AeroVironment (XSWX:AVAV) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


XSWX:AVAV AeroVironment Inc XSWX:AVAV
84 GF Score
Price CHF153.34
GF Value CHF205.15
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is AeroVironment Moat Score?

AeroVironment XSWX:AVAV +24.29% 84 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:AVAV with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF205.15. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 348 Aerospace & Defense companies, AeroVironment ranks better than 93.97% on this metric.

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

AeroVironment has Narrow Moat: AeroVironment has a strong narrow moat due to its leadership in unmanned aircraft systems, supported by valuable patents and consistent innovation. It benefits from regulatory barriers and a strong distribution network, but faces competition limiting a wider 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 AeroVironment might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

AeroVironment  (XSWX:AVAV) 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

AeroVironment Moat Score Related Terms

XSWX:AVAV vs : Moat Score Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, AeroVironment'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.

AeroVironment Moat Score vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, AeroVironment's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where AeroVironment'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?
AeroVironment (XSWX:AVAV) has a Moat Score of 6 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, AeroVironment ranks #21 out of 348 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is AeroVironment's Moat Score too high?
AeroVironment's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, AeroVironment ranks #21 out of 348 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, AeroVironment has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AeroVironment's Moat Score compare to ?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, AeroVironment ranks #21 out of 348 companies for Moat Score. This places AeroVironment in the top 6% 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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. AeroVironment'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 AeroVironment stock overvalued right now?
AeroVironment (XSWX:AVAV) has a current Moat Score of 6. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF205.15, compared to a current price of CHF153.34 — trading 25.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. AeroVironment's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 5 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 AeroVironment (XSWX:AVAV), the current Moat Score is 6 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 AeroVironment (XSWX:AVAV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AeroVironment stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF153.34 is trading 25.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF205.15.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:AVAV:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: CHF205.15 vs. price of CHF153.34 (25.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 5 warning signs

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

AeroVironment Business Description

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Address 241 18th Street South, Suite 650, Arlington, VA, USA, 22202
AeroVironment Inc supplies unmanned aircraft systems, tactical missile systems, high-altitude pseudo-satellites, and other related services to government agencies within the United States Department of Defense as well as the United States allied international governments. The systems can help with security, surveillance, or sensing, and provide eyes in the sky without needing an actual person, or driver in the sky. The company is a defense technology provider delivering integrated capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. It develops and deploy autonomous systems, precision strike systems, counter-UAS technologies, space-based platforms, directed energy systems, and cyber and electronic warfare capabilities. Company operates in three segments: UxS, LMS, MW.
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