Arrow Electronics (STU:ARW) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 23, 2026)

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STU:ARW Arrow Electronics Inc STU:ARW
83 GF Score
Price €191.00
GF Value €133.24
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Arrow Electronics Moat Score?

Arrow Electronics STU:ARW +6.70% 83 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 23, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:ARW with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €133.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,469 Hardware companies, Arrow Electronics ranks better than 98.78% on this metric.

Arrow Electronics has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Arrow Electronics has Narrow Moat: Arrow Electronics Inc has a strong narrow moat with a robust distribution network, economies of scale, and significant customer switching costs. However, it lacks the brand strength and regulatory barriers to be considered 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 Arrow Electronics might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Arrow Electronics  (STU:ARW) 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

Arrow Electronics Moat Score Related Terms

STU:ARW vs AVT, NSIT, CNXN: Moat Score Comparison

For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Arrow Electronics'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.

Arrow Electronics Moat Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Arrow Electronics's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


STU:ARW
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Arrow Electronics (STU:ARW) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 23, 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, Arrow Electronics ranks #30 out of 2469 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 1.2%.
Is Arrow Electronics' Moat Score too high?
Arrow Electronics' current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Arrow Electronics ranks #30 out of 2469 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Arrow Electronics has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arrow Electronics' Moat Score compare to AVT and NSIT?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Arrow Electronics ranks #30 out of 2469 companies for Moat Score. This places Arrow Electronics 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 Hardware company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Hardware 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. Arrow Electronics's current Moat Score is 6. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arrow Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arrow Electronics (STU:ARW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €133.24, compared to a current price of €191.00 — trading 43.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Arrow Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 10 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 Arrow Electronics (STU:ARW), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 23, 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 Arrow Electronics (STU:ARW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arrow Electronics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €191.00 is trading 43.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €133.24. GuruFocus considers Arrow Electronics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:ARW:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: €133.24 vs. price of €191.00 (43.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 10 warning signs

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

Arrow Electronics Business Description

Other Exchanges ARW:USA0HI1:UKA2RW34:Brazil
Address 9151 East Panorama Circle, Centennial, CO, USA, 80112
Arrow Electronics Inc. is a provider of products, services, and solutions to industrial and commercial users of electronic components and enterprise computing solutions. It has one of the world's broadest portfolios of product offerings available from electronic components and enterprise computing solutions suppliers, coupled with a range of services, solutions, and software, the company helps industrial and commercial customers introduce products, reduce their time to market, and enhance their overall competitiveness. The company has two business segments, the global components business and the global enterprise computing solutions.
83GF Score

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