Croda International (FRA:6CMB) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


FRA:6CMB Croda International PLC FRA:6CMB
66 GF Score
Price €34.68
GF Value €50.14
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Croda International Moat Score?

Croda International FRA:6CMB -0.63% 66 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:6CMB with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €50.14 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,623 Chemicals companies, Croda International ranks better than 98.71% on this metric.

Croda International has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Croda International has Narrow Moat: Croda International has a strong narrow moat due to its valuable intellectual property in specialty chemicals and strong brand strength. It benefits from economies of scale and consistent innovation in R&D, but lacks significant regulatory barriers or network effects to qualify for a wide 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 Croda International might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Croda International  (FRA:6CMB) 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

Croda International Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:6CMB vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Croda International'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.

Croda International Moat Score vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Croda International (FRA:6CMB) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 03, 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, Croda International ranks #21 out of 1623 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 1.3%.
Is Croda International's Moat Score too high?
Croda International's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Croda International ranks #21 out of 1623 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Croda International has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Croda International's Moat Score compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Croda International ranks #21 out of 1623 companies for Moat Score. This places Croda International 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 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. Croda International's current Moat Score is 6. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Croda International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Croda International (FRA:6CMB) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €50.14, compared to a current price of €34.68 — trading 30.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Croda International's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 8 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 Croda International (FRA:6CMB), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 03, 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 Croda International (FRA:6CMB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Croda International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €34.68 is trading 30.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €50.14. GuruFocus considers Croda International to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:6CMB:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: €50.14 vs. price of €34.68 (30.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:6CMB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Croda International Business Description

Address Cowick Hall, Snaith, Goole, East Yorkshire, GBR, DN14 9AA
Croda is a British specialty chemicals company with 60% of sales outside Europe. Croda operates through three segments: consumer care, life sciences, and industrial specialties. Consumer care produces specialty and active ingredients for cosmetics and skincare/haircare and also flavors and fragrances. The life sciences business manufactures products for healthcare and agrochemicals. The company sold the majority of its industrial businesses to Cargill in 2022, retaining only a subsegment of the business (industrial specialties segment) that supports the other two segments and sells their byproducts.
66GF Score

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