NanoFocus AG (STU:N2F0) GF Value Rank: 2 (As of Aug. 13, 2026) — 50% Below Median

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What is NanoFocus AG GF Value Rank?

NanoFocus AG STU:N2F0 10 GF Value Rank is 2 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates STU:N2F0 with a GF Score™ of 10/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

NanoFocus AG has the GF Value Rank of 2.

GF Value Rank evaluates the exclusive GuruFocus valuation and performance of a stock, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. It is determined by the price-to-GF-Value (P/GF Value) ratio, a proprietary metric calculated based on historical multiples along with an adjustment factor based on a company's past returns and growth and future estimates of the business' performance.

GuruFocus found that for valuation, we cannot simply give stocks a better GF Value rank simply because they have a lower P/GF Value ratio. Backtesting shows that over the long term, the two worst-performing groups are the most expensive group (with the highest P/GF Value ratio) and the least expensive group (with the lowest P/GF Value ratio).

We can understand why the most expensive group underperforms. We were initially puzzled by the underperformance of the least expensive group, but we realized there is a reason why some stocks are super cheap. If they look too undervalued, it is often because the businesses behind them are poor quality. The market realized this and gave them low valuations. In a way, the market is efficient.

After multiple backtesting analyses, we granted the stocks in third-cheapest percentile the highest GF Value rank, as they have performed the best over a full market cycle. Stock performance is actually not as sensitive to valuation as it is to growth and profitability. On average, the companies in the 20%-50% valuation groups have similar performances. Therefore, we should avoid the most expensive and the least expensive stocks. We can be more tolerant of valuation.

A higher score indicates a stock with a relatively low valuation and substantial potential for outperformance. Conversely, a lower score often reflects stocks that are either highly overvalued or deeply undervalued, both of which tend to underperform.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

NanoFocus AG GF Value Rank Related Terms

STU:N2F0 vs FTV, KEYS, GRMN: GF Value Rank Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, NanoFocus AG's GF Value Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Value Rank 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.

NanoFocus AG GF Value Rank vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, NanoFocus AG's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where NanoFocus AG's GF Value Rank falls into.


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What does a GF Value Rank of 2 mean?
NanoFocus AG (STU:N2F0) has a GF Value Rank of 2 as of Aug. 13, 2026. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on NanoFocus AG and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, NanoFocus AG's GF Value Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 10.00.
Is NanoFocus AG's GF Value Rank too high?
NanoFocus AG's current GF Value Rank of 2 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, NanoFocus AG has a GF Score™ of 10/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NanoFocus AG's GF Value Rank compare to FTV and KEYS?
NanoFocus AG's GF Value Rank of 2 can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. Historically, NanoFocus AG's own GF Value Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Value Rank for a Hardware company?
A good GF Value Rank depends on the Hardware industry context. However, GF Value Rank 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 GF Value Rank mean?
A high GF Value Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on NanoFocus AG and its competitors. NanoFocus AG's current GF Value Rank is 2, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 4.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NanoFocus AG stock overvalued right now?
NanoFocus AG (STU:N2F0) has a current GF Value Rank of 2. The current GF Value Rank is 2, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 4.00. NanoFocus AG's overall GF Score™ is 10/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Value Rank calculated?
GF Value Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For NanoFocus AG (STU:N2F0), the current GF Value Rank is 2 as of Aug. 13, 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.

NanoFocus AG Business Description

Address Max-Planck-Ring 48, Oberhausen, DEU, 46049
NanoFocus AG is engaged in the nano and microtechnology sector. The optical 3D surface measurement technology of the company is used in industry and in science to examine surfaces with structures in the micro and nano range. Its principal areas of activity include the development, production, and distribution of surface measuring systems from the laboratory to production control. The company's products include Surface 3D measurement, Precise 3D profilometry, Fast line sensor, and Powerful software. It provides measurement solutions for the automotive, Medical technology, Fuel cell technology, Electronics and semiconductors, mechanical engineering, Tooling, Microsystems, solar, Material Science, security technology, Art printing, and paper industry.
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