Arista Networks (XSWX:ANET) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


XSWX:ANET Arista Networks Inc XSWX:ANET
98 GF Score
Price CHF129.94
GF Value CHF120.11
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What is Arista Networks Moat Score?

Arista Networks XSWX:ANET 98 Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:ANET with a GF Score™ of 98/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF120.11. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,470 Hardware companies, Arista Networks ranks better than 99.76% on this metric.

Arista Networks has the Moat Score of 7, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Arista Networks has Wide Moat: Arista Networks has an entry-level wide moat with strong market leadership in cloud networking solutions. It benefits from valuable intellectual property, economies of scale, and a strong brand. Its innovative R&D capabilities and customer switching costs enhance its competitive position.

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 Arista Networks might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Arista Networks  (XSWX:ANET) 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

Arista Networks Moat Score Related Terms

XSWX:ANET vs : Moat Score Comparison

For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Arista Networks'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.

Arista Networks Moat Score vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
Arista Networks (XSWX:ANET) has a Moat Score of 7 as of Jul. 03, 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, Arista Networks ranks #6 out of 2470 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 0.2%.
Is Arista Networks' Moat Score too high?
Arista Networks' current Moat Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, Arista Networks ranks #6 out of 2470 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Arista Networks has a GF Score™ of 98/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arista Networks' Moat Score compare to ?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Arista Networks ranks #6 out of 2470 companies for Moat Score. This places Arista Networks in the top 0% 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. Arista Networks's current Moat Score is 7. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arista Networks stock overvalued right now?
Arista Networks (XSWX:ANET) has a current Moat Score of 7. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF120.11, compared to a current price of CHF129.94 — trading 8.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7. Arista Networks' overall GF Score™ is 98/100 with 4 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 Arista Networks (XSWX:ANET), the current Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 03, 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 Arista Networks (XSWX:ANET) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arista Networks stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF129.94 is trading 8.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF120.11.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:ANET:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: CHF120.11 vs. price of CHF129.94 (8.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 98/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Arista Networks Business Description

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Address 5453 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA, USA, 95054
Arista Networks is a networking equipment provider that primarily sells Ethernet switches and software to data centers. Its marquee product is its extensible operating system that runs a single image across every single one of its devices. The firm operates as one reportable segment. It has steadily gained market share since its founding in 2004, with a focus on high-speed applications. Arista counts Microsoft and Meta Platforms as its largest customers and derives roughly three-fourths of its sales from North America.
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