BRCNF (Burcon NutraScience) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


BRCNF Burcon NutraScience Corp BRCNF
48 GF Score
Price $1.36
GF Value $5.35
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Burcon NutraScience Moat Score?

Burcon NutraScience BRCNF -16.05% 48 Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates BRCNF with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.35 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,058 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Burcon NutraScience ranks better than 91.06% on this metric.

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

Burcon NutraScience has No Moat: Burcon NutraScience Corp has limited market share and lacks significant competitive advantages. While it holds some patents, the company faces challenges in scaling and establishing a strong brand presence. It operates in a competitive industry with low switching costs.

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 Burcon NutraScience might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Burcon NutraScience  (OTCPK:BRCNF) 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

Burcon NutraScience Moat Score Related Terms

BRCNF vs KHC, GIS: Moat Score Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Burcon NutraScience'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.

Burcon NutraScience Moat Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Burcon NutraScience's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Burcon NutraScience (BRCNF) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jun. 25, 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, Burcon NutraScience ranks #184 out of 2058 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 8.9%.
Is Burcon NutraScience's Moat Score too high?
Burcon NutraScience's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Burcon NutraScience ranks #184 out of 2058 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Burcon NutraScience has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Burcon NutraScience's Moat Score compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Burcon NutraScience ranks #184 out of 2058 companies for Moat Score. This places Burcon NutraScience in the top 9% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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. Burcon NutraScience'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 Burcon NutraScience stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burcon NutraScience (BRCNF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.35, compared to a current price of $1.36 — trading 74.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Burcon NutraScience's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Burcon NutraScience (BRCNF), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 25, 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 Burcon NutraScience (BRCNF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burcon NutraScience stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.36 is trading 74.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.35. GuruFocus considers Burcon NutraScience to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BRCNF:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $5.35 vs. price of $1.36 (74.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Burcon NutraScience Business Description

Other Exchanges BNE0:GermanyBU:Canada
Address 1946 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6J 1Z2
Burcon NutraScience Corp is a technology company in the development of plant-based proteins. With several issued patent applications, that have been developed, Burcon has grown a portfolio of composition, application, and process patents covering novel plant-based proteins derived from pea, canola, soy, hemp, sunflower seed, and more. Its joint venture Merit Foods is building a protein production facility in Manitoba, Canada, where it will produce, under license, Burcon's novel pea and canola protein ingredients.
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