CTRNF (CHAR Technologies) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


CTRNF CHAR Technologies Ltd CTRNF
49 GF Score
Price $0.20
GF Value $0.18
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is CHAR Technologies Moat Score?

CHAR Technologies CTRNF 49 Moat Score is 2 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates CTRNF with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.18 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 255 Waste Management companies, CHAR Technologies ranks better than 86.67% on this metric.

CHAR Technologies has the Moat Score of 2, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

CHAR Technologies has No Moat: CHAR Technologies operates in a niche market with limited scale and lacks significant intellectual property or regulatory barriers. The company's competitive advantages are weak and not sustainable in the long term.

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 CHAR Technologies might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

CHAR Technologies  (OTCPK:CTRNF) 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

CHAR Technologies Moat Score Related Terms

CTRNF vs WM, RSG, WCN: Moat Score Comparison

For the Waste Management subindustry, CHAR Technologies'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.

CHAR Technologies Moat Score vs Waste Management Industry

For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, CHAR Technologies's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
CHAR Technologies (CTRNF) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Jun. 28, 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, CHAR Technologies ranks #34 out of 255 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 13.3%.
Is CHAR Technologies' Moat Score too high?
CHAR Technologies' current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, CHAR Technologies ranks #34 out of 255 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CHAR Technologies has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CHAR Technologies' Moat Score compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, CHAR Technologies ranks #34 out of 255 companies for Moat Score. This places CHAR Technologies in the top 13% 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 Waste Management company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Waste Management 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. CHAR Technologies's current Moat Score is 2. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CHAR Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CHAR Technologies (CTRNF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.18, compared to a current price of $0.20 — trading 11.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2. CHAR Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 CHAR Technologies (CTRNF), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Jun. 28, 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 CHAR Technologies (CTRNF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CHAR Technologies stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.20 is trading 11.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.18. GuruFocus considers CHAR Technologies to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CTRNF:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: $0.18 vs. price of $0.20 (11.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 7 warning signs

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

CHAR Technologies Business Description

Other Exchanges 68K:GermanyYES:Canada
Address 895 Don Mills Road, Suite 400, Morneau Shepell Centre II, Toronto, ON, CAN, M3C 1W3
CHAR Technologies Ltd. is a Canada-based cleantech development and environmental services company. The Company is specialized in high temperature pyrolysis (HTP), converting woody biomass and organic materials into renewable energy (renewable natural gas (RNG) or green hydrogen) and valuable biocarbon (biocoal CleanFyre, biochar, or activated biochar SulfaCHAR). Its additional services include environmental compliance, environmental management, engineering and resource efficiency. The Company's subsidiaries include Char Biocarbon Inc., Altech Environmental Consulting Ltd., Char Technologies Thorold Inc., and Char Technologies USA.
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