Green Plains (LTS:0J0P) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 13, 2026)


LTS:0J0P Green Plains Inc LTS:0J0P
57 GF Score
Price $16.78
GF Value $9.15
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Green Plains Moat Score?

Green Plains LTS:0J0P +2.63% 57 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0J0P with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,618 Chemicals companies, Green Plains ranks better than 93.14% on this metric.

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

Green Plains has Narrow Moat: Green Plains benefits from some economies of scale and innovation in biofuels, but faces significant competition and lacks strong pricing power.

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 Green Plains might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Green Plains  (LTS:0J0P) 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

Green Plains Moat Score Related Terms

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For the Chemicals subindustry, Green Plains'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.

Green Plains Moat Score vs Chemicals Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Green Plains'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?
Green Plains (LTS:0J0P) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 13, 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, Green Plains ranks #111 out of 1618 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 6.9%.
Is Green Plains' Moat Score too high?
Green Plains' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Green Plains ranks #111 out of 1618 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Green Plains has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Green Plains' Moat Score compare to TROX and WLKP?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Green Plains ranks #111 out of 1618 companies for Moat Score. This places Green Plains 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 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. Green Plains'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 Green Plains stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Green Plains (LTS:0J0P) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.15, compared to a current price of $16.78 — trading 83.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Green Plains' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Green Plains (LTS:0J0P), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 13, 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 Green Plains (LTS:0J0P) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Green Plains stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $16.78 is trading 83.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.15. GuruFocus considers Green Plains to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0J0P:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $9.15 vs. price of $16.78 (83.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0J0P stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Green Plains Business Description

Other Exchanges GPRE:USAG3V:Germany
Address 1811 Aksarben Drive, Omaha, NE, USA, 68106
Green Plains Inc manufactures and sells ethanol and ethanol byproducts in two segments based on function. The ethanol production segment, which generates the majority of revenue, includes the production of ethanol, distillers grains, Ultra-High Protein and renewable corn oil. The agribusiness and energy services segment includes grain handling and storage, commodity marketing and merchant trading for company-produced and third-party ethanol, distillers grains, Ultra-High Protein, renewable corn oil, natural gas and other commodities.
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