Dyno Nobel (ASX:DNL) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


ASX:DNL Dyno Nobel Ltd ASX:DNL
61 GF Score
Price A$3.91
GF Value A$2.22
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Dyno Nobel Moat Score?

Dyno Nobel ASX:DNL -0.51% 61 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:DNL with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of A$2.22 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,623 Chemicals companies, Dyno Nobel ranks better than 93.16% on this metric.

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

Dyno Nobel has Narrow Moat: Dyno Nobel has a modest moat with a strong presence in the explosives industry and some economies of scale. However, it faces competition and lacks significant brand strength or unique technology.

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 Dyno Nobel might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Dyno Nobel  (ASX:DNL) 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

Dyno Nobel Moat Score Related Terms

ASX:DNL vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Dyno Nobel'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.

Dyno Nobel Moat Score vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


ASX:DNL
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Dyno Nobel (ASX:DNL) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 02, 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, Dyno Nobel ranks #111 out of 1623 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 6.8%.
Is Dyno Nobel's Moat Score too high?
Dyno Nobel's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Dyno Nobel ranks #111 out of 1623 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dyno Nobel has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dyno Nobel's Moat Score compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Dyno Nobel ranks #111 out of 1623 companies for Moat Score. This places Dyno Nobel 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. Dyno Nobel'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 Dyno Nobel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dyno Nobel (ASX:DNL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$2.22, compared to a current price of A$3.91 — trading 76.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Dyno Nobel's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 8 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 Dyno Nobel (ASX:DNL), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 02, 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 Dyno Nobel (ASX:DNL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dyno Nobel stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$3.91 is trading 76.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$2.22. GuruFocus considers Dyno Nobel to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:DNL:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: A$2.22 vs. price of A$3.91 (76.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Dyno Nobel Business Description

Other Exchanges DNLZY:USAI5P0:Germany
Address 28 Freshwater Place, Level 8, Southbank, Melbourne, VIC, AUS, 3006
Dyno Nobel is a leading global explosives company with operations in Australia, Asia, and the Americas. We estimate its share of the global commercial explosives market at about 15%. Explosives traditionally contributed around 80% of EBIT, but with the sale of the fertilizers business, this moves to 100%.
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