Essentra (FRA:HOF) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


FRA:HOF Essentra PLC FRA:HOF
63 GF Score
Price €0.93
GF Value €1.72
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Essentra Moat Score?

Essentra FRA:HOF -0.53% 63 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:HOF with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.72. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,624 Chemicals companies, Essentra ranks better than 93.17% on this metric.

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

Essentra has Narrow Moat: Essentra PLC has a diversified product portfolio and some customer loyalty. However, the company faces competition across its segments, with limited intellectual property and moderate brand strength, resulting in a discernible but modest 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 Essentra might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Essentra  (FRA:HOF) 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

Essentra Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:HOF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Essentra'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.

Essentra Moat Score vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Essentra (FRA:HOF) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 29, 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, Essentra ranks #111 out of 1624 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 6.8%.
Is Essentra's Moat Score too high?
Essentra's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Essentra ranks #111 out of 1624 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Essentra has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Essentra's Moat Score compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Essentra ranks #111 out of 1624 companies for Moat Score. This places Essentra 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. Essentra'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 Essentra stock overvalued right now?
Essentra (FRA:HOF) has a current Moat Score of 4. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.72, compared to a current price of €0.93 — trading 45.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Essentra's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Essentra (FRA:HOF), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 29, 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 Essentra (FRA:HOF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Essentra stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.93 is trading 45.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.72.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HOF:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €1.72 vs. price of €0.93 (45.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Essentra Business Description

Other Exchanges FLRAF:USAESNTl:UKESNT:UK
Address Langford Locks, Kidlington, Oxford, GBR, OX5 1HX
Essentra PLC is a provider of essential components and solutions, focusing on the manufacture and distribution of plastic injection moulded, vinyl dip moulded and metal items. It serves various industries, including equipment manufacturing, automotive, fabrication, electronics, medical and renewable energy. Its product offerings include caps, plugs, cable management, fasteners, security seals and access hardware. The company's geographical segments include EMEA, Americas, and APAC. It generates the majority of its revenue from the EMEA region.
63GF Score

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