Cabot (FRA:CBT) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 05, 2026)


FRA:CBT Cabot Corp FRA:CBT
74 GF Score
Price €74.35
GF Value €65.26
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Cabot Moat Score?

Cabot FRA:CBT -1.39% 74 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:CBT with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €65.26 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,618 Chemicals companies, Cabot ranks better than 96.11% on this metric.

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

Cabot has Narrow Moat: Cabot Corp has a solid position in specialty chemicals with some cost advantages and a strong distribution network. However, it faces competition from larger chemical companies and lacks significant intellectual property or network effects, limiting its moat to a solid narrow category.

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 Cabot might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Cabot  (FRA:CBT) 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

Cabot Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:CBT vs SXT, BCPC, PRM: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Cabot'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.

Cabot Moat Score vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Cabot (FRA:CBT) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 05, 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, Cabot ranks #63 out of 1618 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 3.9%.
Is Cabot's Moat Score too high?
Cabot's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Cabot ranks #63 out of 1618 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cabot has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cabot's Moat Score compare to SXT and BCPC?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Cabot ranks #63 out of 1618 companies for Moat Score. This places Cabot 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. Cabot'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 Cabot stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cabot (FRA:CBT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €65.26, compared to a current price of €74.35 — trading 13.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Cabot's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Cabot (FRA:CBT), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 05, 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 Cabot (FRA:CBT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cabot stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €74.35 is trading 13.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €65.26. GuruFocus considers Cabot to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CBT:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €65.26 vs. price of €74.35 (13.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Cabot Business Description

Other Exchanges CBT:USACBT:Germany
Address Two Seaport Lane, Suite 1400, Boston, MA, USA, 02210
Cabot Corp manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals, materials, and chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into the following operating segments based on the product type; the Reinforcement Materials segment which generates maximum revenue provides reinforcing carbon products used in tires, and industrial products such as hoses, belts, extruded profiles, and molded goods; and the Performance Chemicals segment aggregates the specialty carbons, specialty compounds, fumed metal oxides, battery materials, inkjet colorants, and aerogel product lines. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from its customers in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa and the rest from the Americas and Asia Pacific region.
74GF Score

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