UCTT (Ultra Clean Holdings) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


UCTT Ultra Clean Holdings Inc UCTT
66 GF Score
Price $118.82
GF Value $38.28
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Ultra Clean Holdings Moat Score?

Ultra Clean Holdings UCTT -1.52% 66 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates UCTT with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $38.28 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,000 Semiconductors companies, Ultra Clean Holdings ranks better than 93.4% on this metric.

Ultra Clean Holdings has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Ultra Clean Holdings has Narrow Moat: Ultra Clean Holdings has a solid position in the semiconductor industry with some economies of scale and proprietary technology. However, it faces intense competition and lacks strong brand loyalty or significant customer switching costs, limiting its moat to a solid narrow level.

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 Ultra Clean Holdings might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Ultra Clean Holdings  (NAS:UCTT) 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

Ultra Clean Holdings Moat Score Related Terms

UCTT vs ACLS, AXTI, IPGP: Moat Score Comparison

For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Ultra Clean Holdings'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.

Ultra Clean Holdings Moat Score vs Semiconductors Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Ultra Clean Holdings's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Ultra Clean Holdings (UCTT) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 29, 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, Ultra Clean Holdings ranks #66 out of 1000 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 6.6%.
Is Ultra Clean Holdings' Moat Score too high?
Ultra Clean Holdings' current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Ultra Clean Holdings ranks #66 out of 1000 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ultra Clean Holdings has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ultra Clean Holdings' Moat Score compare to ACLS and AXTI?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Ultra Clean Holdings ranks #66 out of 1000 companies for Moat Score. This places Ultra Clean Holdings in the top 7% 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. Ultra Clean Holdings'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 Ultra Clean Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ultra Clean Holdings (UCTT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $38.28, compared to a current price of $118.82 — trading 210.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Ultra Clean Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Ultra Clean Holdings (UCTT), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 29, 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 Ultra Clean Holdings (UCTT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ultra Clean Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $118.82 is trading 210.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $38.28. GuruFocus considers Ultra Clean Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for UCTT:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $38.28 vs. price of $118.82 (210.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 10 warning signs

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

Ultra Clean Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges 0LID:UKUCE:Germany
Address 26462 Corporate Avenue, Hayward, CA, USA, 94545
Ultra Clean Holdings Inc, through its subsidiaries, manufactures and supplies production tools, modules, and subsystems for the semiconductor capital equipment industry. The product includes precision robotic solutions, gas delivery systems, and a variety of industrial and automation production equipment products; subsystems include wafer cleaning subsystems, chemical delivery modules, top-plate assemblies, frame assemblies, and process modules. Its customer base includes firms in the semiconductor capital equipment industry, medical, energy, industrial, flat panel, and research equipment industries. It has two segments: Products and Services. Its principal markets are the Americas, Asia Pacific, and EMEA.
66GF Score

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