UCLE (US Nuclear) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


What is US Nuclear Moat Score?

US Nuclear UCLE Moat Score is 2 as of Jun. 28, 2026. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,473 Hardware companies, US Nuclear ranks better than 88.76% on this metric.

US Nuclear has the Moat Score of 2, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

US Nuclear has No Moat: US Nuclear Corp lacks significant market leadership or customer switching costs. The company does not possess strong brand strength or durable cost advantages. Its market presence is limited, and there are no significant regulatory barriers or exclusive licenses that provide a competitive edge.

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 US Nuclear might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

US Nuclear  (OTCPK:UCLE) 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

US Nuclear Moat Score Related Terms

UCLE vs FCUV, DPLS, GWSO: Moat Score Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, US Nuclear'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.

US Nuclear Moat Score vs Hardware Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where US Nuclear's Moat Score falls into.


Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
US Nuclear (UCLE) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Jun. 28, 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, US Nuclear ranks #278 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 11.2%.
Is US Nuclear's Moat Score too high?
US Nuclear's current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, US Nuclear ranks #278 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does US Nuclear's Moat Score compare to FCUV and DPLS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, US Nuclear ranks #278 out of 2473 companies for Moat Score. This places US Nuclear 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 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. US Nuclear's current Moat Score is 2. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is US Nuclear stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, US Nuclear (UCLE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.03, compared to a current price of $0.04 — trading 33.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2. 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 US Nuclear (UCLE), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Jun. 28, 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.

US Nuclear Business Description

Address c/o Robert I. Goldstein, 7051 Eton Avenue, Canoga Park, CA, USA, 91303
US Nuclear Corp is engaged in developing, manufacturing, and selling radiation detection and measuring equipment. Its operating segment includes Optron and Overhoff. The company generates maximum revenue from Overhoff segment. The company products include radiation water monitors, tritium monitors, air and water monitors, nano-second x-ray monitors, and vehicle, personnel, exit and room monitors. It also offers handheld survey meters/dosimeters, and port security equipment, along with supporting software and services.