VATE (Innovate) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


VATE Innovate Corp VATE
46 GF Score
Price $19.31
GF Value $5.93
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Innovate Moat Score?

Innovate VATE +4.04% 46 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates VATE with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.93 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,846 Construction companies, Innovate ranks better than 95.02% on this metric.

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

Innovate has Narrow Moat: Innovate Corp has a discernible moat due to its innovation capabilities and valuable intellectual property. However, the competitive landscape and moderate pricing power limit its moat to a narrow category.

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 Innovate might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Innovate  (NYSE:VATE) 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

Innovate Moat Score Related Terms

VATE vs SHIM, ESOA, BLNK: Moat Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Innovate'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.

Innovate Moat Score vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Innovate's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Innovate (VATE) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 27, 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, Innovate ranks #92 out of 1846 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 5%.
Is Innovate's Moat Score too high?
Innovate's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Innovate ranks #92 out of 1846 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Innovate has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Innovate's Moat Score compare to SHIM and ESOA?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Innovate ranks #92 out of 1846 companies for Moat Score. This places Innovate in the top 5% 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 Construction company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Construction 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. Innovate'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 Innovate stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Innovate (VATE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.93, compared to a current price of $19.31 — trading 225.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Innovate's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 7 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 Innovate (VATE), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 27, 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 Innovate (VATE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Innovate stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $19.31 is trading 225.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.93. GuruFocus considers Innovate to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for VATE:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $5.93 vs. price of $19.31 (225.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Innovate Business Description

Address 295 Madison Avenue, 12th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10017
Innovate Corp is a diversified holding company that has a portfolio of subsidiaries in a variety of operating segments. Its segments include Infrastructure, Life Sciences and Spectrum, and Other segment. Through its subsidiaries it provides fully integrated structural and steel construction services; supports healthcare and biotechnology product development; and operates Over-The-Air (OTA) broadcasting stations across the United States (U.S.) including Puerto Rico.
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