LOOP (Loop Industries) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


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34 GF Score
Price $0.83
GF Value $7.05
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Loop Industries Moat Score?

Loop Industries LOOP +1.22% 34 Moat Score is 2 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates LOOP with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.05 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,629 Chemicals companies, Loop Industries ranks better than 89.07% on this metric.

Loop Industries has the Moat Score of 2, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Loop Industries has No Moat: Loop Industries lacks significant market leadership and customer loyalty. The company does not have strong intellectual property or regulatory barriers, and its cost advantages are not durable. The absence of a robust distribution network and pricing power further weakens its competitive position.

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

Loop Industries  (NAS:LOOP) 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

Loop Industries Moat Score Related Terms

LOOP vs NTIC, FEAM, FSI: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Loop Industries'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.

Loop Industries Moat Score vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
Loop Industries (LOOP) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Jun. 28, 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, Loop Industries ranks #178 out of 1629 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 10.9%.
Is Loop Industries' Moat Score too high?
Loop Industries' current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, Loop Industries ranks #178 out of 1629 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Loop Industries has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Loop Industries' Moat Score compare to NTIC and FEAM?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Loop Industries ranks #178 out of 1629 companies for Moat Score. This places Loop Industries in the top 11% 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. Loop Industries's current Moat Score is 2. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Loop Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Loop Industries (LOOP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.05, compared to a current price of $0.83 — trading 88.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2. Loop Industries' overall GF Score™ is 34/100 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 Loop Industries (LOOP), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Jun. 28, 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 Loop Industries (LOOP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Loop Industries stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.83 is trading 88.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.05. GuruFocus considers Loop Industries to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LOOP:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: $7.05 vs. price of $0.83 (88.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 34/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Loop Industries Business Description

Address 480 Fernand-Poitras Street, Terrebonne, QC, CAN, J6Y 1Y4
Loop Industries Inc is a technology company whose mission is to accelerate the world's shift toward sustainable PET plastic and polyester fiber and away from dependence on fossil fuels. Loop Industries owns patented and proprietary technology that depolymerizes no and low-value waste PET plastic and polyester fiber, including plastic bottles, packaging, and textiles such as carpets and clothing, into its base building block monomers, DMT and MEG.
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