Elkem ASA (FRA:1DP) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


FRA:1DP Elkem ASA FRA:1DP
61 GF Score
Price €2.70
GF Value €1.68
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Elkem ASA Moat Score?

Elkem ASA FRA:1DP -0.22% 61 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:1DP with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.68 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,623 Chemicals companies, Elkem ASA ranks better than 96.12% on this metric.

Elkem ASA has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Elkem ASA has Narrow Moat: Elkem ASA benefits from economies of scale and proprietary technology in the materials industry. Its innovation capabilities and distribution network support a solid narrow moat, but competitive pressures and limited brand strength prevent a wider moat.

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 Elkem ASA might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Elkem ASA  (FRA:1DP) 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

Elkem ASA Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:1DP vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Elkem ASA'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.

Elkem ASA Moat Score vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Elkem ASA (FRA:1DP) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 01, 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, Elkem ASA ranks #63 out of 1623 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 3.9%.
Is Elkem ASA's Moat Score too high?
Elkem ASA's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Elkem ASA ranks #63 out of 1623 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Elkem ASA has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elkem ASA's Moat Score compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Elkem ASA ranks #63 out of 1623 companies for Moat Score. This places Elkem ASA in the top 4% 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. Elkem ASA's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elkem ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elkem ASA (FRA:1DP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.68, compared to a current price of €2.70 — trading 60.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Elkem ASA's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Elkem ASA (FRA:1DP), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 01, 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 Elkem ASA (FRA:1DP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elkem ASA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €2.70 is trading 60.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.68. GuruFocus considers Elkem ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:1DP:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €1.68 vs. price of €2.70 (60.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:1DP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Elkem ASA Business Description

Address Drammensveien 169, Oslo, NOR, 0277
Elkem ASA offers material solutions that shape a more sustainable future. The company develops silicones, silicon products, and carbon solutions by combining natural raw materials, renewable energy, and human ingenuity. The group helps its customers create and improve essential innovations in electric mobility, digital communications, health, and personal care, as well as in smarter, more sustainable cities. It has three reportable segments, namely Silicones, Silicon Products, and Carbon Solutions. It generates the majority of the revenue from the Silicones segment.
61GF Score

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