CKSNF (Vesuvius) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


CKSNF Vesuvius PLC CKSNF
81 GF Score
Price $4.42
GF Value $4.10
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What is Vesuvius Moat Score?

Vesuvius CKSNF -12.65% 81 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates CKSNF with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.10. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 644 Steel companies, Vesuvius ranks better than 98.6% on this metric.

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

Vesuvius has Narrow Moat: Vesuvius has a solid narrow moat with its proprietary technology and strong customer relationships in the steel industry. However, it lacks significant pricing power and brand strength.

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 Vesuvius might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Vesuvius  (OTCPK:CKSNF) 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

Vesuvius Moat Score Related Terms

CKSNF vs NUE, STLD, RS: Moat Score Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Vesuvius'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.

Vesuvius Moat Score vs Steel Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Vesuvius (CKSNF) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 01, 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, Vesuvius ranks #9 out of 644 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 1.4%.
Is Vesuvius' Moat Score too high?
Vesuvius' current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Vesuvius ranks #9 out of 644 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Vesuvius has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vesuvius' Moat Score compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Vesuvius ranks #9 out of 644 companies for Moat Score. This places Vesuvius 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 Steel company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Steel 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. Vesuvius's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vesuvius stock overvalued right now?
Vesuvius (CKSNF) has a current Moat Score of 5. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.10, compared to a current price of $4.42 — trading 7.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Vesuvius' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 7 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 Vesuvius (CKSNF), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 01, 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 Vesuvius (CKSNF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vesuvius stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $4.42 is trading 7.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.10.

Key valuation signals for CKSNF:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $4.10 vs. price of $4.42 (7.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Vesuvius Business Description

Other Exchanges VSVSl:UKVSVS:UKV4S:Germany
Address 165 Fleet Street, London, GBR, EC4A 2AE
Vesuvius PLC is a provider of metal flow engineering. The company's operating segment includes Steel Flow Control, Steel Advanced Refractories, Steel Sensors & Probes, and the Foundry Division. It generates maximum revenue from the Steel Flow Control segment. Geographically, it has a presence in Asia, North America, South America, and EMEA, of which it generates the majority of revenue from the EMEA region.
81GF Score

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