VST Industries (NSE:VSTIND) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Aug. 08, 2026)

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NSE:VSTIND VST Industries Ltd NSE:VSTIND
84 GF Score
Price ₹219.77
GF Value ₹320.61
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is VST Industries Moat Score?

VST Industries has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

VST Industries has

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 VST Industries might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

VST Industries  (NSE:VSTIND) 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

VST Industries Moat Score Related Terms

NSE:VSTIND
84GF Score
VST Industries Ltd NSE:VSTIND
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Is VST Industries (NSE:VSTIND) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VST Industries stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹219.77 is trading 31.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹320.61. GuruFocus considers VST Industries to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:VSTIND:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: ₹320.61 vs. price of ₹219.77 (31.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 4 warning signs

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

VST Industries Business Description

Other Exchanges 509966:India
Address 1-7-1063/1065, P.O. Box No. 1804, Azamabad, Hyderabad, TG, IND, 500 020
VST Industries Ltd manufactures and distributes cigarettes and unmanufactured tobacco under the brand names Charms, Charminar, Gold, Moments, and Zaffran. The company operates its business out of India. In terms of revenue from operations, a majority comes from the sale of cigarettes and the remainder generally comes from the sale of unmanufactured tobacco. It has a single operating segment which is. Tobacco and related products. Geographical segments consist of sales within India and sales outside of India with a majority derived from India.
84GF Score

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₹219.77
Price
₹320.61
GF Value