XXII (22nd Century Group) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Aug. 15, 2026)

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XXII 22nd Century Group Inc XXII
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What is 22nd Century Group Moat Score?

22nd Century Group XXII +5.23% 18 Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates XXII with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 53 Tobacco Products companies, 22nd Century Group ranks better than 73.58% on this metric.

22nd Century Group has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

22nd Century Group has Narrow Moat: 22nd Century Group Inc has a discernible moat due to its unique biotechnology patents and some regulatory barriers. However, it lacks strong brand strength, customer loyalty, and significant market share.

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 22nd Century Group might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

22nd Century Group  (NAS:XXII) 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

22nd Century Group Moat Score Related Terms

XXII vs GNLN, ECGS, KAVL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Tobacco subindustry, 22nd Century Group'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.

22nd Century Group Moat Score vs Tobacco Products Industry

For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, 22nd Century Group's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where 22nd Century Group's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
22nd Century Group (XXII) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Aug. 15, 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, 22nd Century Group ranks #14 out of 53 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 26.4%.
Is 22nd Century Group's Moat Score too high?
22nd Century Group's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, 22nd Century Group ranks #14 out of 53 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, 22nd Century Group has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does 22nd Century Group's Moat Score compare to GNLN and ECGS?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, 22nd Century Group ranks #14 out of 53 companies for Moat Score. This puts 22nd Century Group in the upper half of its industry. 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 Tobacco Products company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Tobacco Products 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. 22nd Century Group's current Moat Score is 4. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is 22nd Century Group stock overvalued right now?
22nd Century Group (XXII) has a current Moat Score of 4. The current Moat Score is 4. 22nd Century Group's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 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 22nd Century Group (XXII), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 15, 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.

22nd Century Group Business Description

Address 321 Farmington Road, Mocksville, NC, USA, 27028
22nd Century Group Inc is a tobacco products company that enables cigarette smokers to take control of their consumption of nicotine, the addictive drug in cigarettes. The company manufactures and distributes the only combustible tobacco products containing minimally or non-addictive levels of nicotine. The Company has organized its business as a single reportable segment: tobacco, as it operates and derives all revenues from its tobacco operations and products.
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