranks #92 out of 348 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SIFCO Industries has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SIFCO Industries' Moat Score compare to FJET and EVTL?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, SIFCO Industries ranks #92 out of 348 companies for Moat Score. This puts SIFCO Industries in the upper half of its industry. 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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. SIFCO Industries's current Moat Score is 3. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SIFCO Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SIFCO Industries (SIF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.88, compared to a current price of $27.06 — trading 454.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. SIFCO Industries' overall GF Score™ is 41/100 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 SIFCO Industries (SIF), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 06, 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 SIFCO Industries (SIF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SIFCO Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $27.06 is trading 454.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.88. GuruFocus considers SIFCO Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SIF:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $4.88 vs. price of $27.06 (454.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 4 warning signs

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

SIFCO Industries Business Description

Other Exchanges SI7:Germany
Address 970 East 64th Street, Cleveland, OH, USA, 44103
SIFCO Industries Inc produces forgings, sub-assemblies, and machined components for the Aerospace and Energy markets. Its services include forging, heat treating, machining, surface treatment, non-destructive testing, and sub-assembly of forged components. The company manufactures envelopes and precision forgings, as well as rough and finished machined parts, serving OEMs, Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, and aftermarket providers across Aerospace, Defense, Energy, and Commercial Space. Its Products are made from steel, high-temperature alloys, nickel alloys, titanium, and aluminum, and include components for aircraft and industrial gas turbine engines, airframe structures, landing gear, wheels and brakes, helicopter rotating parts, and other commercial and industrial applications.
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