The Chemours Co (WBO:CHEM) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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WBO:CHEM The Chemours Co WBO:CHEM
43 GF Score
Price €15.71
GF Value €17.14
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is The Chemours Co Moat Score?

The Chemours Co WBO:CHEM +3.02% 43 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates WBO:CHEM with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.14 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,618 Chemicals companies, The Chemours Co ranks better than 98.7% on this metric.

The Chemours Co has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

The Chemours Co has Narrow Moat: The Chemours Co has a strong narrow moat due to its leading market position in titanium technologies and fluoroproducts, supported by economies of scale and valuable patents. However, it faces competition from other chemical companies and lacks significant brand strength or customer loyalty.

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 The Chemours Co might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

The Chemours Co  (WBO:CHEM) 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

The Chemours Co Moat Score Related Terms

WBO:CHEM vs CLMT, ASH, WDFC: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, The Chemours Co'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.

The Chemours Co Moat Score vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
The Chemours Co (WBO:CHEM) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 14, 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, The Chemours Co ranks #21 out of 1618 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 1.3%.
Is The Chemours Co's Moat Score too high?
The Chemours Co's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, The Chemours Co ranks #21 out of 1618 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, The Chemours Co has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Chemours Co's Moat Score compare to CLMT and ASH?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, The Chemours Co ranks #21 out of 1618 companies for Moat Score. This places The Chemours Co in the top 1% 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. The Chemours Co's current Moat Score is 6. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Chemours Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Chemours Co (WBO:CHEM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.14, compared to a current price of €15.71 — trading 8.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. The Chemours Co's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 The Chemours Co (WBO:CHEM), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 14, 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 The Chemours Co (WBO:CHEM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Chemours Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €15.71 is trading 8.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €17.14. GuruFocus considers The Chemours Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:CHEM:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: €17.14 vs. price of €15.71 (8.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 6 warning signs

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

The Chemours Co Business Description

Address 1007 Market Street, Wilmington, DE, USA, 19801
The Chemours Co is a provider of chemicals. It delivers customized solutions with a wide range of industrial and specialty chemicals products for various markets including coatings, plastics, refrigeration, air conditioning, paints and coatings, plastics, transportation, semiconductor, and others. The company's operating segments include Titanium Technologies, Thermal & Specialized Solutions, and Advanced Performance Materials. It generates maximum revenue from the Titanium Technologies segment. The Titanium Technologies segment is a producer of TiO2 pigment, a premium white pigment used to deliver whiteness, brightness, opacity, durability, efficiency, and protection across a variety of applications. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from North America.
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