AdvanSix (STU:960) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Aug. 02, 2026)

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STU:960 AdvanSix Inc STU:960
67 GF Score
Price €17.40
GF Value €23.95
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is AdvanSix Moat Score?

AdvanSix STU:960 -1.64% 67 Moat Score is 5 as of Aug. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:960 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €23.95 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,617 Chemicals companies, AdvanSix ranks better than 96.1% on this metric.

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

AdvanSix has Narrow Moat: AdvanSix Inc has a solid narrow moat with durable cost advantages from economies of scale and proprietary technology. However, it lacks significant network effects and strong brand strength.

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 AdvanSix might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

AdvanSix  (STU:960) 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

AdvanSix Moat Score Related Terms

STU:960 vs RYAM, ASPI, VHI: Moat Score Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, AdvanSix'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.

AdvanSix Moat Score vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


STU:960
67GF Score
AdvanSix Inc STU:960
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
AdvanSix (STU:960) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Aug. 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, AdvanSix ranks #63 out of 1617 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 3.9%.
Is AdvanSix's Moat Score too high?
AdvanSix's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, AdvanSix ranks #63 out of 1617 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, AdvanSix has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AdvanSix's Moat Score compare to RYAM and ASPI?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, AdvanSix ranks #63 out of 1617 companies for Moat Score. This places AdvanSix 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 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. AdvanSix'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 AdvanSix stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AdvanSix (STU:960) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €23.95, compared to a current price of €17.40 — trading 27.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. AdvanSix's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 10 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 AdvanSix (STU:960), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Aug. 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 AdvanSix (STU:960) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AdvanSix stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €17.40 is trading 27.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €23.95. GuruFocus considers AdvanSix to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:960:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €23.95 vs. price of €17.40 (27.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 10 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:960 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

AdvanSix Business Description

Other Exchanges ASIX:USA
Address 300 Kimball Drive, Suite 101, Parsippany, NJ, USA, 07054
AdvanSix Inc is a diversified chemistry company playing a critical role in international supply chains, innovating and delivering essential products for customers across a wide variety of end markets and applications that touch people's lives, including building and construction, fertilizers, agrochemicals, plastics, solvents, packaging, paints, coatings, adhesives, and electronics. The company's key products include Nylon, Caprolactam, Plant Nutrients, and Chemical Intermediates. The majority of sales are from Plant Nutrients products. The company operates in the United States and internationally, with the majority of revenue coming from the United States.
67GF Score

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