Tennant Co (STU:TN1) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 26, 2026)

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STU:TN1 Tennant Co STU:TN1
65 GF Score
Price €76.80
GF Value €75.22
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Tennant Co Moat Score?

Tennant Co STU:TN1 +1.19% 65 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:TN1 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €75.22 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,035 Industrial Products companies, Tennant Co ranks better than 96.94% on this metric.

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

Tennant Co has Narrow Moat: Tennant Co has a solid market position in cleaning solutions with strong brand recognition and customer loyalty. However, it lacks significant regulatory barriers or intellectual property to ensure a wider 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 Tennant Co might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Tennant Co  (STU:TN1) 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

Tennant Co Moat Score Related Terms

STU:TN1 vs GHM, EPAC, AMSC: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Tennant Co'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.

Tennant Co Moat Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Tennant Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


STU:TN1
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Tennant Co (STU:TN1) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 26, 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, Tennant Co ranks #93 out of 3035 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 3.1%.
Is Tennant Co's Moat Score too high?
Tennant Co's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Tennant Co ranks #93 out of 3035 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tennant Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tennant Co's Moat Score compare to GHM and EPAC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Tennant Co ranks #93 out of 3035 companies for Moat Score. This places Tennant Co in the top 3% 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Industrial Products 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. Tennant Co'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 Tennant Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tennant Co (STU:TN1) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €75.22, compared to a current price of €76.80 — trading 2.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Tennant Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Tennant Co (STU:TN1), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 26, 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 Tennant Co (STU:TN1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tennant Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €76.80 is trading 2.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €75.22. GuruFocus considers Tennant Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:TN1:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €75.22 vs. price of €76.80 (2.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 10 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:TN1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Tennant Co Business Description

Other Exchanges TNC:USA
Address 10400 Clean Street, Eden Prairie, MN, USA, 55344
Tennant Co is engaged in designing, manufacturing and marketing solutions that empower customers to achieve quality cleaning performance, reduce environmental impact and help create a cleaner, safer, healthier world. The Company is committed to creating and commercializing breakthrough, sustainable cleaning innovations to enhance its broad suite of products, including floor maintenance and cleaning equipment, detergent-free and other sustainable cleaning technologies, aftermarket parts and consumables, equipment maintenance and repair service, and asset management solutions. Its products are used in many types of environments, including retail establishments, distribution centers, factories and warehouses, public venues such as arenas and stadiums, office buildings, schools, and more.
65GF Score

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