The Moat Index

A10 NETWORKS, INC.

ATEN · Technology · $2.6B mkt cap · FY2025 filings · Narrow moat

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68/ 100
Narrow moat

The four filters

Pricing power100

Median gross margin 78.2% over 10y, very stable.

Returns on capital78

Median ROIC 18.1%, above the 9% hurdle in 60% of years.

Balance-sheet safety37

Net debt/EBITDA 2.4x, interest coverage 8x.

Capital discipline33

Owner earnings trend unclear, share count growing (dilution).

Margin of safety

Above valueOn sale
393% above value
Owner earnings (normalized)
$46.9M
Est. intrinsic value / share
$7.29
Recent price
$35.91
Discount to value
393% above value

Conservative model: 9% discount rate, 0% assumed growth (capped at 4%), maintenance capex ≈ min(capex, D&A).

Moat Score history

Score history begins 2026-07-17. Check back as the record builds.

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