Benchmark Electronics (STU:BMU) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 23, 2026)

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STU:BMU Benchmark Electronics Inc STU:BMU
60 GF Score
Price €73.00
GF Value €35.75
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Benchmark Electronics Moat Score?

Benchmark Electronics STU:BMU -1.55% 60 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 23, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:BMU with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €35.75 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,469 Hardware companies, Benchmark Electronics ranks better than 94.65% on this metric.

Benchmark Electronics has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Benchmark Electronics has Narrow Moat: Benchmark Electronics has a discernible moat due to its economies of scale and established distribution network. However, it faces intense competition and lacks strong brand loyalty or significant intellectual property.

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 Benchmark Electronics might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Benchmark Electronics  (STU:BMU) 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

Benchmark Electronics Moat Score Related Terms

STU:BMU vs KN, OSIS, ROG: Moat Score Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Benchmark 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.

Benchmark Electronics Moat Score vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Benchmark Electronics (STU:BMU) has a Moat Score of 4 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, Benchmark Electronics ranks #132 out of 2469 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 5.3%.
Is Benchmark Electronics' Moat Score too high?
Benchmark Electronics' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Benchmark Electronics ranks #132 out of 2469 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Benchmark Electronics has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Benchmark Electronics' Moat Score compare to KN and OSIS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Benchmark Electronics ranks #132 out of 2469 companies for Moat Score. This places Benchmark Electronics in the top 5% 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. Benchmark Electronics's current Moat Score is 4. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Benchmark Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Benchmark Electronics (STU:BMU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €35.75, compared to a current price of €73.00 — trading 104.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Benchmark Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 8 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 Benchmark Electronics (STU:BMU), the current Moat Score is 4 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 Benchmark Electronics (STU:BMU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Benchmark Electronics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €73.00 is trading 104.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €35.75. GuruFocus considers Benchmark Electronics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:BMU:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €35.75 vs. price of €73.00 (104.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Benchmark Electronics Business Description

Other Exchanges BHE:USA
Address 56 South Rockford Drive, Tempe, AZ, USA, 85288
Benchmark Electronics Inc is engaged in product designing, engineering services, technology solutions, and manufacturing services (electronic manufacturing services (EMS) and precision technology services). It serves various industries, including aerospace & defense (A&D), medical technologies, complex industrials, semiconductor capital equipment, next-generation telecommunications, and high-end computing. Its geographical segments are the Americas, Asia, and Europe, of which key revenue is derived from the Americas.
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