IMCD NV (MEX:IMCDN) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


MEX:IMCDN IMCD NV MEX:IMCDN
80 GF Score
Price MXN1,965.20
GF Value MXN3,536.63
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is IMCD NV Moat Score?

IMCD NV MEX:IMCDN 80 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:IMCDN with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,536.63 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,629 Chemicals companies, IMCD NV ranks better than 93.19% on this metric.

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

IMCD NV has Narrow Moat: IMCD NV has a modest moat due to its strong distribution network and market leadership in specialty chemicals. However, it lacks significant network effects, intellectual property, or regulatory barriers, limiting its competitive advantages 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 IMCD NV might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

IMCD NV  (MEX:IMCDN) 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

IMCD NV Moat Score Related Terms

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

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, IMCD NV'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.

IMCD NV Moat Score vs Chemicals Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where IMCD NV'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?
IMCD NV (MEX:IMCDN) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 26, 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, IMCD NV ranks #111 out of 1629 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 6.8%.
Is IMCD NV's Moat Score too high?
IMCD NV's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, IMCD NV ranks #111 out of 1629 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, IMCD NV has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IMCD NV's Moat Score compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, IMCD NV ranks #111 out of 1629 companies for Moat Score. This places IMCD NV 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. IMCD NV'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 IMCD NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IMCD NV (MEX:IMCDN) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,536.63, compared to a current price of MXN1,965.20 — trading 44.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. IMCD NV's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 IMCD NV (MEX:IMCDN), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 26, 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 IMCD NV (MEX:IMCDN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IMCD NV stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN1,965.20 is trading 44.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,536.63. GuruFocus considers IMCD NV to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:IMCDN:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: MXN3,536.63 vs. price of MXN1,965.20 (44.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 4 warning signs

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

IMCD NV Business Description

Address Wilhelminaplein 32, Rotterdam, NLD, 3072 DE
IMCD NV is a distributor and formulator of specialty chemicals and ingredients for industrial and life-science markets. The company's product portfolio consists of two categories: Life Science, which consists of the following lines of business: Pharmaceuticals, Beauty & Personal Care, Food & Nutrition, and Home Care I&I, and the Industrial segment, which contains the lines of business of Coatings & Construction, Lubricants & Energy, Industrial Solutions and Advanced Materials. The company has four operating segments: EMEA, Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Holding companies. It derives a majority of its revenue from the EMEA segment, which includes Europe, Turkiye, Israel, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Africa.
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