Coats Group (FRA:4TC) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


FRA:4TC Coats Group PLC FRA:4TC
57 GF Score
Price €0.90
GF Value €0.83
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Coats Group Moat Score?

Coats Group FRA:4TC +0.56% 57 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:4TC with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,144 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Coats Group ranks better than 99.39% on this metric.

Coats Group has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Coats Group has Narrow Moat: Coats Group PLC has a strong narrow moat due to its leading position in the thread and yarn industry, benefiting from economies of scale and a strong distribution network. However, it faces competition that limits its pricing power.

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 Coats Group might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Coats Group  (FRA:4TC) 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

Coats Group Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:4TC vs AIN: Moat Score Comparison

For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Coats Group'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.

Coats Group Moat Score vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Coats Group's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Coats Group (FRA:4TC) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 03, 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, Coats Group ranks #7 out of 1144 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 0.59999999999999%.
Is Coats Group's Moat Score too high?
Coats Group's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Coats Group ranks #7 out of 1144 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Coats Group has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Coats Group's Moat Score compare to AIN?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Coats Group ranks #7 out of 1144 companies for Moat Score. This places Coats Group 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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. Coats Group's current Moat Score is 6. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Coats Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coats Group (FRA:4TC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.83, compared to a current price of €0.90 — trading 8.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Coats Group's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 3 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 Coats Group (FRA:4TC), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 03, 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 Coats Group (FRA:4TC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coats Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.90 is trading 8.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.83. GuruFocus considers Coats Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:4TC:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: €0.83 vs. price of €0.90 (8.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:4TC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Coats Group Business Description

Other Exchanges CGGGF:USACOAl:UKCOA:UK
Address 14 Aldermanbury Square, 4th Floor, London, GBR, EC2V 7HS
Coats Group PLC is a firm manufacturing thread for industrial and consumer use. Its product portfolio includes industrial thread and knitting yarns used in the apparel and footwear industries, zips, trims, composites, and fabrics. The company's customers are grouped into two segments; Apparel which is also the key revenue generating customer segment and Footwear. The company generates a majority of its revenue from China and Hong Kong and the rest from Vietnam, India, United Kingdom and other regions.
57GF Score

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