Medtronic (XSWX:MDT) Moat Score: 9/10 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


XSWX:MDT Medtronic PLC XSWX:MDT
21 GF Score
Price CHF65.29
GF Value CHF80.97
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Medtronic Moat Score?

Medtronic XSWX:MDT +1.21% 21 Moat Score is 9 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:MDT with a GF Score™ of 21/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF80.97 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 846 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Medtronic ranks better than 99.88% on this metric.

Medtronic has the Moat Score of 9, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat.

Medtronic has Wide Moat: Medtronic PLC has a clear and robust wide moat with strong market leadership, valuable intellectual property, and significant regulatory barriers. It benefits from economies of scale, a superior distribution network, and strong pricing power, supported by impactful innovation.

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 Medtronic might have Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat.

Medtronic  (XSWX:MDT) 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

Medtronic Moat Score Related Terms

XSWX:MDT vs SYK, BSX, EW: Moat Score Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Medtronic'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.

Medtronic Moat Score vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Medtronic's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 9 mean?
Medtronic (XSWX:MDT) has a Moat Score of 9 as of Jun. 25, 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, Medtronic ranks #1 out of 846 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 0.099999999999994%.
Is Medtronic's Moat Score too high?
Medtronic's current Moat Score is 9. Based on the distribution chart, Medtronic ranks #1 out of 846 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Medtronic has a GF Score™ of 21/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Medtronic's Moat Score compare to SYK and BSX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Medtronic ranks #1 out of 846 companies for Moat Score. This places Medtronic 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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. Medtronic's current Moat Score is 9. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Medtronic stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Medtronic (XSWX:MDT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF80.97, compared to a current price of CHF65.29 — trading 19.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 9. Medtronic's overall GF Score™ is 21/100 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 Medtronic (XSWX:MDT), the current Moat Score is 9 as of Jun. 25, 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 Medtronic (XSWX:MDT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Medtronic stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF65.29 is trading 19.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF80.97. GuruFocus considers Medtronic to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:MDT:

  • Moat Score: 9
  • GF Value™: CHF80.97 vs. price of CHF65.29 (19.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 21/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Medtronic Business Description

Address Parkmore Business Park West, Building Two, Galway, IRL
One of the largest medical-device companies, Medtronic develops and manufactures therapeutic medical devices for chronic diseases. Its portfolio includes pacemakers, defibrillators, transcatheter heart valves, stents, spinal fixation devices, neurovascular products, advanced energy, ablation laser therapy, and surgical tools. The company primarily markets its products to healthcare institutions and physicians in the United States, Western Europe, and Japan. Foreign sales account for roughly 50% of the company's total sales.
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