Gevo (MEX:GEVO) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 07, 2026)


MEX:GEVO Gevo Inc MEX:GEVO
66 GF Score
Price MXN24.69
GF Value MXN145.34
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Gevo Moat Score?

Gevo MEX:GEVO 66 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:GEVO with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN145.34 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,618 Chemicals companies, Gevo ranks better than 93.14% on this metric.

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

Gevo has Narrow Moat: Gevo has valuable intellectual property in renewable fuels and some regulatory advantages. However, its market share is modest, and it faces strong competition, resulting in a discernible but modest 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 Gevo might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Gevo  (MEX:GEVO) 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

Gevo Moat Score Related Terms

MEX:GEVO vs OEC, ALTO, HDSN: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Gevo'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.

Gevo Moat Score vs Chemicals Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Gevo'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?
Gevo (MEX:GEVO) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 07, 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, Gevo ranks #111 out of 1618 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 6.9%.
Is Gevo's Moat Score too high?
Gevo's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Gevo ranks #111 out of 1618 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gevo has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gevo's Moat Score compare to OEC and ALTO?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Gevo ranks #111 out of 1618 companies for Moat Score. This places Gevo 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. Gevo'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 Gevo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gevo (MEX:GEVO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN145.34, compared to a current price of MXN24.69 — trading 83% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Gevo's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 4 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 Gevo (MEX:GEVO), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 07, 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 Gevo (MEX:GEVO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gevo stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN24.69 is trading 83% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN145.34. GuruFocus considers Gevo to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for MEX:GEVO:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: MXN145.34 vs. price of MXN24.69 (83% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Gevo Business Description

Other Exchanges GEVO:USA0A41:UKZGV3:Germany
Address 345 Inverness Drive South, Building C, Suite 310, Englewood, CO, USA, 80112
Gevo Inc is a growth-oriented company that focuses on hard to decarbonize market sectors such as jet fuel, certain specialty fuels, on-road fuels, chemicals and materials, and certain products for the food chain such as protein and feeds made as co-products from its processes. It produces and sells competitively priced, renewable, drop-in products for these sectors, and generate carbon abatement value through its plant design and business systems. It owns and operates an ethanol plant with an adjacent CCS facility, Class VI carbon-storage well, and others. The group is currently developing the world's first large-scale ATJ facility to be co-located at the North Dakota site.
66GF Score

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