WKCMF (Wacker Chemie AG) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


WKCMF Wacker Chemie AG WKCMF
64 GF Score
Price $104.30
GF Value $86.31
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Wacker Chemie AG Moat Score?

Wacker Chemie AG WKCMF 64 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates WKCMF with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $86.31 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,623 Chemicals companies, Wacker Chemie AG ranks better than 98.71% on this metric.

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

Wacker Chemie AG has Narrow Moat: Wacker Chemie has a strong narrow moat due to its proprietary technology and economies of scale in the chemical industry. It benefits from a strong brand and customer loyalty, but faces competition from global chemical companies, limiting its pricing power.

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 Wacker Chemie AG might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Wacker Chemie AG  (OTCPK:WKCMF) 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

Wacker Chemie AG Moat Score Related Terms

WKCMF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Wacker Chemie AG'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.

Wacker Chemie AG Moat Score vs Chemicals Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Wacker Chemie AG's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Wacker Chemie AG (WKCMF) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 03, 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, Wacker Chemie AG ranks #21 out of 1623 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 1.3%.
Is Wacker Chemie AG's Moat Score too high?
Wacker Chemie AG's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Wacker Chemie AG ranks #21 out of 1623 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Wacker Chemie AG has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wacker Chemie AG's Moat Score compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Wacker Chemie AG ranks #21 out of 1623 companies for Moat Score. This places Wacker Chemie AG 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. Wacker Chemie AG'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 Wacker Chemie AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wacker Chemie AG (WKCMF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $86.31, compared to a current price of $104.30 — trading 20.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Wacker Chemie AG's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Wacker Chemie AG (WKCMF), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 03, 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 Wacker Chemie AG (WKCMF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wacker Chemie AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $104.30 is trading 20.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $86.31. GuruFocus considers Wacker Chemie AG to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WKCMF:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: $86.31 vs. price of $104.30 (20.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Wacker Chemie AG Business Description

Address Hanns-Seidel-Platz 4, Munich, BY, DEU, 81737
Wacker Chemie AG manufactures and sells chemicals and silicon-based products. The firm organizes itself into four segments based on product type. The Wacker Silicones segment, which generates the majority revenue of any segment, sells silicon- and methanol-based products, including durable insulators, lubricants, and sealants. The Wacker Polymers segment provides chemical binders and additives used in construction industry products. The Wacker Biosolutions segment sells chemicals to the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries. The Wacker Polysilicon segment sells material for solar power and semiconductors. The majority of revenue comes from Europe, China, India, Asia and South Korea.
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