ANDE (Andersons) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Aug. 11, 2026)

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ANDE Andersons Inc ANDE
61 GF Score
Price $64.10
GF Value $40.54
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Andersons Moat Score?

Andersons ANDE -2.12% 61 Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates ANDE with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.54 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 317 Retail - Defensive companies, Andersons ranks better than 84.23% on this metric.

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

Andersons has Narrow Moat: Andersons has a discernible but modest moat in the agribusiness sector. It benefits from economies of scale and a strong distribution network. However, it faces significant competition and lacks strong brand strength and customer loyalty.

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 Andersons might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Andersons  (NAS:ANDE) 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

Andersons Moat Score Related Terms

ANDE vs UNFI, CHEF, AVO: Moat Score Comparison

For the Food Distribution subindustry, Andersons'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.

Andersons Moat Score vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Andersons's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


ANDE
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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Andersons (ANDE) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Aug. 11, 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, Andersons ranks #50 out of 317 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 15.8%.
Is Andersons' Moat Score too high?
Andersons' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Andersons ranks #50 out of 317 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Andersons has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Andersons' Moat Score compare to UNFI and CHEF?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Andersons ranks #50 out of 317 companies for Moat Score. This places Andersons in the top 16% 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 Retail - Defensive company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Retail - Defensive 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. Andersons'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 Andersons stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Andersons (ANDE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $40.54, compared to a current price of $64.10 — trading 58.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Andersons' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 2 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 Andersons (ANDE), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 11, 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 Andersons (ANDE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Andersons stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $64.10 is trading 58.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $40.54. GuruFocus considers Andersons to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ANDE:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $40.54 vs. price of $64.10 (58.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Andersons Business Description

Other Exchanges AKG:Germany
Address 1947 Briarfield Boulevard, Maumee, OH, USA, 43537
Andersons Inc is an agriculture and renewable fuels company. Its operations are classified into two reportable business segments: Agribusiness, which generates maximum revenue, and Renewables. The Agribusiness segment includes merchandising and managing logistics across various commodities, as well as being a manufacturer, distributor, and retailer of agricultural and related plant nutrients. The segment specializes in the movement of physical commodities such as whole grains, grain products, feed ingredients, and domestic fuel products, among other agricultural commodities. The Renewables segment mainly produces, purchases, and sells ethanol and co-products. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the United States, followed by Canada, Mexico, and other markets.
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