SARDY (Sanford) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


SARDY Sanford Ltd SARDY
75 GF Score
Price $19.40
GF Value $13.86
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Sanford Moat Score?

Sanford SARDY 75 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates SARDY with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.86 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,054 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Sanford ranks better than 98.54% on this metric.

Sanford has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Sanford has Narrow Moat: Sanford Ltd has a strong narrow moat with a robust distribution network and brand strength in the seafood industry. It also benefits from economies of scale, but lacks the extensive regulatory barriers needed for 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 Sanford might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Sanford  (OTCPK:SARDY) 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

Sanford Moat Score Related Terms

SARDY vs ADM, BG, TSN: Moat Score Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Sanford'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.

Sanford Moat Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


SARDY
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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Sanford (SARDY) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 02, 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, Sanford ranks #30 out of 2054 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 1.5%.
Is Sanford's Moat Score too high?
Sanford's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Sanford ranks #30 out of 2054 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sanford has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanford's Moat Score compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Sanford ranks #30 out of 2054 companies for Moat Score. This places Sanford in the top 2% 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. Sanford's current Moat Score is 6. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanford stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanford (SARDY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.86, compared to a current price of $19.40 — trading 40% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Sanford's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 2 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 Sanford (SARDY), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 02, 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 Sanford (SARDY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanford stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $19.40 is trading 40% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.86. GuruFocus considers Sanford to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SARDY:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: $13.86 vs. price of $19.40 (40% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Sanford Business Description

Other Exchanges SAN:New Zealand
Address 22 Jellicoe Street, Freemans Bay, Auckland, NTL, NZL, 1010
Sanford Ltd is a seafood company principally engaged in the fishing and aquaculture farming business. The company's activities include farming, harvesting, processing, storage, and marketing of seafood products, as well as investments in related activities. The group's operating divisions are Wildcatch and Aquaculture. Its Wildcatch segment involves catching and processing inshore and deepwater fish species, whereas the Aquaculture segment involves farming, harvesting, and processing of mussels and salmon. Some of the company's seafood products include Antarctic toothfish, Arrow squid, Gemfish, Scampi, Snapper, King Salmon, Jack mackerel, Ling, and others. Geographically, it derives the majority of its revenue from New Zealand.
75GF Score

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