FPLSF (5N Plus) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


FPLSF 5N Plus Inc FPLSF
73 GF Score
Price $27.73
GF Value $7.63
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is 5N Plus Moat Score?

5N Plus FPLSF +3.32% 73 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates FPLSF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.63 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,628 Chemicals companies, 5N Plus ranks better than 93.18% on this metric.

5N Plus has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

5N Plus has Narrow Moat: 5N Plus Inc has a discernible but modest moat due to its specialized materials and some proprietary technology. It benefits from niche market positioning but lacks strong brand strength or significant customer switching costs.

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 5N Plus might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

5N Plus  (OTCPK:FPLSF) 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

5N Plus Moat Score Related Terms

FPLSF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, 5N Plus'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.

5N Plus Moat Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, 5N Plus's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where 5N Plus'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?
5N Plus (FPLSF) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 24, 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, 5N Plus ranks #111 out of 1628 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 6.8%.
Is 5N Plus' Moat Score too high?
5N Plus' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, 5N Plus ranks #111 out of 1628 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, 5N Plus has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does 5N Plus' Moat Score compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, 5N Plus ranks #111 out of 1628 companies for Moat Score. This places 5N Plus in the top 7% 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. 5N Plus'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 5N Plus stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 5N Plus (FPLSF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.63, compared to a current price of $27.73 — trading 263.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. 5N Plus' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 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 5N Plus (FPLSF), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 24, 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 5N Plus (FPLSF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 5N Plus stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $27.73 is trading 263.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.63. GuruFocus considers 5N Plus to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FPLSF:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $7.63 vs. price of $27.73 (263.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 4 warning signs

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

5N Plus Business Description

Other Exchanges EMB:GermanyVNP:Canada
Address 4385 Garand Street, Saint-Laurent, Montreal, QC, CAN, H4R 2B4
5N Plus Inc is a Canadian-based company producing specialty semiconductors and performance materials. It operates in two segments: Specialty Semiconductors and Performance Materials. The Specialty Semiconductors segment manufactures and sells products used in several applications such as renewable energy, space satellites, and imaging. The Performance Materials segment manufactures and sells products that are used in several applications in pharmaceutical & healthcare, industrial, and catalytic and extractive. Main products are sold as active pharmaceutical ingredients, animal feed additives, specialized chemicals, commercial-grade metals, alloys, and engineered powders. The maximum revenue is derived from the Specialty Semiconductors segment.
73GF Score

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