Cohu (STU:CU3) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 05, 2026)


STU:CU3 Cohu Inc STU:CU3
60 GF Score
Price €51.72
GF Value €22.92
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Cohu Moat Score?

Cohu STU:CU3 +1.21% 60 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:CU3 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €22.92 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 998 Semiconductors companies, Cohu ranks better than 89.28% on this metric.

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

Cohu has Narrow Moat: Cohu Inc has a modest moat due to its specialized technology in semiconductor testing. It benefits from some intellectual property and customer loyalty. However, it faces competition and lacks significant regulatory barriers or network effects, resulting in a discernible but modest 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 Cohu might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Cohu  (STU:CU3) 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

Cohu Moat Score Related Terms

STU:CU3 vs AEHR, ICHR, AMBA: Moat Score Comparison

For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Cohu'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.

Cohu Moat Score vs Semiconductors Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Cohu'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?
Cohu (STU:CU3) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 05, 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, Cohu ranks #107 out of 998 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 10.7%.
Is Cohu's Moat Score too high?
Cohu's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Cohu ranks #107 out of 998 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cohu has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cohu's Moat Score compare to AEHR and ICHR?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Cohu ranks #107 out of 998 companies for Moat Score. This places Cohu in the top 11% 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. Cohu'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 Cohu stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cohu (STU:CU3) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €22.92, compared to a current price of €51.72 — trading 125.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Cohu's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Cohu (STU:CU3), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 05, 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 Cohu (STU:CU3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cohu stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €51.72 is trading 125.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €22.92. GuruFocus considers Cohu to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:CU3:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €22.92 vs. price of €51.72 (125.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:CU3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Cohu Business Description

Other Exchanges COHU:USA
Address 17087 Via Del Campo, San Diego, CA, USA, 92127-1711
Cohu Inc is a supplier of semiconductor test and inspection handlers, micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) test modules, test contactors, and thermal sub-systems used by semiconductor manufacturers and test subcontractors. The company's products include Semiconductor ATE (Automated Test Equipment), Semiconductor Handlers, Interface Products such as test contactors, probe heads, and probe pins, Spares and Kits, Bare Board PCB Test Systems, and services. It has one reportable segment, Semiconductor Test and Inspection Equipment (Semiconductor Test & Inspection). Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the Philippines, followed by Taiwan, China, Malaysia, the United States, Singapore, and the Rest of the world.
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