Celanese (FRA:DG3) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 08, 2026)


FRA:DG3 Celanese Corp FRA:DG3
75 GF Score
Price €41.26
GF Value €60.02
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Celanese Moat Score?

Celanese FRA:DG3 -0.51% 75 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:DG3 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €60.02 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,618 Chemicals companies, Celanese ranks better than 98.7% on this metric.

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

Celanese has Narrow Moat: Celanese Corp has a strong narrow moat due to its economies of scale and proprietary technology in chemical production. It benefits from a solid distribution network and some pricing power, but lacks the regulatory barriers and brand strength 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 Celanese might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Celanese  (FRA:DG3) 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

Celanese Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:DG3 vs OLN, HUN, REX: Moat Score Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Celanese'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.

Celanese Moat Score vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Celanese (FRA:DG3) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 08, 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, Celanese ranks #21 out of 1618 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 1.3%.
Is Celanese's Moat Score too high?
Celanese's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Celanese ranks #21 out of 1618 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Celanese has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Celanese's Moat Score compare to OLN and HUN?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Celanese ranks #21 out of 1618 companies for Moat Score. This places Celanese 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. Celanese'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 Celanese stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Celanese (FRA:DG3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €60.02, compared to a current price of €41.26 — trading 31.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Celanese's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Celanese (FRA:DG3), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 08, 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 Celanese (FRA:DG3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Celanese stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €41.26 is trading 31.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €60.02. GuruFocus considers Celanese to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:DG3:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: €60.02 vs. price of €41.26 (31.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:DG3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Celanese Business Description

Address 222 West Las Colinas Boulevard, Suite 900N, Irving, TX, USA, 75039-5421
Celanese is one of the world's largest producers of acetic acid and its downstream derivative chemicals, which are used in various end markets, including coatings and adhesives. The company is also one of the largest producers of specialty polymers, which are used in the automotive, electronics, medical, building, and consumer end markets. The company also makes cellulose derivatives used in cigarette filters.
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