Astec Industries (STU:AI2) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


STU:AI2 Astec Industries Inc STU:AI2
84 GF Score
Price €52.50
GF Value €39.74
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What is Astec Industries Moat Score?

Astec Industries STU:AI2 -0.94% 84 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:AI2 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €39.74. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 211 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Astec Industries ranks better than 92.42% on this metric.

Astec Industries has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Astec Industries has Narrow Moat: Astec Industries Inc has a solid narrow moat due to its established market presence and some economies of scale. The company benefits from a strong distribution network and moderate brand strength, but lacks significant pricing power or exclusive licenses to elevate it to 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 Astec Industries might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Astec Industries  (STU:AI2) 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

Astec Industries Moat Score Related Terms

STU:AI2 vs LNN, AEBI, ALG: Moat Score Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Astec 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.

Astec Industries Moat Score vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Astec Industries's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Astec Industries (STU:AI2) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 02, 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, Astec Industries ranks #16 out of 211 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 7.6%.
Is Astec Industries' Moat Score too high?
Astec Industries' current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Astec Industries ranks #16 out of 211 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Astec Industries has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Astec Industries' Moat Score compare to LNN and AEBI?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Astec Industries ranks #16 out of 211 companies for Moat Score. This places Astec Industries in the top 8% 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery 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. Astec Industries's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astec Industries stock overvalued right now?
Astec Industries (STU:AI2) has a current Moat Score of 5. The stock's GF Value™ is €39.74, compared to a current price of €52.50 — trading 32.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Astec Industries' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Astec Industries (STU:AI2), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 02, 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 Astec Industries (STU:AI2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astec Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €52.50 is trading 32.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €39.74.

Key valuation signals for STU:AI2:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €39.74 vs. price of €52.50 (32.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:AI2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Astec Industries Business Description

Other Exchanges ASTE:USA
Address 1725 Shepherd Road, Chattanooga, TN, USA, 37421
Astec Industries Inc designs and manufactures equipment and components used in road construction and other development activities. Its products are used through the entire process of building roads, from mining and crushing materials to creating the road surface. The company manufactures a line of plants, pavers, vehicles, and machines to mix and transform materials into construction components. The company has two operating segments: infrastructure solutions generating maximum revenue and materials solutions. The majority of sales are derived from the United States. Its customers are asphalt producers, highway and heavy equipment contractors, ready mix concrete producers, demolition recycling markets, sand and gravel producers, open mine operators, quarry operators, and others.
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