Austevoll Seafood ASA (OSL:AUSS) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 20, 2026)

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OSL:AUSS Austevoll Seafood ASA OSL:AUSS
83 GF Score
Price kr83.70
GF Value kr98.34
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Austevoll Seafood ASA Moat Score?

Austevoll Seafood ASA OSL:AUSS -0.24% 83 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates OSL:AUSS with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of kr98.34 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,054 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Austevoll Seafood ASA ranks better than 96.2% on this metric.

Austevoll Seafood ASA has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Austevoll Seafood ASA has Narrow Moat: Austevoll Seafood ASA benefits from economies of scale in seafood production and a strong distribution network. However, the industry faces significant competition and regulatory challenges, limiting its ability to achieve 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 Austevoll Seafood ASA might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Austevoll Seafood ASA  (OSL:AUSS) 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

Austevoll Seafood ASA Moat Score Related Terms

OSL:AUSS vs ADM, BG, TSN: Moat Score Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Austevoll Seafood ASA'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.

Austevoll Seafood ASA Moat Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Austevoll Seafood ASA's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Austevoll Seafood ASA's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Austevoll Seafood ASA (OSL:AUSS) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 20, 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, Austevoll Seafood ASA ranks #78 out of 2054 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 3.8%.
Is Austevoll Seafood ASA's Moat Score too high?
Austevoll Seafood ASA's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Austevoll Seafood ASA ranks #78 out of 2054 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Austevoll Seafood ASA has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Austevoll Seafood ASA's Moat Score compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Austevoll Seafood ASA ranks #78 out of 2054 companies for Moat Score. This places Austevoll Seafood ASA 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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. Austevoll Seafood ASA'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 Austevoll Seafood ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Austevoll Seafood ASA (OSL:AUSS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr98.34, compared to a current price of kr83.70 — trading 14.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Austevoll Seafood ASA's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 7 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 Austevoll Seafood ASA (OSL:AUSS), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 20, 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 Austevoll Seafood ASA (OSL:AUSS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Austevoll Seafood ASA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr83.70 is trading 14.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr98.34. GuruFocus considers Austevoll Seafood ASA to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for OSL:AUSS:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: kr98.34 vs. price of kr83.70 (14.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Austevoll Seafood ASA Business Description

Address Alfabygget, Storebo, NOR, 5392
Austevoll Seafood ASA is a fishery and seafood company that owns and operates fishing vessels, fishmeal plants, canning plants, freezing plants, salmon farming, and marketing and sales. The company mainly operates in Norway, the U.K., Peru, Chile, and North Atlantic region. AUSS's activities are segmented as Leroy Seafood Group ASA (Europe), Austral Group S.A.A (Peru), Foodcorp Chile S.A (Chile), Br. Birkeland AS (Norway), Br. Birkeland Farming AS (Norway) and the joint venture Pelagia Holding AS (Europe). Among the segments, Leroy Seafood Group ASA (Europe) generates the majority of the group's income.
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