Clariant AG (XSWX:CLN) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


XSWX:CLN Clariant AG XSWX:CLN
61 GF Score
Price CHF7.31
GF Value CHF9.92
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Clariant AG Moat Score?

Clariant AG XSWX:CLN -1.95% 61 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:CLN with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF9.92 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,629 Chemicals companies, Clariant AG ranks better than 96.13% on this metric.

Clariant AG has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Clariant AG has Narrow Moat: Clariant AG has a solid narrow moat with strong brand strength and economies of scale in specialty chemicals. However, it lacks the significant regulatory barriers or network effects needed for a wide 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 Clariant AG might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Clariant AG  (XSWX:CLN) 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

Clariant AG Moat Score Related Terms

XSWX:CLN vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Clariant 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.

Clariant AG Moat Score vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Clariant AG (XSWX:CLN) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 28, 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, Clariant AG ranks #63 out of 1629 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 3.9%.
Is Clariant AG's Moat Score too high?
Clariant AG's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Clariant AG ranks #63 out of 1629 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Clariant AG has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clariant AG's Moat Score compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Clariant AG ranks #63 out of 1629 companies for Moat Score. This places Clariant AG in the top 4% 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. Clariant AG's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Clariant AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clariant AG (XSWX:CLN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF9.92, compared to a current price of CHF7.31 — trading 26.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Clariant AG's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Clariant AG (XSWX:CLN), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 28, 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 Clariant AG (XSWX:CLN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clariant AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF7.31 is trading 26.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF9.92. GuruFocus considers Clariant AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:CLN:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: CHF9.92 vs. price of CHF7.31 (26.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Clariant AG Business Description

Address Rothausstrasse 61, Muttenz, CHE, 4132
Clariant AG is a Switzerland-based specialty chemicals company with world-wide operations. It develops, manufactures, distributes, and sells a broad range of specialty chemicals, which play a key role in its customers' manufacturing and treatment processes or add value to their end products. The company reports in three business areas: care chemicals, absorbents and additives and catalysts. Care chemicals mainly targets consumer end markets such as personal care and homecare, but it also has an industrial component. Absorbents and additives encompass Clariant's coatings and adhesives, absorbents, and plastics segments. Catalysts manufacturers process catalysts, mainly for petrochemical and syngas plants.
61GF Score

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