Givaudan (XSWX:GIVN) Moat Score: 8/10 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


XSWX:GIVN Givaudan SA XSWX:GIVN
84 GF Score
Price CHF3,442.00
GF Value CHF3,738.74
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Givaudan Moat Score?

Givaudan XSWX:GIVN +0.64% 84 Moat Score is 8 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:GIVN with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF3,738.74 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,623 Chemicals companies, Givaudan ranks better than 99.94% on this metric.

Givaudan has the Moat Score of 8, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat.

Givaudan has Wide Moat: Givaudan SA possesses a clear and robust wide moat with strong brand strength, significant customer loyalty, and valuable intellectual property. The company benefits from economies of scale, superior distribution networks, and consistent innovation, making its competitive advantages durable and dominant.

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 Givaudan might have Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat.

Givaudan  (XSWX:GIVN) 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

Givaudan Moat Score Related Terms

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

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Givaudan'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.

Givaudan Moat Score vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 8 mean?
Givaudan (XSWX:GIVN) has a Moat Score of 8 as of Jul. 02, 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, Givaudan ranks #1 out of 1623 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 0.099999999999994%.
Is Givaudan's Moat Score too high?
Givaudan's current Moat Score is 8. Based on the distribution chart, Givaudan ranks #1 out of 1623 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Givaudan has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Givaudan's Moat Score compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Givaudan ranks #1 out of 1623 companies for Moat Score. This places Givaudan in the top 0% 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. Givaudan's current Moat Score is 8. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Givaudan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Givaudan (XSWX:GIVN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF3,738.74, compared to a current price of CHF3,442.00 — trading 7.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 8. Givaudan's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Givaudan (XSWX:GIVN), the current Moat Score is 8 as of Jul. 02, 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 Givaudan (XSWX:GIVN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Givaudan stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF3,442.00 is trading 7.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF3,738.74. GuruFocus considers Givaudan to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:GIVN:

  • Moat Score: 8
  • GF Value™: CHF3,738.74 vs. price of CHF3,442.00 (7.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 1 warning sign

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

Givaudan Business Description

Address Chemin de la Parfumerie 5, Vernier, CHE, 1214
Spun off from Roche in 2000, Givaudan is one of the world's leading flavor and fragrance manufacturers, with a presence in more than 80 countries. It sources more than 11,000 different ingredients from over 100 countries. The company serves end consumer markets with fragrances for personal, home, and laundry care brands, including prestige perfumes. In flavors, customers are in beverages, savory, snacks, sweet goods, and dairy. Givaudan has more than 17,000 employees, and its perfumery team is the largest in the industry.
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