Nomad Foods (LTS:0RMO) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 22, 2026)

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LTS:0RMO Nomad Foods Ltd LTS:0RMO
60 GF Score
Price €19.68
GF Value €34.18
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What is Nomad Foods Moat Score?

Nomad Foods LTS:0RMO 60 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0RMO with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €34.18. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,054 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Nomad Foods ranks better than 96.2% on this metric.

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

Nomad Foods has Narrow Moat: Nomad Foods has a solid narrow moat due to its strong brand presence in the frozen food sector and economies of scale. However, it faces significant competition and lacks substantial network effects or unique intellectual property, limiting its moat to a narrow category.

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 Nomad Foods might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Nomad Foods  (LTS:0RMO) 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

Nomad Foods Moat Score Related Terms

LTS:0RMO vs JJSF, FLO, BRBR: Moat Score Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Nomad Foods'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.

Nomad Foods Moat Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Nomad Foods'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?
Nomad Foods (LTS:0RMO) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 22, 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, Nomad Foods ranks #78 out of 2054 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 3.8%.
Is Nomad Foods' Moat Score too high?
Nomad Foods' current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Nomad Foods 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, Nomad Foods has a GF Score™ of 60/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nomad Foods' Moat Score compare to JJSF and FLO?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Nomad Foods ranks #78 out of 2054 companies for Moat Score. This places Nomad Foods 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. Nomad Foods'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 Nomad Foods stock overvalued right now?
Nomad Foods (LTS:0RMO) has a current Moat Score of 5. The stock's GF Value™ is €34.18, compared to a current price of €19.68 — trading 42.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Nomad Foods' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Nomad Foods (LTS:0RMO), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 22, 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 Nomad Foods (LTS:0RMO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nomad Foods stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €19.68 is trading 42.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €34.18.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0RMO:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €34.18 vs. price of €19.68 (42.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Nomad Foods Business Description

Address 43 Church Street West, Woking, GBR, GU21 6HT
Nomad Foods Ltd is a packaged foods company that is involved in the business of manufacturing and distributing branded frozen foods in Western Europe. The company manufactures and markets frozen food products such as fish, vegetables, poultry, Ice Cream, and ready meals like pizza. It sells its products through large grocery retailers under the brand Birds Eye in the United Kingdom and Ireland, Findus in Italy, France, Spain, and Iglo in Germany and other continental markets. The company operates through a single segment being Frozen. The majority of the revenue is generated from the United Kingdom.
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