Village Farms International (STU:02V) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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STU:02V Village Farms International Inc STU:02V
69 GF Score
Price €1.78
GF Value €1.05
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Village Farms International Moat Score?

Village Farms International STU:02V +1.14% 69 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:02V with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,055 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Village Farms International ranks better than 91.09% on this metric.

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

Village Farms International has No Moat: Village Farms faces significant competition in the agricultural sector with limited pricing power and no significant cost advantages. Its market position is not strong enough to warrant a narrow 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 Village Farms International might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Village Farms International  (STU:02V) 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

Village Farms International Moat Score Related Terms

STU:02V vs LMNR, AFRI, ALCO: Moat Score Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Village Farms International'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.

Village Farms International Moat Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Village Farms International's Moat Score falls into.


STU:02V
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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Village Farms International (STU:02V) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 14, 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, Village Farms International ranks #183 out of 2055 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 8.9%.
Is Village Farms International's Moat Score too high?
Village Farms International's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Village Farms International ranks #183 out of 2055 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Village Farms International has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Village Farms International's Moat Score compare to LMNR and AFRI?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Village Farms International ranks #183 out of 2055 companies for Moat Score. This places Village Farms International in the top 9% 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. Village Farms International'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 Village Farms International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Village Farms International (STU:02V) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.05, compared to a current price of €1.78 — trading 69% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Village Farms International's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 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 Village Farms International (STU:02V), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 14, 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 Village Farms International (STU:02V) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Village Farms International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €1.78 is trading 69% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.05. GuruFocus considers Village Farms International to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:02V:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: €1.05 vs. price of €1.78 (69% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:02V stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Village Farms International Business Description

Other Exchanges VFF:USA
Address 90 Colonial Parkway, Lake Mary, FL, USA, 32746
Village Farms International Inc owns and operates intensive agricultural greenhouse facilities in British Columbia and Texas, where it produces, markets and sells tomatoes, bell peppers and cucumbers. Its wholly owned subsidiary, Pure Sunfarms, is a vertically integrated licensed producer and supplier of cannabis products sold to other licensed providers and provincial governments across Canada and internationally. The Company's wholly owned subsidiary, Balanced Health, develops and sells, cannabidiol (CBD) based products including ingestible, edible and topical applications. The operating segments of the Company are VF Fresh (Produce), Cannabis Canada, Cannabis U.S., Clean Energy, and Cannabis - Netherlands. The company makes majority of its revenue from the Cannabis Canada segment.
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