ELMTY (Elementis) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


ELMTY Elementis PLC ELMTY
64 GF Score
Price $7.46
GF Value $5.63
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Elementis Moat Score?

Elementis ELMTY -7.99% 64 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates ELMTY with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.63 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,629 Chemicals companies, Elementis ranks better than 96.13% on this metric.

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

Elementis has Narrow Moat: Elementis PLC has a solid narrow moat due to its specialty chemicals and established customer relationships, which create some switching costs. However, the industry is competitive, limiting its moat 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 Elementis might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Elementis  (OTCPK:ELMTY) 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

Elementis Moat Score Related Terms

ELMTY vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Elementis'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.

Elementis Moat Score vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Elementis (ELMTY) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 27, 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, Elementis ranks #63 out of 1629 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 3.9%.
Is Elementis' Moat Score too high?
Elementis' current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Elementis ranks #63 out of 1629 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Elementis has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elementis' Moat Score compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Elementis ranks #63 out of 1629 companies for Moat Score. This places Elementis in the top 4% 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. Elementis'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 Elementis stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elementis (ELMTY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.63, compared to a current price of $7.46 — trading 32.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Elementis' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 6 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 Elementis (ELMTY), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 27, 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 Elementis (ELMTY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elementis stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $7.46 is trading 32.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.63. GuruFocus considers Elementis to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ELMTY:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $5.63 vs. price of $7.46 (32.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Elementis Business Description

Address 51-53 Hatton Garden, The Bindery, 5th Floor, London, GBR, EC1N 8HN
Elementis PLC manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and coatings. The company has two operating segments: Coatings and Personal Care. The Personal Care segment is engaged in the production of rheological modifiers and compounded products, including active ingredients for AP deodorants, for supply to personal care manufacturers. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the coating segment, which generates the majority of revenue from the production of rheological modifiers and additives for decorative and industrial coatings. Geographically, the company generates revenue from North America, the United Kingdom, the rest of Europe, and the Rest of the world.
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