FMC (MEX:FMC1) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jul. 04, 2026)


MEX:FMC1 FMC Corp MEX:FMC1
32 GF Score
Price MXN190.50
GF Value MXN1,618.27
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 11 Warning Signs
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What is FMC Moat Score?

FMC MEX:FMC1 32 Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:FMC1 with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,618.27 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 271 Agriculture companies, FMC ranks better than 99.26% on this metric.

FMC has the Moat Score of 7, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

FMC has Wide Moat: FMC Corp possesses a wide moat due to its strong market leadership, valuable intellectual property, and significant customer switching costs. The company benefits from economies of scale, a superior distribution network, and consistent innovation, providing durable competitive advantages.

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 FMC might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

FMC  (MEX:FMC1) 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

FMC Moat Score Related Terms

MEX:FMC1 vs UAN, IPI, VRDR: Moat Score Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, FMC'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.

FMC Moat Score vs Agriculture Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
FMC (MEX:FMC1) has a Moat Score of 7 as of Jul. 04, 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, FMC ranks #2 out of 271 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 0.7%.
Is FMC's Moat Score too high?
FMC's current Moat Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, FMC ranks #2 out of 271 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, FMC has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FMC's Moat Score compare to UAN and IPI?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, FMC ranks #2 out of 271 companies for Moat Score. This places FMC 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 an Agriculture company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Agriculture 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. FMC's current Moat Score is 7. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FMC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FMC (MEX:FMC1) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,618.27, compared to a current price of MXN190.50 — trading 88.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7. FMC's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 11 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 FMC (MEX:FMC1), the current Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 04, 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 FMC (MEX:FMC1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FMC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN190.50 is trading 88.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,618.27. GuruFocus considers FMC to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for MEX:FMC1:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: MXN1,618.27 vs. price of MXN190.50 (88.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 32/100 with 11 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:FMC1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

FMC Business Description

Address 2929 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 19104
FMC is a pure-play global crop protection company with a fairly balanced product portfolio across geographies and crop exposure. Through acquisitions, FMC is now one of the five largest patented crop protection companies and focuses on the development of new products, including biologicals, through its research and development pipeline.
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