ALTO (Alto Ingredients) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


ALTO Alto Ingredients Inc ALTO
38 GF Score
Price $4.97
GF Value $1.44
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Alto Ingredients Moat Score?

Alto Ingredients ALTO -1.68% 38 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates ALTO with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.44 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,628 Chemicals companies, Alto Ingredients ranks better than 93.18% on this metric.

Alto Ingredients has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Alto Ingredients has Narrow Moat: Alto Ingredients Inc benefits from some economies of scale and a modest market presence. However, it faces significant competition and lacks strong intellectual property or customer switching costs.

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 Alto Ingredients might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Alto Ingredients  (NAS:ALTO) 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

Alto Ingredients Moat Score Related Terms

ALTO vs OEC, GEVO, MATV: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Alto Ingredients'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.

Alto Ingredients Moat Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Alto Ingredients's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Alto Ingredients (ALTO) has a Moat Score of 4 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, Alto Ingredients ranks #111 out of 1628 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 6.8%.
Is Alto Ingredients' Moat Score too high?
Alto Ingredients' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Alto Ingredients ranks #111 out of 1628 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Alto Ingredients has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alto Ingredients' Moat Score compare to OEC and GEVO?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Alto Ingredients ranks #111 out of 1628 companies for Moat Score. This places Alto Ingredients in the top 7% 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 Chemicals company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Chemicals 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. Alto Ingredients's current Moat Score is 4. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alto Ingredients stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alto Ingredients (ALTO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.44, compared to a current price of $4.97 — trading 245.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Alto Ingredients' overall GF Score™ is 38/100 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 Alto Ingredients (ALTO), the current Moat Score is 4 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 Alto Ingredients (ALTO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alto Ingredients stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $4.97 is trading 245.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.44. GuruFocus considers Alto Ingredients to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ALTO:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $1.44 vs. price of $4.97 (245.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Alto Ingredients Business Description

Other Exchanges FPRP:Germany
Address 1300 South Second Street, Pekin, IL, USA, 61554
Alto Ingredients Inc is a producer and distributor of specialty alcohols, renewable fuels and essential ingredients in the United States. The company serves five markets: Health, Home and Beauty, Food and Beverage, Essential Ingredients, and Renewable Fuels. Its customers include food and beverage companies and consumer products manufacturers and distributors. The company operates under three segments: Marketing and distribution, Pekin Campus production, and Western production.
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