Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


FRA:SY4 Ascent Industries Co FRA:SY4
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Price €11.70
GF Value €5.84
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Ascent Industries Co Moat Score?

Ascent Industries Co FRA:SY4 -0.85% 50 Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:SY4 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.84 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,628 Chemicals companies, Ascent Industries Co ranks better than 90.6% on this metric.

Ascent Industries Co has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Ascent Industries Co has No Moat: Ascent Industries Co has very weak competitive advantages. It operates in a highly competitive industry with minimal market leadership, limited brand strength, and no significant intellectual property or regulatory barriers.

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 Ascent Industries Co might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Ascent Industries Co  (FRA:SY4) 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

Ascent Industries Co Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:SY4 vs BLGO, ORGN, GURE: Moat Score Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Ascent Industries Co'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.

Ascent Industries Co Moat Score vs Chemicals Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Ascent Industries Co's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jun. 24, 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, Ascent Industries Co ranks #153 out of 1628 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 9.4%.
Is Ascent Industries Co's Moat Score too high?
Ascent Industries Co's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Ascent Industries Co ranks #153 out of 1628 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ascent Industries Co has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ascent Industries Co's Moat Score compare to BLGO and ORGN?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ascent Industries Co ranks #153 out of 1628 companies for Moat Score. This places Ascent Industries Co in the top 9% 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. Ascent Industries Co's current Moat Score is 3. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ascent Industries Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.84, compared to a current price of €11.70 — trading 100.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Ascent Industries Co's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 2 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 Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 24, 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 Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascent Industries Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €11.70 is trading 100.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.84. GuruFocus considers Ascent Industries Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:SY4:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: €5.84 vs. price of €11.70 (100.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SY4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Ascent Industries Co Business Description

Other Exchanges ACNT:USA
Address 20 N. Martingale Road, Suite 430, Schaumburg, IL, USA, 60173
Ascent Industries Co is a specialty chemicals company focused on the development, production, and distribution of tailored, performance-driven chemical solutions. Its customers are spread across energy, household, industrial and institutional (HII), personal care, coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers (CASE), agriculture, water treatment, pulp and paper, construction, automotive, and other industrial markets. The company's core product portfolio includes surfactants, defoamers, lubricating agents, flame retardants, and specialty intermediates, offered in both petroleum-based and bio-based formulations. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from the United States, followed by Mexico, Canada, Honduras, Colombia, the Netherlands, Costa Rica, Japan, and other markets.
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