HUN (Huntsman) Moat Score : 5/10 (As of Jul. 09, 2025)

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What is Huntsman Moat Score?

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

Huntsman has Narrow Moat: Huntsman benefits from economies of scale in the chemical industry and has a solid distribution network. However, it faces significant competition, limiting its pricing power and brand strength, resulting in a solid but not strong 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 Huntsman might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Competitive Comparison of Huntsman's Moat Score

For the Chemicals subindustry, Huntsman'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.

Huntsman's Moat Score Distribution in the Chemicals Industry

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

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

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Huntsman (NYSE:HUN) 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
10	Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9	Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7	Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6	Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5	Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4	Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3	No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0	No Moat - No discernible moat

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Huntsman Business Description

Industry

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HTR:Germany

Address

10003 Woodloch Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX, USA, 77380

Website

https://www.huntsman.com

Huntsman Corp is a USA-based manufacturer of differentiated organic chemical products. Its product portfolio comprises Methyl diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI), Amines, Maleic anhydride, and Epoxy-based polymer formulations. The company's products are used in adhesives, aerospace, automotive, and construction products, among others. Its operating segments are Polyurethanes, Performance Products, and Advanced Materials. It derives the majority of its revenue from the Polyurethanes segment,t which includes MDI, polyols, TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane), and other polyurethane-related products. Its geographical segments are the United States & Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the world.

Executives

Peter R Huntsman	director, officer: President and CEO	WATERWAY 1, 10003 WOODLOCH FOREST DRIVE, THE WOODLANDS TX 77380
Mary C Beckerle	director	500 HUNTSMAN WAY, SALT LAKE CITY UT 84108
David M Stryker	officer: Exec VP, GC and Sec	500 HUNTSMAN WAY, SALT LAKE CITY UT 84108
Curtis E Espeland	director	C/O EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO, 200 S WILCOX DRIVE, KINGSPORT TN 37660-5280
David B Sewell	director	101 W. PROSPECT AVENUE, CLEVELAND OH 44115
Munoz Barcelo Jose Antonio	director	C/O HUNTSMAN CORPORATION, 10003 WOODLOCH FOREST DRIVE, THE WOODLANDS TX 77380
Steven C. Jorgensen	officer: VP & Controller	10003 WOODLOCH FOREST DRIVE, THE WOODLANDS TX 77380
Philip M. Lister	officer: Exec VP & CFO	10003 WOODLOCH FOREST DRIVE, THE WOODLANDS TX 77380
Randy W. Wright	officer: VP and Controller	500 HUNTSMAN WAY, SALT LAKE CITY UT 84108
Scott J Wright	officer: Division President	500 HUNTSMAN WAY, SALT LAKE CITY UT 84108
Jeanne Mcgovern	director	10003 WOODLOCH FOREST DRIVE, THE WOODLANDS TX 77380
Brittany Benko	officer: Sr. VP, EHS	10003 WOODLOCH FOREST DRIVE, THE WOODLANDS TX 77380
Charlton R. Hirsch	officer: SVP, Performance Products	10003 WOODLOCH FOREST DRIVE, THE WOODLANDS TX 77380
Cynthia Egan	director	7117 BELLONA AVENUE, BALTIMORE MD 21212
Sonia Dula	director	4000 PONCE DE LEON BLVD., SUITE 650, CORAL GABLES FL 33146