AZZ (STU:AI7) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


STU:AI7 AZZ Inc STU:AI7
77 GF Score
Price €132.00
GF Value €69.95
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What is AZZ Moat Score?

AZZ STU:AI7 -3.65% 77 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:AI7 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €69.95. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,094 Business Services companies, AZZ ranks better than 95.98% on this metric.

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

AZZ has Narrow Moat: AZZ Inc benefits from economies of scale and a strong distribution network in its niche market. While it has some pricing power and customer loyalty, these are not robust enough for 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 AZZ might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

AZZ  (STU:AI7) 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

AZZ Moat Score Related Terms

STU:AI7 vs UNF, AMTM, DLB: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, AZZ'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.

AZZ Moat Score vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, AZZ's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
AZZ (STU:AI7) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 30, 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, AZZ ranks #44 out of 1094 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 4%.
Is AZZ's Moat Score too high?
AZZ's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, AZZ ranks #44 out of 1094 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, AZZ has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AZZ's Moat Score compare to UNF and AMTM?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, AZZ ranks #44 out of 1094 companies for Moat Score. This places AZZ in the top 4% 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 Business Services company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Business Services 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. AZZ'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 AZZ stock overvalued right now?
AZZ (STU:AI7) has a current Moat Score of 5. The stock's GF Value™ is €69.95, compared to a current price of €132.00 — trading 88.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. AZZ's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 AZZ (STU:AI7), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 30, 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 AZZ (STU:AI7) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AZZ stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €132.00 is trading 88.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €69.95.

Key valuation signals for STU:AI7:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €69.95 vs. price of €132.00 (88.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:AI7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

AZZ Business Description

Other Exchanges AZZ:USAAI7:Germany
Address 3100 West 7th Street, Suite 500, One Museum Place, Fort Worth, TX, USA, 76107
AZZ Inc is a provider of galvanizing and coil coating solutions to a broad range of end markets in North America. The company's operating segment consists of AZZ Metal Coatings, AZZ Precoat Metals, and AZZ Infrastructure Solutions. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Precoat Metals segment, which provides coil coating application of protective and decorative coatings and related value-added downstream processing for steel and aluminum coils. Geographically, the company operates in the United States and Canada.
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