California Nanotechnologies (TSXV:CNO) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jul. 22, 2026)

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TSXV:CNO California Nanotechnologies Corp TSXV:CNO
41 GF Score
Price C$0.34
GF Value C$0.30
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is California Nanotechnologies Moat Score?

California Nanotechnologies TSXV:CNO -2.86% 41 Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSXV:CNO with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of C$0.30 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,617 Chemicals companies, California Nanotechnologies ranks better than 89.05% on this metric.

California Nanotechnologies has the Moat Score of 2, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

California Nanotechnologies has No Moat: California Nanotechnologies Corp has limited market presence and lacks significant intellectual property or cost advantages. The company's niche focus and small scale do not provide a durable competitive advantage in the broader materials sector.

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 California Nanotechnologies might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

California Nanotechnologies  (TSXV:CNO) 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

California Nanotechnologies Moat Score Related Terms

TSXV:CNO vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, California Nanotechnologies'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.

California Nanotechnologies Moat Score vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
California Nanotechnologies (TSXV:CNO) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Jul. 22, 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, California Nanotechnologies ranks #177 out of 1617 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 10.9%.
Is California Nanotechnologies' Moat Score too high?
California Nanotechnologies' current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, California Nanotechnologies ranks #177 out of 1617 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, California Nanotechnologies has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does California Nanotechnologies' Moat Score compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, California Nanotechnologies ranks #177 out of 1617 companies for Moat Score. This places California Nanotechnologies in the top 11% 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. California Nanotechnologies's current Moat Score is 2. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is California Nanotechnologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, California Nanotechnologies (TSXV:CNO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$0.30, compared to a current price of C$0.34 — trading 13.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2. California Nanotechnologies' overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 7 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 California Nanotechnologies (TSXV:CNO), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 22, 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 California Nanotechnologies (TSXV:CNO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, California Nanotechnologies stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$0.34 is trading 13.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$0.30. GuruFocus considers California Nanotechnologies to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSXV:CNO:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: C$0.30 vs. price of C$0.34 (13.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 7 warning signs

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

California Nanotechnologies Business Description

Other Exchanges CANOF:USAR14:Germany
Address 110 Yonge Street, Suite 1601, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5C 1T4
California Nanotechnologies Corp engages in the production, and research and development of nanostructured components and materials. Its products include High-Strength Graphite Spark tooling, Plasma Sintering Tooling, Tungsten Carbide Tooling, Carbon Graphite Foil, Carbon Felt and Yarn, and others.
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