Synthomer (FRA:7YC2) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


FRA:7YC2 Synthomer PLC FRA:7YC2
65 GF Score
Price €1.03
GF Value €1.26
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Synthomer Moat Score?

Synthomer FRA:7YC2 -9.65% 65 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:7YC2 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.26 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,628 Chemicals companies, Synthomer ranks better than 96.13% on this metric.

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

Synthomer has Narrow Moat: Synthomer PLC has a solid narrow moat due to its specialized chemical products and established market presence. It benefits from economies of scale and some customer switching costs, but lacks the strong brand strength or intellectual property to elevate it to a wide moat.

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 Synthomer might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Synthomer  (FRA:7YC2) 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

Synthomer Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:7YC2 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Synthomer'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.

Synthomer Moat Score vs Chemicals Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Synthomer'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?
Synthomer (FRA:7YC2) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 25, 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, Synthomer ranks #63 out of 1628 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 3.9%.
Is Synthomer's Moat Score too high?
Synthomer's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Synthomer ranks #63 out of 1628 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Synthomer has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Synthomer's Moat Score compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Synthomer ranks #63 out of 1628 companies for Moat Score. This places Synthomer 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. Synthomer'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 Synthomer stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synthomer (FRA:7YC2) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.26, compared to a current price of €1.03 — trading 18.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Synthomer's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Synthomer (FRA:7YC2), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 25, 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 Synthomer (FRA:7YC2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synthomer stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.03 is trading 18.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.26. GuruFocus considers Synthomer to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:7YC2:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €1.26 vs. price of €1.03 (18.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:7YC2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Synthomer Business Description

Address 10 Greycoat Place, London, GBR, SW1P 1SB
Synthomer PLC is a specialty chemicals company. It supplies a variety of chemicals including latex and adhesives, which are used in a wide range of markets such as construction, coatings, textiles, paper, and healthcare. The company's markets and products include Adhesives, Coatings, Construction, Health & Protection, Energy Solutions, Performance Materials and Paper, Carpet & Foam. The segments of the company are Coatings & Construction Solutions, Adhesive Solutions, Health & Protection and Performance Materials, and corporate. A vast majority of the company's revenue is generated from Coatings & Construction Solutions.
65GF Score

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