JBS (JBS NV) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


JBS JBS NV JBS
82 GF Score
Price $12.07
GF Value $17.97
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is JBS NV Moat Score?

JBS NV JBS +1.86% 82 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates JBS with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.97 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,054 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, JBS NV ranks better than 96.2% on this metric.

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

JBS NV has Narrow Moat: JBS has a strong market position in the meat processing industry with economies of scale and a robust distribution network. However, it lacks significant intellectual property or regulatory barriers to achieve a strong narrow 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 JBS NV might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

JBS NV  (NYSE:JBS) 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

JBS NV Moat Score Related Terms

JBS vs MKC, SJM, HRL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, JBS NV'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.

JBS NV Moat Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
JBS NV (JBS) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 01, 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, JBS NV ranks #78 out of 2054 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 3.8%.
Is JBS NV's Moat Score too high?
JBS NV's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, JBS NV ranks #78 out of 2054 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, JBS NV has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JBS NV's Moat Score compare to MKC and SJM?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, JBS NV ranks #78 out of 2054 companies for Moat Score. This places JBS NV 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 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. JBS NV'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 JBS NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JBS NV (JBS) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.97, compared to a current price of $12.07 — trading 32.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. JBS NV's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 JBS NV (JBS), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 01, 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 JBS NV (JBS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JBS NV stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $12.07 is trading 32.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $17.97. GuruFocus considers JBS NV to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for JBS:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $17.97 vs. price of $12.07 (32.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 6 warning signs

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

JBS NV Business Description

Address Stroombaan 16, 5th Floor, Amstelveen, NH, NLD, 05118-100
JBS NV is a protein food company, selling protein products, which include fresh and frozen cuts of beef, pork, lamb, fish, whole chickens, and chicken parts, to retailers, and foodservice companies. The food products are marketed under different brands such as Swift, Just Bare, Pilgrim's Pride, Sunnyvalley, Reserva Friboi, Great Southern, etc., globally. The company's reportable segments are Beef North America, which generates maximum revenue, Brazil, Seara, Pork USA, Pilgrim's Pride, Australia, and Others. Geographically, it derives majority of its revenue from United States of America.
82GF Score

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