Ingevity (MEX:NGVT) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


MEX:NGVT Ingevity Corp MEX:NGVT
65 GF Score
Price MXN1,430.00
GF Value MXN833.30
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Ingevity Moat Score?

Ingevity MEX:NGVT 65 Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:NGVT with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN833.30. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,624 Chemicals companies, Ingevity ranks better than 98.71% on this metric.

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

Ingevity has Narrow Moat: Ingevity Corp has a strong narrow moat with proprietary technology and economies of scale in specialty chemicals. The company benefits from brand strength and customer loyalty, but lacks significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses to qualify for 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 Ingevity might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Ingevity  (MEX:NGVT) 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

Ingevity Moat Score Related Terms

MEX:NGVT vs KWR, MTX, ASH: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Ingevity'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.

Ingevity Moat Score vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


MEX:NGVT
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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Ingevity (MEX:NGVT) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jun. 29, 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, Ingevity ranks #21 out of 1624 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 1.3%.
Is Ingevity's Moat Score too high?
Ingevity's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Ingevity ranks #21 out of 1624 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ingevity has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ingevity's Moat Score compare to KWR and MTX?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ingevity ranks #21 out of 1624 companies for Moat Score. This places Ingevity 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. Ingevity'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 Ingevity stock overvalued right now?
Ingevity (MEX:NGVT) has a current Moat Score of 6. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN833.30, compared to a current price of MXN1,430.00 — trading 71.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Ingevity's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 6 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 Ingevity (MEX:NGVT), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 29, 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 Ingevity (MEX:NGVT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ingevity stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN1,430.00 is trading 71.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN833.30.

Key valuation signals for MEX:NGVT:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: MXN833.30 vs. price of MXN1,430.00 (71.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Ingevity Business Description

Other Exchanges NGVT:USAIGX:Germany
Address 4920 O\'Hear Avenue, Suite 400, North Charleston, SC, USA, 29405
Ingevity Corp is a chemical manufacturer based in the United States. It conducts its operations through three segments, namely Performance Chemicals, Advanced Polymer Technologies, and Performance Materials. The bulk of its revenue is generated by the Performance Chemicals segment which deals with the manufacture and sale of specialty chemicals that find their use in a range of processes such as asphalt paving, oil exploration and production, agrochemicals, adhesives, lubricants, and publication inks. The Performance Materials segment, on the other hand, focuses on automotive carbon products used in automobiles. The Advanced Polymer Technologies segment produces caprolactone and caprolactone-based specialty polymers. The company generates the majority of its revenue from North America.
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