SMCI (Super Micro Computer) Moat Score : 5/10 (As of Jul. 04, 2025)

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What is Super Micro Computer Moat Score?

Super Micro Computer has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Super Micro Computer has Narrow Moat: Super Micro Computer Inc has a solid presence in the computer hardware industry with economies of scale and some customer loyalty. The company benefits from innovation and R&D capabilities, but lacks strong brand strength and significant regulatory barriers, resulting in a solid narrow 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 Super Micro Computer might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Competitive Comparison of Super Micro Computer's Moat Score

For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Super Micro Computer'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.

Super Micro Computer's Moat Score Distribution in the Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Super Micro Computer's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Super Micro Computer's Moat Score falls into.

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Super Micro Computer (NAS:SMCI) 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
10	Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9	Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7	Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6	Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5	Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4	Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3	No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0	No Moat - No discernible moat

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Super Micro Computer Business Description

Industry

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Comparable Companies

Traded in Other Exchanges

SMCI:Mexico 1SMCI:Italy MS51:Germany MS50:Germany MS51:Germany MS51:Germany MS51:Germany SMCI:Canada SMC2:Austria

Address

980 Rock Avenue, San Jose, CA, USA, 95131

Website

https://www.supermicro.com

Super Micro Computer Inc provides high-performance server technology services to cloud computing, data centers, Big Data, high-performance computing, and the "Internet of Things" embedded markets. Its solutions include server, storage, blade, and workstations to full racks, networking devices, and server management software. The firm follows a modular architectural approach, which provides flexibility to deliver customized solutions. The Company operates in one operating segment that develops and provides high-performance server solutions based upon an innovative, modular, and open-standard architecture. More than half of the firm's revenue is generated in the United States, with the rest coming from Europe, Asia, and other regions.

Executives

David E Weigand	officer: SVP, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER	980 ROCK AVENUE, SAN JOSE CA 95131
Liu Liang Chiu-chu Sara	director, 10 percent owner, officer: Senior VP and Treasurer	980 ROCK AVE, SAN JOSE CA 95131
Charles Liang	director, 10 percent owner, officer: President and CEO	SUPER MICRO COMPUTER, INC., 980 ROCK AVE, SAN JOSE CA 95131
George Kao	officer: SVP, OPERATIONS	980 ROCK AVENUE, SAN JOSE CA 95131
Robert L Blair	director	48401 FREMONT BLVD, FREMONT CA 94538
Daniel W Fairfax	director	1421 MCCARTHY BLVD., MILPITAS CA 95035
Tally C Liu	director	50 W SAN FERNANDO ST 15TH FLR, SAN JOSE CA 95113
Sherman Tuan	director	C/O ABOVENET COMMUNICATIONS INC, 50 W SAN FERNANDO STREET, SAN JOSE CA 95113
Don W Clegg	officer: SVP, Worldwide Sales	980 ROCK AVENUE, SAN JOSE CA 95131
Shiu Leung Chan	director	48401 FREMONT BLVD, FREMONT CA 94538
Judy L. Lin	director	980 ROCK AVENUE, SAN JOSE CA 95131
Hwei-ming Fred Tsai	director	980 ROCK AVE, SAN JOSE CA 95131
Kevin S Bauer	officer: Chief Financial Officer	980 ROCK AVE., SAN JOSE CA 95131
Cheng-hsien Phidias Chou	officer: VP Worldwide Sales	980 ROCK AVENUE, SAN JOSE CA 95131
Howard Hideshima	officer: Chief Financial Officer	980 ROCK AVENUE, SAN JOSE CA 95131