ASE Technology Holding Co (STU:2DQ) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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STU:2DQ ASE Technology Holding Co Ltd STU:2DQ
69 GF Score
Price €35.20
GF Value €9.62
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is ASE Technology Holding Co Moat Score?

ASE Technology Holding Co STU:2DQ -0.56% 69 Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:2DQ with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.62 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 998 Semiconductors companies, ASE Technology Holding Co ranks better than 98.8% on this metric.

ASE Technology Holding Co has the Moat Score of 7, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

ASE Technology Holding Co has Wide Moat: ASE Technology Holding Co Ltd has a wide moat due to its leading position in semiconductor packaging, economies of scale, and strong customer relationships. Its technological expertise and innovation further solidify its durable advantages.

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 ASE Technology Holding Co might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

ASE Technology Holding Co  (STU:2DQ) 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

ASE Technology Holding Co Moat Score Related Terms

STU:2DQ vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Moat Score Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, ASE Technology Holding Co'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.

ASE Technology Holding Co Moat Score vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, ASE Technology Holding Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where ASE Technology Holding Co's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
ASE Technology Holding Co (STU:2DQ) has a Moat Score of 7 as of Jul. 15, 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, ASE Technology Holding Co ranks #12 out of 998 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 1.2%.
Is ASE Technology Holding Co's Moat Score too high?
ASE Technology Holding Co's current Moat Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, ASE Technology Holding Co ranks #12 out of 998 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ASE Technology Holding Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ASE Technology Holding Co's Moat Score compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, ASE Technology Holding Co ranks #12 out of 998 companies for Moat Score. This places ASE Technology Holding Co in the top 1% 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Semiconductors 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. ASE Technology Holding Co's current Moat Score is 7. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ASE Technology Holding Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ASE Technology Holding Co (STU:2DQ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.62, compared to a current price of €35.20 — trading 265.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7. ASE Technology Holding Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 ASE Technology Holding Co (STU:2DQ), the current Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 15, 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 ASE Technology Holding Co (STU:2DQ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ASE Technology Holding Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €35.20 is trading 265.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €9.62. GuruFocus considers ASE Technology Holding Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:2DQ:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: €9.62 vs. price of €35.20 (265.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:2DQ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

ASE Technology Holding Co Business Description

Address No. 26, Chin Third Road, Nantze Export Processing Zone, Nanzih District, Kaoshiung, Kaohsiung, TWN, 811
ASE Technology Holding Co Ltd is a semiconductor assembly and testing firm. The company operates in segments: Packaging, Testing, Electronic Manufacturing Services and others. Of these, Packaging segment contribute the maximum revenue. The packaging segment involves packaging bare semiconductors into completed semiconductors with improved electrical and thermal characteristics. The Testing Segment includes front-end engineering testing, wafer probing, and final testing services. In the EMS segment, the company designs manufactures, and sells electronic components and telecommunication equipment motherboards. The company is based in Taiwan but generates over half its sales from firms in the United States.
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