BNC (CEA Industries) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


BNC CEA Industries Inc BNC
43 GF Score
Price $2.70
GF Value $0.50
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is CEA Industries Moat Score?

CEA Industries BNC -3.05% 43 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates BNC with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 211 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, CEA Industries ranks better than 77.73% on this metric.

CEA Industries has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

CEA Industries has No Moat: CEA Industries Inc has limited market share and lacks significant network effects or customer switching costs. The company does not have strong brand strength or durable cost advantages, and operates in a highly competitive industry with few barriers to entry.

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 CEA Industries might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

CEA Industries  (NAS:BNC) 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

CEA Industries Moat Score Related Terms

BNC vs XOS, SCAG, GENC: Moat Score Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, CEA Industries'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.

CEA Industries Moat Score vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, CEA Industries's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
CEA Industries (BNC) has a Moat Score of 3 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, CEA Industries ranks #47 out of 211 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 22.3%.
Is CEA Industries' Moat Score too high?
CEA Industries' current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, CEA Industries ranks #47 out of 211 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CEA Industries has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CEA Industries' Moat Score compare to XOS and SCAG?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, CEA Industries ranks #47 out of 211 companies for Moat Score. This places CEA Industries in the top 22% 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery 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. CEA Industries's current Moat Score is 3. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CEA Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CEA Industries (BNC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.50, compared to a current price of $2.70 — trading 439% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. CEA Industries' overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 CEA Industries (BNC), the current Moat Score is 3 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 CEA Industries (BNC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CEA Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $2.70 is trading 439% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.50. GuruFocus considers CEA Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BNC:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $0.50 vs. price of $2.70 (439% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 3 warning signs

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

CEA Industries Business Description

Address 385 South Pierce Avenue, Suite C, Louisville, CO, USA, 80027
CEA Industries Inc through its subsidiary is focused on selling environmental control and other technologies and services to the Controlled Environment Agriculture ("CEA") industry. The company provides integrated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing ("MEP") engineering design, proprietary and curated environmental control equipment, and automation offerings that serve the CEA industry. The Company has one operating segment that is dedicated to the manufacture and sale of its products.
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