Inficon Holding AG (XSWX:IFCN) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


XSWX:IFCN Inficon Holding AG XSWX:IFCN
90 GF Score
Price CHF178.80
GF Value CHF106.39
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Inficon Holding AG Moat Score?

Inficon Holding AG XSWX:IFCN -1.87% 90 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:IFCN with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF106.39 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,471 Hardware companies, Inficon Holding AG ranks better than 97.21% on this metric.

Inficon Holding AG has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Inficon Holding AG has Narrow Moat: Inficon Holding has a solid narrow moat due to its specialized instrumentation products and some customer loyalty. It benefits from economies of scale and a strong distribution network, but lacks significant intellectual property or regulatory barriers to achieve 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 Inficon Holding AG might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Inficon Holding AG  (XSWX:IFCN) 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

Inficon Holding AG Moat Score Related Terms

XSWX:IFCN vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Moat Score Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Inficon Holding 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.

Inficon Holding AG Moat Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Inficon Holding AG's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Inficon Holding AG's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Inficon Holding AG (XSWX:IFCN) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 01, 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, Inficon Holding AG ranks #69 out of 2471 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 2.8%.
Is Inficon Holding AG's Moat Score too high?
Inficon Holding AG's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Inficon Holding AG ranks #69 out of 2471 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Inficon Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Inficon Holding AG's Moat Score compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Inficon Holding AG ranks #69 out of 2471 companies for Moat Score. This places Inficon Holding AG 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 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. Inficon Holding AG's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Inficon Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inficon Holding AG (XSWX:IFCN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF106.39, compared to a current price of CHF178.80 — trading 68.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Inficon Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 8 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 Inficon Holding AG (XSWX:IFCN), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 01, 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 Inficon Holding AG (XSWX:IFCN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inficon Holding AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF178.80 is trading 68.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF106.39. GuruFocus considers Inficon Holding AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:IFCN:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: CHF106.39 vs. price of CHF178.80 (68.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Inficon Holding AG Business Description

Other Exchanges IFCNz:UK0QK5:UKIFZ0:Germany
Address Hintergasse 15 B, Bad Ragaz, CHE, 7310
Inficon Holding AG operates in the technology sector in Switzerland. It caters to the scientific equipment industry by offering products that find their use in various industrial applications such as air conditioning, automotive manufacturing, the manufacture of LEDs, semiconductors, and optical and solar devices. Its main products are leak detectors and gauges, which help reduce the harmful effects of gases on the environment and reduce energy consumption. The other products in its portfolio comprise chemical detectors, electron beam gun control, mass spectrometers, gas concentration monitors, vacuum gauge controllers and cables, and vacuum transmitters. China drives maximum product sales, with the rest from Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America, and other regions.
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