SLVYY (Solvay) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


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70 GF Score
Price $3.00
GF Value $2.86
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Solvay Moat Score?

Solvay SLVYY -0.35% 70 Moat Score is 7 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates SLVYY with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.86 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,624 Chemicals companies, Solvay ranks better than 99.45% on this metric.

Solvay has the Moat Score of 7, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Solvay has Wide Moat: Solvay SA has a strong market position in specialty chemicals, supported by valuable patents and proprietary technology. It benefits from economies of scale, significant customer switching costs, and a robust distribution network, providing durable competitive advantages.

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 Solvay might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Solvay  (OTCPK:SLVYY) 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

Solvay Moat Score Related Terms

SLVYY vs DOW: Moat Score Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Solvay'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.

Solvay Moat Score vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
Solvay (SLVYY) has a Moat Score of 7 as of Jun. 29, 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, Solvay ranks #9 out of 1624 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 0.59999999999999%.
Is Solvay's Moat Score too high?
Solvay's current Moat Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, Solvay ranks #9 out of 1624 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Solvay has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Solvay's Moat Score compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Solvay ranks #9 out of 1624 companies for Moat Score. This places Solvay in the top 1% 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. Solvay's current Moat Score is 7. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Solvay stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solvay (SLVYY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.86, compared to a current price of $3.00 — trading 5% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7. Solvay's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Solvay (SLVYY), the current Moat Score is 7 as of Jun. 29, 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 Solvay (SLVYY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solvay stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $3.00 is trading 5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.86. GuruFocus considers Solvay to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SLVYY:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: $2.86 vs. price of $3.00 (5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Solvay Business Description

Address Rue De Ransbeek, 310, Brussels, BEL, 1120
Solvay SA is a Belgium-based producer of chemicals, plastics, and composites, operating businesses in soda ash, peroxides, silica, rare earths, and fluorine. The company's segments are: Basic Chemicals, including soda ash, bicarbonate, and peroxides, serving mature and resilient markets such as building and construction, consumer goods, and food; Performance Chemicals, through Silica, Coatis, Rare Earths, and Fluorine (GBU Special Chem), offering customized products based on formulations and application expertise; and Corporate, comprising corporate and other business services, including Business Services, Procurement, and Energy expertise. Its products serve diverse end markets, including Consumer, Home & Personal Care, Healthcare, Automotive, Food & Feed, and others.
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