SVCO (Silvaco Group) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Aug. 13, 2026)

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What is Silvaco Group Moat Score?

Silvaco Group SVCO -2.50% 35 Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates SVCO with a GF Score™ of 35/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,831 Software companies, Silvaco Group ranks better than 90.07% on this metric.

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

Silvaco Group has Narrow Moat: Silvaco Group Inc has a discernible but modest moat due to its specialized software solutions in the semiconductor industry, which create some customer switching costs. However, the competitive landscape limits its moat strength.

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 Silvaco Group might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Silvaco Group  (NAS:SVCO) 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

Silvaco Group Moat Score Related Terms

SVCO vs DUOT, AZ, EGHT: Moat Score Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Silvaco Group'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.

Silvaco Group Moat Score vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Silvaco Group's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Silvaco Group (SVCO) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Aug. 13, 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, Silvaco Group ranks #281 out of 2831 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 9.9%.
Is Silvaco Group's Moat Score too high?
Silvaco Group's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Silvaco Group ranks #281 out of 2831 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Silvaco Group has a GF Score™ of 35/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Silvaco Group's Moat Score compare to DUOT and AZ?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Silvaco Group ranks #281 out of 2831 companies for Moat Score. This places Silvaco Group in the top 10% 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 Software company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Software 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. Silvaco Group'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 Silvaco Group stock overvalued right now?
Silvaco Group (SVCO) has a current Moat Score of 4. The current Moat Score is 4. Silvaco Group's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 3 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 Silvaco Group (SVCO), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 13, 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.

Silvaco Group Business Description

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Address 4701 Patrick Henry Drive, Building No. 23, Santa Clara, CA, USA, 95054
Silvaco Group Inc is a provider of technology computer-aided design (TCAD) software, electronic data automation (EDA) software, and semiconductor intellectual property (SIP). TCAD, EDA and SIP solutions enable semiconductor and photonics companies to increase productivity and reduce their development and manufacturing costs. The company offers various technologies behind the chip solutions, ranging from providing software for the atomic level simulation of semiconductor and photonics material for devices, to providing software and SIP for the design and analysis of circuits and system level solutions. Silvaco generates maximum revenue from its business in the United States, and the rest from China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and other markets.
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