VYST (Vystar) Moat Score: 1/10 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


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18 GF Score
Price $0.17
GF Value $0.01
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Vystar Moat Score?

Vystar VYST 18 Moat Score is 1 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates VYST with a GF Score™ of 18/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,623 Chemicals companies, Vystar ranks better than 88.23% on this metric.

Vystar has the Moat Score of 1, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Vystar has No Moat: Vystar Corp lacks market leadership, brand strength, and proprietary technology. The company does not have any significant competitive advantages, resulting in a very weak moat.

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 Vystar might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Vystar  (OTCPK:VYST) 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

Vystar Moat Score Related Terms

VYST vs BGLC, QGAI, CNEY: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Vystar'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.

Vystar Moat Score vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 1 mean?
Vystar (VYST) has a Moat Score of 1 as of Jul. 01, 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, Vystar ranks #191 out of 1623 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 11.8%.
Is Vystar's Moat Score too high?
Vystar's current Moat Score is 1. Based on the distribution chart, Vystar ranks #191 out of 1623 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Vystar has a GF Score™ of 18/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vystar's Moat Score compare to BGLC and QGAI?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Vystar ranks #191 out of 1623 companies for Moat Score. This places Vystar in the top 12% 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. Vystar's current Moat Score is 1. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vystar stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vystar (VYST) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.01, compared to a current price of $0.17 — trading 1600% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 1. Vystar's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 5 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 Vystar (VYST), the current Moat Score is 1 as of Jul. 01, 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 Vystar (VYST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vystar stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.17 is trading 1600% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.01. GuruFocus considers Vystar to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for VYST:

  • Moat Score: 1
  • GF Value™: $0.01 vs. price of $0.17 (1600% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 18/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Vystar Business Description

Address 365 Shrewsbury Street, Worcester, MA, USA, 01604
Vystar Corp produces a line of inventive air purifiers, which destroy viruses and bacteria through the use of ultraviolet light. The company is also the creator and exclusive owner of the inventive technology to produce Vytex Natural Rubber Latex (NRL). It manufactures and sells NRL used in various bedding products. The Company is focused on three main brands Vytex, RXAIR, and Fluid Energy Conversion (FEC).
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