Montauk Renewables (JSE:MKR) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 26, 2026)

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JSE:MKR Montauk Renewables Inc JSE:MKR
68 GF Score
Price R30.60
GF Value R70.73
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Montauk Renewables Moat Score?

Montauk Renewables JSE:MKR +2.00% 68 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:MKR with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of R70.73 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,617 Chemicals companies, Montauk Renewables ranks better than 96.1% on this metric.

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

Montauk Renewables has Narrow Moat: Montauk Renewables Inc benefits from regulatory barriers and proprietary technology in renewable energy. While it has a solid narrow moat due to these factors, it lacks strong brand strength and customer loyalty, which prevents it from achieving a wide moat status.

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 Montauk Renewables might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Montauk Renewables  (JSE:MKR) 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

Montauk Renewables Moat Score Related Terms

JSE:MKR vs CMT, HDSN, FF: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Montauk Renewables'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.

Montauk Renewables Moat Score vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Montauk Renewables (JSE:MKR) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 26, 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, Montauk Renewables ranks #63 out of 1617 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 3.9%.
Is Montauk Renewables' Moat Score too high?
Montauk Renewables' current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Montauk Renewables ranks #63 out of 1617 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Montauk Renewables has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Montauk Renewables' Moat Score compare to CMT and HDSN?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Montauk Renewables ranks #63 out of 1617 companies for Moat Score. This places Montauk Renewables 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 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. Montauk Renewables'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 Montauk Renewables stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Montauk Renewables (JSE:MKR) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R70.73, compared to a current price of R30.60 — trading 56.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Montauk Renewables' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 4 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 Montauk Renewables (JSE:MKR), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 26, 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 Montauk Renewables (JSE:MKR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Montauk Renewables stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R30.60 is trading 56.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of R70.73. GuruFocus considers Montauk Renewables to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for JSE:MKR:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: R70.73 vs. price of R30.60 (56.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Montauk Renewables Business Description

Other Exchanges MNTK:USA
Address 5313 Campbells Run Road, Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, 15205
Montauk Renewables Inc is a renewable energy company. It specializes in the recovery and processing of biogas from landfills and other non-fossil fuel sources for beneficial use as a replacement for fossil fuels. The firm develops, owns, and operates RNG projects that supply renewable fuel into the transportation and electrical power sectors. Montauk operates in two segments namely Renewable Natural Gas and Renewable Electricity Generation. It generates a majority of its revenue from the Renewable Natural Gas segment.
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