SEED (Origin Agritech) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 26, 2026)

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SEED Origin Agritech Ltd SEED
32 GF Score
Price $1.01
GF Value $0.94
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Origin Agritech Moat Score?

Origin Agritech SEED +1.00% 32 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates SEED with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.94 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 271 Agriculture companies, Origin Agritech ranks better than 92.99% on this metric.

Origin Agritech has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Origin Agritech has No Moat: Origin Agritech Ltd operates in a competitive agricultural sector with limited differentiation. It lacks significant intellectual property, brand strength, or cost advantages to establish a durable competitive position.

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 Agritech might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Origin Agritech  (NAS:SEED) 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 Agritech Moat Score Related Terms

SEED vs SGTM, PUBC, GNVR: Moat Score Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Origin Agritech'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 Agritech Moat Score vs Agriculture Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Origin Agritech (SEED) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 26, 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 Agritech ranks #19 out of 271 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 7%.
Is Origin Agritech's Moat Score too high?
Origin Agritech's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Origin Agritech ranks #19 out of 271 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Origin Agritech has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Origin Agritech's Moat Score compare to SGTM and PUBC?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Origin Agritech ranks #19 out of 271 companies for Moat Score. This places Origin Agritech in the top 7% 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 an Agriculture company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Agriculture 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 Agritech's current Moat Score is 3. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Origin Agritech stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Origin Agritech (SEED) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.94, compared to a current price of $1.01 — trading 7.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Origin Agritech's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 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 Origin Agritech (SEED), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 26, 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 Agritech (SEED) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Origin Agritech stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1.01 is trading 7.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.94. GuruFocus considers Origin Agritech to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SEED:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $0.94 vs. price of $1.01 (7.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 32/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Origin Agritech Business Description

Other Exchanges 39O1:Germany
Address Xushuang Road, Tongzhou District, Songzhuang Town, Beijing, CHN, 101119
Origin Agritech Ltd is a Chinese agricultural technology company operating in the PRC including seed research and development activities featured in crop seed breeding and genetic improvement. The company's phytase corn was the first transgenic corn to receive the Bio-Safety Certificate from China's Ministry of Agriculture. Origin has established a robust biotechnology seed pipeline including products with glyphosate tolerance and pest resistance (Bt) traits.
32GF Score

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