LOCL (Local Bounti) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 27, 2026)

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LOCL Local Bounti Corp LOCL
56 GF Score
Price $1.08
GF Value $1.95
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Local Bounti Moat Score?

Local Bounti LOCL +1.89% 56 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates LOCL with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.95 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,053 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Local Bounti ranks better than 93.47% on this metric.

Local Bounti has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Local Bounti has Narrow Moat: Local Bounti has a modest moat due to its innovative vertical farming techniques and some cost advantages. However, the agricultural sector's competitive nature and lack of significant scale limit its moat strength.

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 Local Bounti might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Local Bounti  (NYSE:LOCL) 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

Local Bounti Moat Score Related Terms

LOCL vs ESGH, SDOT, TULP: Moat Score Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Local Bounti'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.

Local Bounti Moat Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Local Bounti (LOCL) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 27, 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, Local Bounti ranks #134 out of 2053 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 6.5%.
Is Local Bounti's Moat Score too high?
Local Bounti's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Local Bounti ranks #134 out of 2053 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Local Bounti has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Local Bounti's Moat Score compare to ESGH and SDOT?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Local Bounti ranks #134 out of 2053 companies for Moat Score. This places Local Bounti in the top 7% 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. Local Bounti's current Moat Score is 4. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Local Bounti stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Local Bounti (LOCL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.95, compared to a current price of $1.08 — trading 44.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Local Bounti's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Local Bounti (LOCL), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 27, 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 Local Bounti (LOCL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Local Bounti stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.08 is trading 44.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.95. GuruFocus considers Local Bounti to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LOCL:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $1.95 vs. price of $1.08 (44.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Local Bounti Business Description

Address 490 Foley Lane, Hamilton, MT, USA, 59840
Local Bounti Corp is a controlled environment agriculture company. The business model is based on building local facilities, operated by local teams, to deliver fresh and quality produce to local communities while maintaining a limited carbon footprint. Using proprietary technology to grow leafy greens and herbs in smart greenhouses with a cultivation process that uses less water and land than conventional agriculture, free from herbicides or pesticides. The products of the company include living lettuce, leafy greens, herbs, and others.
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