ORGN (Origin Materials) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


ORGN Origin Materials Inc ORGN
31 GF Score
Price $1.00
GF Value $10.56
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Origin Materials Moat Score?

Origin Materials ORGN +1.01% 31 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates ORGN with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.56 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,623 Chemicals companies, Origin Materials ranks better than 96.12% on this metric.

Origin Materials has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Origin Materials has Narrow Moat: Origin Materials Inc benefits from proprietary technology in sustainable materials, providing a solid narrow moat. However, the market is competitive, and the company 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 Origin Materials might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Origin Materials  (NAS:ORGN) 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

Origin Materials Moat Score Related Terms

ORGN vs GURE, DOW: Moat Score Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Origin Materials'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.

Origin Materials Moat Score vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Origin Materials (ORGN) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 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, Origin Materials ranks #63 out of 1623 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 3.9%.
Is Origin Materials' Moat Score too high?
Origin Materials' current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Origin Materials ranks #63 out of 1623 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Origin Materials has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Origin Materials' Moat Score compare to GURE and DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Origin Materials ranks #63 out of 1623 companies for Moat Score. This places Origin Materials in the top 4% 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. Origin Materials's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Origin Materials stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Origin Materials (ORGN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.56, compared to a current price of $1.00 — trading 90.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Origin Materials' overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 5 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 Origin Materials (ORGN), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 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 Origin Materials (ORGN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Origin Materials stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.00 is trading 90.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.56. GuruFocus considers Origin Materials to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ORGN:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $10.56 vs. price of $1.00 (90.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 31/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Origin Materials Business Description

Address 930 Riverside Parkway, Suite 10, West Sacramento, CA, USA, 95605
Origin Materials Inc is a technology company with a mission to enable the world's transition to sustainable materials. The platform turns the carbon found in biomass into useful materials, while eliminating the need for fossil resources and capturing carbon in the process. Its products include PET circular caps and closures, Para-xylene, carbon black, Levulinic acid, among others, by using materials like food and beverage packaging, clothing, textiles, plastics, car parts, carpeting, tires, adhesives, soil amendments, and fuels.
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