CTVA (Corteva) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


CTVA Corteva Inc CTVA
78 GF Score
Price $84.20
GF Value $64.59
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Corteva Moat Score?

Corteva CTVA +1.00% 78 Moat Score is 7 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates CTVA with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $64.59 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 271 Agriculture companies, Corteva ranks better than 99.26% on this metric.

Corteva has the Moat Score of 7, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Corteva has Wide Moat: Corteva Inc possesses a wide moat with strong R&D capabilities, valuable patents, and a robust distribution network. Its market leadership in agriculture and significant customer switching costs provide durable competitive advantages.

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 Corteva might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Corteva  (NYSE:CTVA) 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

Corteva Moat Score Related Terms

CTVA vs CF, MOS, SMG: Moat Score Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Corteva'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.

Corteva Moat Score vs Agriculture Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
Corteva (CTVA) has a Moat Score of 7 as of Jun. 30, 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, Corteva ranks #2 out of 271 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 0.7%.
Is Corteva's Moat Score too high?
Corteva's current Moat Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, Corteva ranks #2 out of 271 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Corteva has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Corteva's Moat Score compare to CF and MOS?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Corteva ranks #2 out of 271 companies for Moat Score. This places Corteva in the top 1% 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. Corteva's current Moat Score is 7. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Corteva stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Corteva (CTVA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $64.59, compared to a current price of $84.20 — trading 30.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7. Corteva's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 6 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 Corteva (CTVA), the current Moat Score is 7 as of Jun. 30, 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 Corteva (CTVA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Corteva stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $84.20 is trading 30.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $64.59. GuruFocus considers Corteva to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CTVA:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: $64.59 vs. price of $84.20 (30.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Corteva Business Description

Address 9330 Zionsville Road, Indianapolis, IN, USA, 46268
Corteva is an agricultural inputs pure play that was formed in 2019 when it was spun off from DowDuPont. The company is a leader in the development of new seed and crop protection products. Seeds generate the majority of profits with the remainder coming from crop protection products. Corteva plans to spin off its seeds business in late 2026. The seeds business will be named Vylor, while the crop protection business will retain the Corteva name and be a pure-play crop protection company following the divestiture. Corteva operates globally, but around half of revenue comes from North America.
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