NNUP (Nocopi Technologies) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Aug. 01, 2026)

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NNUP Nocopi Technologies Inc NNUP
55 GF Score
Price $1.72
GF Value $1.02
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Nocopi Technologies Moat Score?

Nocopi Technologies NNUP 55 Moat Score is 2 as of Aug. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates NNUP with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.02 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,615 Chemicals companies, Nocopi Technologies ranks better than 89.1% on this metric.

Nocopi Technologies has the Moat Score of 2, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Nocopi Technologies has No Moat: Nocopi Technologies Inc has transient advantages with limited market leadership and weak intellectual property. The company operates in a niche market with low barriers to entry and lacks significant customer switching costs or brand strength.

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 Nocopi Technologies might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Nocopi Technologies  (OTCPK:NNUP) 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

Nocopi Technologies Moat Score Related Terms

NNUP vs BON, SNES, YMAT: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Nocopi Technologies'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.

Nocopi Technologies Moat Score vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
Nocopi Technologies (NNUP) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Aug. 01, 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, Nocopi Technologies ranks #176 out of 1615 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 10.9%.
Is Nocopi Technologies' Moat Score too high?
Nocopi Technologies' current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, Nocopi Technologies ranks #176 out of 1615 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nocopi Technologies has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nocopi Technologies' Moat Score compare to BON and SNES?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nocopi Technologies ranks #176 out of 1615 companies for Moat Score. This places Nocopi Technologies in the top 11% 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. Nocopi Technologies's current Moat Score is 2. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nocopi Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nocopi Technologies (NNUP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.02, compared to a current price of $1.72 — trading 68.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2. Nocopi Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Nocopi Technologies (NNUP), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Aug. 01, 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 Nocopi Technologies (NNUP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nocopi Technologies stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1.72 is trading 68.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.02. GuruFocus considers Nocopi Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NNUP:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: $1.02 vs. price of $1.72 (68.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Nocopi Technologies Business Description

Address 480 Shoemaker Road, Suite 104, King of Prussia, PA, USA, 19406
Nocopi Technologies Inc develops and markets specialty reactive inks. The main business activities of the company are the development and distribution of document security products and the licensing of its patented reactive ink technologies for the entertainment toy and document and product authentication markets in the United States and foreign countries. The primary geographic markets of the company are North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Asia.
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