NewMarket (FRA:UG9) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 06, 2026)


FRA:UG9 NewMarket Corp FRA:UG9
80 GF Score
Price €670.00
GF Value €482.87
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is NewMarket Moat Score?

NewMarket FRA:UG9 -0.74% 80 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:UG9 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €482.87 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,618 Chemicals companies, NewMarket ranks better than 98.7% on this metric.

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

NewMarket has Narrow Moat: NewMarket Corp has a strong narrow moat due to its durable cost advantages and proprietary technology in the petroleum additives industry. The company benefits from economies of scale and a superior distribution network, though it lacks significant regulatory barriers or exclusive licenses.

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

NewMarket  (FRA:UG9) 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

NewMarket Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:UG9 vs AXTA, EMN, PRM: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, NewMarket'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.

NewMarket Moat Score vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


FRA:UG9
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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
NewMarket (FRA:UG9) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 06, 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, NewMarket ranks #21 out of 1618 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 1.3%.
Is NewMarket's Moat Score too high?
NewMarket's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, NewMarket ranks #21 out of 1618 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, NewMarket has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NewMarket's Moat Score compare to AXTA and EMN?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, NewMarket ranks #21 out of 1618 companies for Moat Score. This places NewMarket 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. NewMarket'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 NewMarket stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NewMarket (FRA:UG9) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €482.87, compared to a current price of €670.00 — trading 38.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. NewMarket's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 5 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 NewMarket (FRA:UG9), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 06, 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 NewMarket (FRA:UG9) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NewMarket stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €670.00 is trading 38.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €482.87. GuruFocus considers NewMarket to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:UG9:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: €482.87 vs. price of €670.00 (38.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:UG9 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

NewMarket Business Description

Other Exchanges NEU:USAUG9:Germany
Address 330 South Fourth Street, Richmond, VA, USA, 23219-4350
NewMarket Corp is a holding company that, through its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells petroleum additives used in lubricating oils and fuels to enhance performance. The company operates through two segments: petroleum additives, mainly represented by Afton, where lubricant additives improve the efficiency and durability of base fluids and fuel additives help meet fuel specifications and improve fuel performance, and specialty materials, represented by AMPAC and Calca, including the antiknock compounds business of Ethyl, where primary raw materials include electricity, sodium chlorate, ammonia, chlorine, caustic, and hydrochloric acid, with graphite used in electrolytic cells. The company has operations in North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, and EMEAI regions.
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