Nutrien (XSWX:NTR) Moat Score: 8/10 (As of Jul. 04, 2026)


XSWX:NTR Nutrien Ltd XSWX:NTR
75 GF Score
Price CHF51.84
GF Value CHF43.56
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Nutrien Moat Score?

Nutrien XSWX:NTR 75 Moat Score is 8 as of Jul. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:NTR with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF43.56. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 271 Agriculture companies, Nutrien ranks better than 99.63% on this metric.

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

Nutrien has Wide Moat: Nutrien Ltd benefits from market leadership in agricultural inputs, economies of scale, and a strong distribution network. Its pricing power and regulatory barriers in the fertilizer industry provide robust and durable competitive advantages.

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

Nutrien  (XSWX:NTR) 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

Nutrien Moat Score Related Terms

XSWX:NTR vs : Moat Score Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Nutrien'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.

Nutrien Moat Score vs Agriculture Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Nutrien'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?
Nutrien (XSWX:NTR) has a Moat Score of 8 as of Jul. 04, 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, Nutrien ranks #1 out of 271 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 0.40000000000001%.
Is Nutrien's Moat Score too high?
Nutrien's current Moat Score is 8. Based on the distribution chart, Nutrien ranks #1 out of 271 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nutrien has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nutrien's Moat Score compare to ?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Nutrien ranks #1 out of 271 companies for Moat Score. This places Nutrien 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 an Agriculture company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Agriculture 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. Nutrien'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 Nutrien stock overvalued right now?
Nutrien (XSWX:NTR) has a current Moat Score of 8. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF43.56, compared to a current price of CHF51.84 — trading 19% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 8. Nutrien's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 2 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 Nutrien (XSWX:NTR), the current Moat Score is 8 as of Jul. 04, 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 Nutrien (XSWX:NTR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nutrien stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF51.84 is trading 19% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF43.56.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:NTR:

  • Moat Score: 8
  • GF Value™: CHF43.56 vs. price of CHF51.84 (19% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Nutrien Business Description

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Address 211 19th Street East, Suite 1700, Saskatoon, SK, CAN, S7K 5R6
Created in 2018 as a result of the merger between PotashCorp and Agrium, Nutrien is the world's largest fertilizer producer by capacity. Nutrien produces the three main crop nutrients—nitrogen, potash, and phosphate—although its main focus is potash, where it is the global leader in installed capacity with a roughly 20% market share. The company is also the largest agricultural retailer in North America and Australia, selling fertilizers, crop chemicals, seeds, and services directly to farm customers through its brick-and-mortar stores and online platforms.
75GF Score

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