Ingredion (FRA:CNP) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


FRA:CNP Ingredion Inc FRA:CNP
73 GF Score
Price €81.60
GF Value €97.21
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Ingredion Moat Score?

Ingredion FRA:CNP -2.10% 73 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:CNP with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €97.21 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,054 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Ingredion ranks better than 98.54% on this metric.

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

Ingredion has Narrow Moat: Ingredion Inc benefits from economies of scale and a strong distribution network in the food ingredients sector. It has some pricing power and customer loyalty, but the industry is competitive, and regulatory barriers are not exclusive, limiting its moat to a strong narrow one.

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 Ingredion might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Ingredion  (FRA:CNP) 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

Ingredion Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:CNP vs LW, CAG, CPB: Moat Score Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Ingredion'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.

Ingredion Moat Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Ingredion (FRA:CNP) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 02, 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, Ingredion ranks #30 out of 2054 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 1.5%.
Is Ingredion's Moat Score too high?
Ingredion's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Ingredion ranks #30 out of 2054 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ingredion has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ingredion's Moat Score compare to LW and CAG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Ingredion ranks #30 out of 2054 companies for Moat Score. This places Ingredion in the top 2% 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. Ingredion'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 Ingredion stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ingredion (FRA:CNP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €97.21, compared to a current price of €81.60 — trading 16.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Ingredion's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Ingredion (FRA:CNP), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 02, 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 Ingredion (FRA:CNP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ingredion stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €81.60 is trading 16.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €97.21. GuruFocus considers Ingredion to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CNP:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: €97.21 vs. price of €81.60 (16.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 1 warning sign

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

Ingredion Business Description

Other Exchanges INGR:USAI2NG34:Brazil
Address 5 Westbrook Corporate Center, Westchester, IL, USA, 60154
Ingredion is an ingredients provider for the food, beverage, brewing, and animal nutrition industries. The company processes corn, tapioca, potatoes, stevia, grains, fruits, gums, and vegetables into value-added ingredients. The company sells specialty ingredients that include starch-based texturizers and natural alternative sweeteners such as stevia. Ingredion also sells commodity ingredients that include sweeteners, such as high-fructose corn syrup, and starches, such as those used for sustainable packaging, as well as plant-based proteins. The company plans to acquire Tate & Lyle in an all-cash deal that should close in 2027.
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