Livestock Improvement (NZSE:LIC) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 24, 2026)

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NZSE:LIC Livestock Improvement Corp Ltd NZSE:LIC
73 GF Score
Price NZ$1.22
GF Value NZ$1.13
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Livestock Improvement Moat Score?

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

Livestock Improvement 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 Livestock Improvement might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Livestock Improvement  (NZSE:LIC) 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

Livestock Improvement Moat Score Related Terms

NZSE:LIC
73GF Score
Livestock Improvement Corp Ltd NZSE:LIC
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Is Livestock Improvement (NZSE:LIC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Livestock Improvement stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NZ$1.22 is trading 8% above its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$1.13. GuruFocus considers Livestock Improvement to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NZSE:LIC:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: NZ$1.13 vs. price of NZ$1.22 (8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 4 warning signs

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Livestock Improvement Business Description

Address 605 Ruakura Road, Newstead, Hamilton, NTL, NZL, 3286
Livestock Improvement Corp Ltd is an agri-tech and herd improvement company. The company's operating segments include NZ market genetics; Herd testing; Farm software and international. It generates maximum revenue from the NZ market genetics segment. The NZ market genetics segment provides bovine genetic breeding material and related services, predominately to dairy farmers. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from New Zealand.
73GF Score

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NZ$1.22
Price
NZ$1.13
GF Value