GEA Group AG (XSWX:G1A) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


XSWX:G1A GEA Group AG XSWX:G1A
85 GF Score
Price CHF55.65
GF Value CHF47.35
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is GEA Group AG Moat Score?

GEA Group AG XSWX:G1A +1.09% 85 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:G1A with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF47.35 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 3,041 Industrial Products companies, GEA Group AG ranks better than 98.95% on this metric.

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

GEA Group AG has Narrow Moat: GEA Group AG has a strong narrow moat due to its specialized engineering solutions and established market presence. It benefits from economies of scale and moderate customer switching costs. However, it lacks the dominance and regulatory barriers required 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 GEA Group AG might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

GEA Group AG  (XSWX:G1A) 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

GEA Group AG Moat Score Related Terms

XSWX:G1A vs GEV, ETN, PH: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, GEA Group AG'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.

GEA Group AG Moat Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, GEA Group AG's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where GEA Group AG'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?
GEA Group AG (XSWX:G1A) 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, GEA Group AG ranks #32 out of 3041 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 1.1%.
Is GEA Group AG's Moat Score too high?
GEA Group AG's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, GEA Group AG ranks #32 out of 3041 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, GEA Group AG has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GEA Group AG's Moat Score compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, GEA Group AG ranks #32 out of 3041 companies for Moat Score. This places GEA Group AG in the top 1% 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 Industrial Products company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Industrial Products 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. GEA Group AG'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 GEA Group AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GEA Group AG (XSWX:G1A) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF47.35, compared to a current price of CHF55.65 — trading 17.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. GEA Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 1 warning sign 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 GEA Group AG (XSWX:G1A), 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 GEA Group AG (XSWX:G1A) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GEA Group AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF55.65 is trading 17.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF47.35. GuruFocus considers GEA Group AG to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:G1A:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: CHF47.35 vs. price of CHF55.65 (17.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:G1A stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

GEA Group AG Business Description

Address Peter-Muller-Strasse 12, Dusseldorf, DEU, 40468
GEA Group is one of the world's largest suppliers of processing systems and equipment for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. Across its five divisions, GEA designs and manufactures process engineering equipment and offers turnkey solutions for customers' processing lines or products. GEA also offers a comprehensive aftermarket offering spanning maintenance services and spare parts, and components.
85GF Score

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