Kerry Group (MEX:KYGAN) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


MEX:KYGAN Kerry Group PLC MEX:KYGAN
65 GF Score
Price MXN1,758.74
GF Value MXN1,739.69
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Kerry Group Moat Score?

Kerry Group MEX:KYGAN 65 Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:KYGAN with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,739.69. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,056 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kerry Group ranks better than 98.54% on this metric.

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

Kerry Group has Narrow Moat: Kerry Group has a strong narrow moat with significant market share in food ingredients. It benefits from economies of scale, strong brand strength, and consistent innovation. However, it faces competition and lacks exclusive regulatory 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 Kerry Group might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Kerry Group  (MEX:KYGAN) 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

Kerry Group Moat Score Related Terms

MEX:KYGAN vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Kerry Group'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.

Kerry Group Moat Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


MEX:KYGAN
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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Kerry Group (MEX:KYGAN) 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, Kerry Group ranks #30 out of 2056 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 1.5%.
Is Kerry Group's Moat Score too high?
Kerry Group's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Kerry Group ranks #30 out of 2056 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kerry Group has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kerry Group's Moat Score compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kerry Group ranks #30 out of 2056 companies for Moat Score. This places Kerry Group in the top 2% 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. Kerry Group'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 Kerry Group stock overvalued right now?
Kerry Group (MEX:KYGAN) has a current Moat Score of 6. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,739.69, compared to a current price of MXN1,758.74 — trading 1.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Kerry Group's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 3 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 Kerry Group (MEX:KYGAN), 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 Kerry Group (MEX:KYGAN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kerry Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN1,758.74 is trading 1.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,739.69.

Key valuation signals for MEX:KYGAN:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: MXN1,739.69 vs. price of MXN1,758.74 (1.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Kerry Group Business Description

Address Prince\'s Street, Tralee, Kerry, IRL, V92 EH11
Kerry Group is a leading taste and ingredient technology company and an innovation partner for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors. The company has more than 200 locations that supply clients in more than 50 countries. Its taste and nutrition unit earns around 67% of its revenue from developed countries and 33% from the developing world, servicing a wide range of sectors, such as meat, meals, snacks, dairy, drinks, and pharmaceuticals. Kerry has expanded through a combination of organic development and dozens of tuck-in acquisitions.
65GF Score

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