VPG (Vishay Precision Group) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Aug. 22, 2026)

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VPG Vishay Precision Group Inc VPG
65 GF Score
Price $66.61
GF Value $31.61
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Vishay Precision Group Moat Score?

Vishay Precision Group VPG +6.99% 65 Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates VPG with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.61 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,464 Hardware companies, Vishay Precision Group ranks better than 94.64% on this metric.

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

Vishay Precision Group has Narrow Moat: Vishay Precision Group Inc has a discernible but modest moat due to its specialized technology in precision measurement. It benefits from some customer loyalty and proprietary technology, but lacks strong brand strength and significant pricing power.

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 Vishay Precision Group might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Vishay Precision Group  (NYSE:VPG) 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

Vishay Precision Group Moat Score Related Terms

VPG vs ITRN, MLAB, AERG: Moat Score Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Vishay Precision 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.

Vishay Precision Group Moat Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Vishay Precision Group's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Vishay Precision Group'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?
Vishay Precision Group (VPG) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Aug. 22, 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, Vishay Precision Group ranks #132 out of 2464 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 5.4%.
Is Vishay Precision Group's Moat Score too high?
Vishay Precision Group's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Vishay Precision Group ranks #132 out of 2464 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Vishay Precision Group has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vishay Precision Group's Moat Score compare to ITRN and MLAB?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Vishay Precision Group ranks #132 out of 2464 companies for Moat Score. This places Vishay Precision Group 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 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. Vishay Precision 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 Vishay Precision Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vishay Precision Group (VPG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.61, compared to a current price of $66.61 — trading 110.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Vishay Precision Group's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Vishay Precision Group (VPG), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 22, 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 Vishay Precision Group (VPG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vishay Precision Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $66.61 is trading 110.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $31.61. GuruFocus considers Vishay Precision Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for VPG:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $31.61 vs. price of $66.61 (110.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Vishay Precision Group Business Description

Address 851 Duportail Road, 2nd Floor, Chesterbrook, PA, USA, 19087
Vishay Precision Group Inc manufactures and markets sensors and sensor-based measurement systems, as well as specialty resistors and strain gages based on proprietary technology. The company provides precision products and solutions, many of which are designed-in by customers, specializing in the growing markets of stress, force, weight, pressure, and current measurements. The company reports in three product segments: Sensors segment, Weighing Solutions segment, and Measurement Systems segment. It has a business presence in the United States and other countries. It generates the maximum of its revenue from the United States.
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