VANECK MORNINGSTAR WIDE MOAT (MOAT) Stock Overview
USA - NYSEARCA:MOAT - US92189F6438 - ETF
97.34 USD
-1.47 (-1.49%)
Taking everything into account, MOAT scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MOAT was compared to 80 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of MOAT get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. MOAT is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate. Finally MOAT also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
MOAT had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year MOAT had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years MOAT has been profitable.
In the past 5 years MOAT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
MOAT has a Return On Assets of 4.39%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MOAT outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 8.81%, MOAT is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.50% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 8.17%, MOAT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.25% of the companies in the same industry.
MOAT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.25%. This is in line with the industry average of 8.51%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.39% | ||
| ROE | 8.81% | ||
| ROIC | 8.17% |
ROA(3y)5.45%
ROA(5y)4.73%
ROE(3y)10.95%
ROE(5y)10.02%
ROIC(3y)9.25%
ROIC(5y)8.5%
1.3 Margins
MOAT has a Profit Margin (5.84%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MOAT has remained more or less at the same level.
MOAT has a Operating Margin of 10.65%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MOAT outperforms 53.75% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MOAT has remained more or less at the same level.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 27.60%, MOAT is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.25% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MOAT has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.65% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.84% | ||
| GM | 27.6% |
OM growth 3Y-2.46%
OM growth 5Y-1.24%
PM growth 3Y-3.58%
PM growth 5Y-0.79%
GM growth 3Y-0.99%
GM growth 5Y-0.59%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
MOAT has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
MOAT has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for MOAT has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
MOAT has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.88 indicates that MOAT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.88, MOAT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.75% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MOAT is 6.05, which is on the high side as it means it would take MOAT, 6.05 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
MOAT has a Debt to FCF ratio of 6.05. This is in the lower half of the industry: MOAT underperforms 61.25% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32 indicates that MOAT is not too dependend on debt financing.
MOAT has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.32) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.88 |
ROIC/WACC1.1
WACC7.43%
2.3 Liquidity
MOAT has a Current Ratio of 1.80. This is a normal value and indicates that MOAT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
MOAT has a Current ratio of 1.80. This is in the lower half of the industry: MOAT underperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
MOAT has a Quick Ratio of 1.12. This is a normal value and indicates that MOAT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
MOAT has a Quick ratio of 1.12. This is in the lower half of the industry: MOAT underperforms 71.25% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.8 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.12 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
MOAT shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -18.28%.
Measured over the past 5 years, MOAT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 1.64% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -3.62% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.41% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-18.28%
EPS 3Y0.78%
EPS 5Y1.64%
EPS Q2Q%-26.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.62%
Revenue growth 3Y4.55%
Revenue growth 5Y2.41%
Sales Q2Q%-3.36%
3.2 Future
MOAT is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 16.31% yearly.
MOAT is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.56% yearly.
EPS Next Y22.75%
EPS Next 2Y19.47%
EPS Next 3Y16.31%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.64%
Revenue Next 2Y0.47%
Revenue Next 3Y1.52%
Revenue Next 5Y2.56%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
MOAT is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 38.02.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MOAT is valued a bit more expensive than 71.25% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.43, MOAT is valued a bit more expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.28, the valuation of MOAT can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MOAT is valued a bit more expensive than 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MOAT to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.87), we can say MOAT is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 38.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.28 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MOAT is valued a bit more expensive than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MOAT is valued a bit more expensive than 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 47.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.09 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
MOAT's earnings are expected to grow with 16.31% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.67
PEG (5Y)23.14
EPS Next 2Y19.47%
EPS Next 3Y16.31%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
MOAT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.49%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.98, MOAT pays a better dividend. On top of this MOAT pays more dividend than 92.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
MOAT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.45.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.49% |
5.2 History
The dividend of MOAT is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.84%!
MOAT has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
MOAT has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.84%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
MOAT pays out 62.40% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of MOAT is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP62.4%
EPS Next 2Y19.47%
EPS Next 3Y16.31%
NYSEARCA:MOAT (9/12/2025, 3:42:39 PM)
97.34
-1.47 (-1.49%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners39.91%
Inst Owner Change-7.29%
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap68.70B
Analysts80.87
Price Target112.42 (15.49%)
Short Float %0.03%
Short Ratio0.33
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.49% |
Yearly Dividend1.58
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.84%
DP62.4%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)1.21%
PT rev (3m)13.99%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-9.31%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.31%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.24%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.45%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 38.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.28 | ||
| P/S | 2.2 | ||
| P/FCF | 47.41 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.38 | ||
| P/B | 3.32 | ||
| P/tB | 4.51 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.09 |
EPS(TTM)2.56
EY2.63%
EPS(NY)4.37
Fwd EY4.49%
FCF(TTM)2.05
FCFY2.11%
OCF(TTM)5.6
OCFY5.75%
SpS44.27
BVpS29.34
TBVpS21.6
PEG (NY)1.67
PEG (5Y)23.14
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.39% | ||
| ROE | 8.81% | ||
| ROCE | 10.41% | ||
| ROIC | 8.17% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.37% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.66% | ||
| OM | 10.65% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.84% | ||
| GM | 27.6% | ||
| FCFM | 4.64% |
ROA(3y)5.45%
ROA(5y)4.73%
ROE(3y)10.95%
ROE(5y)10.02%
ROIC(3y)9.25%
ROIC(5y)8.5%
ROICexc(3y)10.37%
ROICexc(5y)9.81%
ROICexgc(3y)12.78%
ROICexgc(5y)12.13%
ROCE(3y)11.87%
ROCE(5y)10.97%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-1.65%
ROICexcg growth 5Y0.27%
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.16%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.21%
OM growth 3Y-2.46%
OM growth 5Y-1.24%
PM growth 3Y-3.58%
PM growth 5Y-0.79%
GM growth 3Y-0.99%
GM growth 5Y-0.59%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.75
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.05 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.17 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 107.96% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.01% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 9.96 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 70% | ||
| Profit Quality | 79.44% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.8 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.88 |
F-Score5
WACC7.43%
ROIC/WACC1.1
Cap/Depr(3y)113.8%
Cap/Depr(5y)101.88%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.8%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.31%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-18.28%
EPS 3Y0.78%
EPS 5Y1.64%
EPS Q2Q%-26.88%
EPS Next Y22.75%
EPS Next 2Y19.47%
EPS Next 3Y16.31%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.62%
Revenue growth 3Y4.55%
Revenue growth 5Y2.41%
Sales Q2Q%-3.36%
Revenue Next Year-1.64%
Revenue Next 2Y0.47%
Revenue Next 3Y1.52%
Revenue Next 5Y2.56%
EBIT growth 1Y-17.5%
EBIT growth 3Y1.98%
EBIT growth 5Y1.14%
EBIT Next Year66.93%
EBIT Next 3Y23.28%
EBIT Next 5Y17.51%
FCF growth 1Y-20.46%
FCF growth 3Y21.5%
FCF growth 5Y7.22%
OCF growth 1Y-10.1%
OCF growth 3Y14.27%
OCF growth 5Y5.48%