Alpek (MEX:ALPEKA) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


MEX:ALPEKA Alpek SA MEX:ALPEKA
60 GF Score
Price MXN13.18
GF Value MXN10.59
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Alpek Moat Score?

Alpek MEX:ALPEKA +5.19% 60 Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:ALPEKA with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN10.59 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,624 Chemicals companies, Alpek ranks better than 98.71% on this metric.

Alpek has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Alpek has Narrow Moat: Alpek benefits from economies of scale and a strong distribution network in the petrochemical industry, but faces competitive pressures that limit a wide moat.

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 Alpek might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Alpek  (MEX:ALPEKA) 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

Alpek Moat Score Related Terms

MEX:ALPEKA vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Alpek'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.

Alpek Moat Score vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Alpek (MEX:ALPEKA) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jun. 30, 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, Alpek ranks #21 out of 1624 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 1.3%.
Is Alpek's Moat Score too high?
Alpek's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Alpek ranks #21 out of 1624 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Alpek has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alpek's Moat Score compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Alpek ranks #21 out of 1624 companies for Moat Score. This places Alpek in the top 1% 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. Alpek's current Moat Score is 6. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alpek stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alpek (MEX:ALPEKA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN10.59, compared to a current price of MXN13.18 — trading 24.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Alpek's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 8 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 Alpek (MEX:ALPEKA), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 30, 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 Alpek (MEX:ALPEKA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alpek stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN13.18 is trading 24.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN10.59. GuruFocus considers Alpek to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:ALPEKA:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: MXN10.59 vs. price of MXN13.18 (24.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Alpek Business Description

Other Exchanges ALPKF:USA27A:Germany
Address Avenida Gomez Morin Sur No. 1111, Col. Carrizalejo, San Pedro Garza Garcia, NL, MEX, 66254
Alpek SA is a petrochemical company with operations through two business segments: Polyester and Plastic and Chemicals. The Polyester segment comprises the production of purified terephthalic acid (PTA), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), recycled PET (rPET), and polyester fibers, which are mainly used for food and beverage packaging, textile and industrial filament markets, and The Plastics & Chemicals business segment comprises the production of polypropylene (PP), expandable styrene (EPS and Arcel), fertilizers and other chemicals, which serves a wide range of markets, including the consumer goods, automotive, construction, agriculture, pharmaceutical, and other markets. The company derives a majority of its revenue from the polyester segment.
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