Nufarm (ASX:NUF) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 18, 2026)

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ASX:NUF Nufarm Ltd ASX:NUF
57 GF Score
Price A$2.80
GF Value A$3.89
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Nufarm Moat Score?

Nufarm ASX:NUF -0.71% 57 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:NUF with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of A$3.89 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 270 Agriculture companies, Nufarm ranks better than 97.41% on this metric.

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

Nufarm has Narrow Moat: Nufarm Ltd has a solid narrow moat due to its valuable intellectual property in agricultural chemicals and a strong distribution network. While it faces competition, its brand strength and customer loyalty in certain markets provide a modest competitive advantage. However, it lacks the scale or regulatory barriers to be considered a wide 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 Nufarm might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Nufarm  (ASX:NUF) 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

Nufarm Moat Score Related Terms

ASX:NUF vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Moat Score Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Nufarm'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.

Nufarm Moat Score vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Nufarm's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Nufarm (ASX:NUF) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 18, 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, Nufarm ranks #7 out of 270 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 2.6%.
Is Nufarm's Moat Score too high?
Nufarm's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Nufarm ranks #7 out of 270 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nufarm has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nufarm's Moat Score compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Nufarm ranks #7 out of 270 companies for Moat Score. This places Nufarm in the top 3% 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 an Agriculture company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Agriculture 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. Nufarm's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nufarm stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nufarm (ASX:NUF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$3.89, compared to a current price of A$2.80 — trading 28% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Nufarm's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Nufarm (ASX:NUF), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 18, 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 Nufarm (ASX:NUF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nufarm stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$2.80 is trading 28% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$3.89. GuruFocus considers Nufarm to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:NUF:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: A$3.89 vs. price of A$2.80 (28% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Nufarm Business Description

Other Exchanges NUFMF:USANUF:Germany
Address 103-105 Pipe Road, Laverton North, Auckland, VIC, AUS, 3026
Nufarm Limited is a global crop-protection company that develops, manufactures, and sells a range of crop-protection products, including herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides. Nufarm sells its products in most of the world's major agricultural regions, and operates primarily in the off-patent segment of the crop-protection market. Nufarm operates along two business lines: crop protection and seed technologies.
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