Aixtron SE (XSWX:AIXA) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


XSWX:AIXA Aixtron SE XSWX:AIXA
83 GF Score
Price CHF49.29
GF Value CHF15.26
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Aixtron SE Moat Score?

Aixtron SE XSWX:AIXA -2.40% 83 Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:AIXA with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF15.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,000 Semiconductors companies, Aixtron SE ranks better than 97% on this metric.

Aixtron SE has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Aixtron SE has Narrow Moat: Aixtron SE has a strong narrow moat with valuable intellectual property and patents in semiconductor technology. It has significant customer switching costs and consistent innovation, but its market share and regulatory barriers are not sufficient for a wide moat.

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 Aixtron SE might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Aixtron SE  (XSWX:AIXA) 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

Aixtron SE Moat Score Related Terms

XSWX:AIXA vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: Moat Score Comparison

For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Aixtron SE'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.

Aixtron SE Moat Score vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Aixtron SE's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Aixtron SE (XSWX:AIXA) has a Moat Score of 6 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, Aixtron SE ranks #30 out of 1000 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 3%.
Is Aixtron SE's Moat Score too high?
Aixtron SE's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Aixtron SE ranks #30 out of 1000 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Aixtron SE has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aixtron SE's Moat Score compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Aixtron SE ranks #30 out of 1000 companies for Moat Score. This places Aixtron SE in the top 3% 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. Aixtron SE's current Moat Score is 6. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aixtron SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aixtron SE (XSWX:AIXA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF15.26, compared to a current price of CHF49.29 — trading 223% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Aixtron SE's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Aixtron SE (XSWX:AIXA), the current Moat Score is 6 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 Aixtron SE (XSWX:AIXA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aixtron SE stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF49.29 is trading 223% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF15.26. GuruFocus considers Aixtron SE to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:AIXA:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: CHF15.26 vs. price of CHF49.29 (223% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Aixtron SE Business Description

Address Dornkaulstrasse 2, Herzogenrath, NW, DEU, 52134
Aixtron SE is a provider of deposition equipment to the semiconductor industry. The company's technology solutions are used by a diverse range of customers to build components for electronic and optoelectronic applications based on compound, silicon, or organic semiconductor materials. Its components are used in displays, signaling, lighting, fiber optic communication systems, wireless and mobile telephony applications, optical and electronic storage devices, computing, as well as in other applications. Business operation of the group can be seen in the market of Germany, the USA, Korea, China, Taiwan, Japan, and Malaysia.
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