Trinseo (FRA:3XD) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 21, 2026)

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What is Trinseo Moat Score?

Trinseo FRA:3XD Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 21, 2026. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,617 Chemicals companies, Trinseo ranks better than 93.14% on this metric.

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

Trinseo has Narrow Moat: Trinseo has a discernible but modest moat with its chemical manufacturing expertise and customer relationships. However, it operates in a competitive industry with limited 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 Trinseo might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Trinseo  (FRA:3XD) 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

Trinseo Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:3XD vs ILDO, HGAS, BSLK: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Trinseo'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.

Trinseo Moat Score vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Trinseo (FRA:3XD) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 21, 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, Trinseo ranks #111 out of 1617 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 6.9%.
Is Trinseo's Moat Score too high?
Trinseo's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Trinseo ranks #111 out of 1617 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Trinseo's Moat Score compare to ILDO and HGAS?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Trinseo ranks #111 out of 1617 companies for Moat Score. This places Trinseo 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. Trinseo'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 Trinseo stock overvalued right now?
Trinseo (FRA:3XD) has a current Moat Score of 4. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.01, compared to a current price of €0.02 — trading 99.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. 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 Trinseo (FRA:3XD), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 21, 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.

Trinseo Business Description

Other Exchanges TSEOF:USA
Address 440 East Swedesford Road, Suite 301, Wayne, PA, USA, 19087
Trinseo PLC is a materials company and manufacturer of latex and plastics products. The company's operating segments include Latex Binders, Americas Styrenics, Engineered Materials, and Polymer Solutions. Maximum revenue is generated from its Polymer Solutions segment, which consists of various polymers, the majority of which are for automotive, building, and construction applications. The product offerings of this segment include ABS, styrene-acrylonitrile, polystyrene, and polycarbonate products, which are marketed through brands like Magnum and Styron. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Europe, followed by the United States, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the world.