Ideal Power (STU:5ILA) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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STU:5ILA Ideal Power Inc STU:5ILA
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What is Ideal Power Moat Score?

Ideal Power STU:5ILA +1.51% 31 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:5ILA with a GF Score™ of 31/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 998 Semiconductors companies, Ideal Power ranks better than 86.57% on this metric.

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

Ideal Power has No Moat: Ideal Power Inc has some intellectual property but lacks significant market share and customer switching costs. The company's technology is not widely adopted, and it faces competition from larger firms with more resources. Its current advantages are weak and transient, not providing a sustainable competitive edge.

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 Ideal Power might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Ideal Power  (STU:5ILA) 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

Ideal Power Moat Score Related Terms

STU:5ILA vs SQNS, NA, PXLW: Moat Score Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Ideal Power'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.

Ideal Power Moat Score vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Ideal Power's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ideal Power'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?
Ideal Power (STU:5ILA) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 14, 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, Ideal Power ranks #134 out of 998 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 13.4%.
Is Ideal Power's Moat Score too high?
Ideal Power's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Ideal Power ranks #134 out of 998 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ideal Power has a GF Score™ of 31/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ideal Power's Moat Score compare to SQNS and NA?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Ideal Power ranks #134 out of 998 companies for Moat Score. This places Ideal Power in the top 13% 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. Ideal Power'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 Ideal Power stock overvalued right now?
Ideal Power (STU:5ILA) has a current Moat Score of 3. The current Moat Score is 3. Ideal Power's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 2 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 Ideal Power (STU:5ILA), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 14, 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.

Ideal Power Business Description

Other Exchanges IPWR:USA5ILA:Germany
Address 5508 Highway 290 West, Suite 120, Austin, TX, USA, 78735
Ideal Power Inc is engaged in the development of its broadly patented bidirectional power switches, creating efficient and ecofriendly energy control solutions for electric vehicles, electric vehicle charging, renewable energy, energy storage, UPS / data center, solid-state circuit breaker and other industrial and military applications. The company is focused on its patented Bidirectional, Bipolar Junction Transistor (B-TRAN) semiconductor technology. B-TRAN is a double-sided bidirectional AC switchable to deliver substantial performance improvements over conventional power semiconductors. The primary raw material used in the fabrication of B-TRAN devices is silicon wafers.
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