CYAN (Cyanotech) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 06, 2026)


CYAN Cyanotech Corp CYAN
34 GF Score
Price $0.49
GF Value $0.40
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Cyanotech Moat Score?

Cyanotech CYAN 34 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates CYAN with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.40 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,054 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Cyanotech ranks better than 91.04% on this metric.

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

Cyanotech has No Moat: Cyanotech Corp operates in a competitive nutritional supplements market with low barriers to entry. It lacks significant customer switching costs, brand strength, and proprietary technology, resulting in very weak 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 Cyanotech might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Cyanotech  (OTCPK:CYAN) 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

Cyanotech Moat Score Related Terms

CYAN vs PAVS, TOFB, ATPC: Moat Score Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Cyanotech'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.

Cyanotech Moat Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Cyanotech (CYAN) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 06, 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, Cyanotech ranks #184 out of 2054 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 9%.
Is Cyanotech's Moat Score too high?
Cyanotech's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Cyanotech ranks #184 out of 2054 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cyanotech has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cyanotech's Moat Score compare to PAVS and TOFB?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Cyanotech ranks #184 out of 2054 companies for Moat Score. This places Cyanotech 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. Cyanotech'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 Cyanotech stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cyanotech (CYAN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.40, compared to a current price of $0.49 — trading 21.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Cyanotech's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 9 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 Cyanotech (CYAN), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 06, 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 Cyanotech (CYAN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cyanotech stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.49 is trading 21.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.40. GuruFocus considers Cyanotech to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CYAN:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $0.40 vs. price of $0.49 (21.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 34/100 with 9 warning signs

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

Cyanotech Business Description

Address 73-4460 Queen Kaahumanu Highway, Suite 102, Kailua-Kona, HI, USA, 96740
Cyanotech Corp is engaged in the production of natural products derived from microalgae for the nutritional supplements market. The company's products include BioAstin Hawaiian Astaxanthin and Hawaiian Spirulina Pacifica is a dietary supplement used for extra energy, a strengthened immune system, cardiovascular benefits, and as a source of antioxidant carotenoids. BioAstin Hawaiian Astaxanthin is a dietary antioxidant shown to support and maintain the body's natural inflammatory response, enhance skin, and support eye and joint health. It derives maximum revenue from the Packaged product and geographically from the United States.
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