LSB Industries (STU:LS3) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


STU:LS3 LSB Industries Inc STU:LS3
55 GF Score
Price €9.35
GF Value €8.23
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is LSB Industries Moat Score?

LSB Industries STU:LS3 55 Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:LS3 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.23 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,629 Chemicals companies, LSB Industries ranks better than 90.61% on this metric.

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

LSB Industries has No Moat: LSB Industries Inc operates in a highly competitive chemical industry with minimal differentiation. It lacks significant intellectual property, strong brand loyalty, or regulatory barriers that would provide a sustainable competitive advantage.

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 LSB Industries might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

LSB Industries  (STU:LS3) 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

LSB Industries Moat Score Related Terms

STU:LS3 vs ASPI, WLKP, GPRE: Moat Score Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, LSB Industries'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.

LSB Industries Moat Score vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


STU:LS3
55GF Score
LSB Industries Inc STU:LS3
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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
LSB Industries (STU:LS3) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jun. 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, LSB Industries ranks #153 out of 1629 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 9.4%.
Is LSB Industries' Moat Score too high?
LSB Industries' current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, LSB Industries ranks #153 out of 1629 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, LSB Industries has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LSB Industries' Moat Score compare to ASPI and WLKP?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, LSB Industries ranks #153 out of 1629 companies for Moat Score. This places LSB Industries 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 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. LSB Industries'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 LSB Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LSB Industries (STU:LS3) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.23, compared to a current price of €9.35 — trading 13.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. LSB Industries' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 LSB Industries (STU:LS3), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 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 LSB Industries (STU:LS3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LSB Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €9.35 is trading 13.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.23. GuruFocus considers LSB Industries to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:LS3:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: €8.23 vs. price of €9.35 (13.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:LS3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

LSB Industries Business Description

Other Exchanges LXU:USA
Address 3503 North West 63rd Street, Suite 500, Oklahoma City, OK, USA, 73116
LSB Industries Inc is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of chemical products in the United States. The company manufactures and sells chemical products for the agricultural and industrial sectors. Its products include ammonia, fertilizer grade ammonium nitrate (AN and HDAN), and urea ammonia nitrate (UAN) for agricultural applications; high purity and commercial grade ammonia, sulfuric acids, concentrated, blended, and regular nitric acid, mixed nitrating acids, carbon dioxide, and diesel exhaust fluid for industrial applications; and industrial grade AN (LDAN) and AN solutions for mining applications. Its products are sold through distributors and directly to end customers throughout the United States and other parts of North America.
55GF Score

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