SalMar ASA (STU:JEPA) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 08, 2026)


STU:JEPA SalMar ASA STU:JEPA
98 GF Score
Price €9.85
GF Value €12.93
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What is SalMar ASA Moat Score?

SalMar ASA STU:JEPA +1.55% 98 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:JEPA with a GF Score™ of 98/100 and a GF Value™ of €12.93. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,054 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, SalMar ASA ranks better than 96.2% on this metric.

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

SalMar ASA has Narrow Moat: SalMar ASA has a solid narrow moat due to its strong brand and economies of scale in the aquaculture industry. It benefits from a robust distribution network, but faces competition and lacks significant intellectual property or regulatory barriers.

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 SalMar ASA might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

SalMar ASA  (STU:JEPA) 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

SalMar ASA Moat Score Related Terms

STU:JEPA vs ADM, BG, TSN: Moat Score Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, SalMar ASA'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.

SalMar ASA Moat Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
SalMar ASA (STU:JEPA) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 08, 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, SalMar ASA ranks #78 out of 2054 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 3.8%.
Is SalMar ASA's Moat Score too high?
SalMar ASA's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, SalMar ASA ranks #78 out of 2054 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SalMar ASA has a GF Score™ of 98/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SalMar ASA's Moat Score compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, SalMar ASA ranks #78 out of 2054 companies for Moat Score. This places SalMar ASA 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 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. SalMar ASA'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 SalMar ASA stock overvalued right now?
SalMar ASA (STU:JEPA) has a current Moat Score of 5. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.93, compared to a current price of €9.85 — trading 23.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. SalMar ASA's overall GF Score™ is 98/100 with 6 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 SalMar ASA (STU:JEPA), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 08, 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 SalMar ASA (STU:JEPA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SalMar ASA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €9.85 is trading 23.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €12.93.

Key valuation signals for STU:JEPA:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €12.93 vs. price of €9.85 (23.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 98/100 with 6 warning signs

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

SalMar ASA Business Description

Address Industriveien 51, Kverva, NOR, 7266
SalMar ASA produces and sells farmed salmon internationally. It operates hatcheries and controls the farming at all stages until the fish are ready to be harvested, processed, and packaged into various products. Products are developed with new mixes and packing methods to make them more convenient for customers. The salmon are sold through an in-house salesforce and close partners of the company. Proximity to customers and tracking the use of resources play a factor in delivering the raw material.
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