AVTXF (Avantium NV) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


AVTXF Avantium NV AVTXF
65 GF Score
Price $10.25
GF Value $8.29
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Avantium NV Moat Score?

Avantium NV AVTXF +14.15% 65 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates AVTXF with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.29 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,624 Chemicals companies, Avantium NV ranks better than 93.17% on this metric.

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

Avantium NV has Narrow Moat: Avantium NV has a discernible but modest moat due to its valuable intellectual property in renewable chemistry. However, it lacks strong brand strength and customer loyalty, and faces significant competition, limiting its market leadership and pricing power.

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 Avantium NV might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Avantium NV  (OTCPK:AVTXF) 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

Avantium NV Moat Score Related Terms

AVTXF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Avantium NV'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.

Avantium NV Moat Score vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Avantium NV (AVTXF) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 29, 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, Avantium NV ranks #111 out of 1624 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 6.8%.
Is Avantium NV's Moat Score too high?
Avantium NV's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Avantium NV ranks #111 out of 1624 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Avantium NV has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Avantium NV's Moat Score compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Avantium NV ranks #111 out of 1624 companies for Moat Score. This places Avantium NV 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. Avantium NV'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 Avantium NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avantium NV (AVTXF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.29, compared to a current price of $10.25 — trading 23.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Avantium NV's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Avantium NV (AVTXF), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 29, 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 Avantium NV (AVTXF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avantium NV stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $10.25 is trading 23.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.29. GuruFocus considers Avantium NV to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for AVTXF:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $8.29 vs. price of $10.25 (23.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Avantium NV Business Description

Address Zekeringstraat 29, Amsterdam, NLD, 1014 BV
Avantium NV along with its subsidiaries is engaged in developing and commercializing next-generation bio-based plastics and chemicals based on its technological capabilities in catalysis research and development. Avantium also provides solutions in the field of sustainable chemistry and provider of catalyst testing technology. The company operates through segments: R&D Solutions, and Renewable Polymer segments. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the R&D Solutions segment. R&D Solutions provides R&D solutions in the field of sustainable chemistry and is the provider of advanced catalyst testing technology and services to accelerate catalyst R&D. The company's products include: PEF & FDCA; CO2-based polyesters & chemicals; PlantMEG & PlantMPG; and R&D Solutions.
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