AquaBounty Technologies (STU:W8N) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Aug. 25, 2026)

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STU:W8N AquaBounty Technologies Inc STU:W8N
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What is AquaBounty Technologies Moat Score?

AquaBounty Technologies STU:W8N 32 Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:W8N with a GF Score™ of 32/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,046 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, AquaBounty Technologies ranks better than 91.06% on this metric.

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

AquaBounty Technologies has No Moat: AQB has some proprietary technology in aquaculture but lacks market leadership, strong brand strength, and significant regulatory barriers, resulting in a weak competitive position.

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 AquaBounty Technologies might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

AquaBounty Technologies  (STU:W8N) 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

AquaBounty Technologies Moat Score Related Terms

STU:W8N vs AGRZ, EDBL, DTCKF: Moat Score Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, AquaBounty Technologies'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.

AquaBounty Technologies Moat Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


STU:W8N
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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
AquaBounty Technologies (STU:W8N) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Aug. 25, 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, AquaBounty Technologies ranks #183 out of 2046 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 8.9%.
Is AquaBounty Technologies' Moat Score too high?
AquaBounty Technologies' current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, AquaBounty Technologies ranks #183 out of 2046 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, AquaBounty Technologies has a GF Score™ of 32/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AquaBounty Technologies' Moat Score compare to AGRZ and EDBL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, AquaBounty Technologies ranks #183 out of 2046 companies for Moat Score. This places AquaBounty Technologies 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. AquaBounty Technologies'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 AquaBounty Technologies stock overvalued right now?
AquaBounty Technologies (STU:W8N) has a current Moat Score of 3. The current Moat Score is 3. AquaBounty Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 2 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 AquaBounty Technologies (STU:W8N), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 25, 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.

AquaBounty Technologies Business Description

Other Exchanges AQB:USA
Address 233 Ayer Road, Suite 4, Harvard, MA, USA, 01451
AquaBounty Technologies Inc is engaged in the field of land-based aquaculture and the use of technology to improve the productivity and sustainability. The company's objective is to ensure the availability of high-quality seafood to meet consumer demand while addressing critical production constraints in the popular farmed species.
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