Sika AG (XSWX:SIKA) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


XSWX:SIKA Sika AG XSWX:SIKA
82 GF Score
Price CHF167.60
GF Value CHF240.73
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Sika AG Moat Score?

Sika AG XSWX:SIKA -0.24% 82 Moat Score is 7 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:SIKA with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF240.73 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,624 Chemicals companies, Sika AG ranks better than 99.45% on this metric.

Sika AG has the Moat Score of 7, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Sika AG has Wide Moat: Sika AG benefits from strong brand strength, durable cost advantages through economies of scale, and significant customer switching costs due to its specialized construction chemicals. Its global market leadership and consistent innovation in R&D further solidify its 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 Sika AG might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Sika AG  (XSWX:SIKA) 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

Sika AG Moat Score Related Terms

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

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sika 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.

Sika AG Moat Score vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
Sika AG (XSWX:SIKA) has a Moat Score of 7 as of Jun. 29, 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, Sika AG ranks #9 out of 1624 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 0.59999999999999%.
Is Sika AG's Moat Score too high?
Sika AG's current Moat Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, Sika AG ranks #9 out of 1624 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sika AG has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sika AG's Moat Score compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sika AG ranks #9 out of 1624 companies for Moat Score. This places Sika 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. Sika AG's current Moat Score is 7. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sika AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sika AG (XSWX:SIKA) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF240.73, compared to a current price of CHF167.60 — trading 30.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7. Sika AG's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Sika AG (XSWX:SIKA), the current Moat Score is 7 as of Jun. 29, 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 Sika AG (XSWX:SIKA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sika AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF167.60 is trading 30.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF240.73. GuruFocus considers Sika AG to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:SIKA:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: CHF240.73 vs. price of CHF167.60 (30.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Sika AG Business Description

Address Zugerstrasse 50, Baar, CHE, 6340
Established in 1910, Sika produces specialty chemicals primarily used by the construction sector (85% of sales). Its products are mainly used for bonding, sealing, reinforcing, and protecting in the construction and automotive industries. Approximately 70% of its products have a positive impact on sustainability for customers. Sika has a global manufacturing footprint of more than 400 factories spread across over 100 countries.
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