TAYD (Taylor Devices) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


TAYD Taylor Devices Inc TAYD
92 GF Score
Price $58.68
GF Value $46.46
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Taylor Devices Moat Score?

Taylor Devices TAYD 92 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates TAYD with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of $46.46 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 3,041 Industrial Products companies, Taylor Devices ranks better than 94.02% on this metric.

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

Taylor Devices has Narrow Moat: Taylor Devices has a modest moat due to its specialized engineering products and innovation capabilities. However, the niche market and competitive pressures limit 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 Taylor Devices might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Taylor Devices  (NAS:TAYD) 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

Taylor Devices Moat Score Related Terms

TAYD vs HUHU, NPWR, HURC: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Taylor Devices'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.

Taylor Devices Moat Score vs Industrial Products Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Taylor Devices's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Taylor Devices (TAYD) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 01, 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, Taylor Devices ranks #182 out of 3041 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is Taylor Devices' Moat Score too high?
Taylor Devices' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Taylor Devices ranks #182 out of 3041 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Taylor Devices has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taylor Devices' Moat Score compare to HUHU and NPWR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Taylor Devices ranks #182 out of 3041 companies for Moat Score. This places Taylor Devices in the top 6% 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. Taylor Devices'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 Taylor Devices stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taylor Devices (TAYD) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $46.46, compared to a current price of $58.68 — trading 26.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Taylor Devices' overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Taylor Devices (TAYD), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 01, 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 Taylor Devices (TAYD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taylor Devices stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $58.68 is trading 26.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $46.46. GuruFocus considers Taylor Devices to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TAYD:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $46.46 vs. price of $58.68 (26.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 1 warning sign

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

Taylor Devices Business Description

Address 90 Taylor Drive, P.O. Box 748, North Tonawanda, North Tonawanda, NY, USA, 14120
Taylor Devices Inc is involved in the design, development, manufacture, and marketing of shock absorption, rate control, and energy storage devices for use in various types of machinery, equipment, and structures. The company's product line includes Seismic dampers, Fluidicshoks, Crane and industrial buffers, Self-adjusting shock absorbers, Liquid die springs, and Vibration Dampers. Its products are generally used to absorb, control, or mitigate the motion of masses caused by earthquakes or explosions. The company markets its products to various industries such as industrial, steel mills, buildings, bridges, aerospace, defense, and automotive industries.
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