Tree Island Steel (FRA:J5W) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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FRA:J5W Tree Island Steel Ltd FRA:J5W
57 GF Score
Price €1.35
GF Value €1.17
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What is Tree Island Steel Moat Score?

Tree Island Steel FRA:J5W 57 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:J5W with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.17. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 642 Steel companies, Tree Island Steel ranks better than 93.46% on this metric.

Tree Island Steel has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Tree Island Steel has No Moat: Tree Island Steel Ltd operates in a highly competitive industry with minimal differentiation. It lacks significant market leadership, brand strength, or cost advantages, resulting in a weak competitive position.

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 Tree Island Steel might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Tree Island Steel  (FRA:J5W) 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

Tree Island Steel Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:J5W vs NUE, STLD, RS: Moat Score Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Tree Island Steel'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.

Tree Island Steel Moat Score vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Tree Island Steel's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Tree Island Steel's Moat Score falls into.


FRA:J5W
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Tree Island Steel (FRA:J5W) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 14, 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, Tree Island Steel ranks #42 out of 642 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 6.5%.
Is Tree Island Steel's Moat Score too high?
Tree Island Steel's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Tree Island Steel ranks #42 out of 642 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tree Island Steel has a GF Score™ of 57/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tree Island Steel's Moat Score compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Tree Island Steel ranks #42 out of 642 companies for Moat Score. This places Tree Island Steel 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 Steel company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Steel 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. Tree Island Steel's current Moat Score is 3. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tree Island Steel stock overvalued right now?
Tree Island Steel (FRA:J5W) has a current Moat Score of 3. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.17, compared to a current price of €1.35 — trading 15.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Tree Island Steel's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Tree Island Steel (FRA:J5W), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 14, 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 Tree Island Steel (FRA:J5W) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tree Island Steel stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €1.35 is trading 15.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.17.

Key valuation signals for FRA:J5W:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: €1.17 vs. price of €1.35 (15.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:J5W stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Tree Island Steel Business Description

Other Exchanges TWIRF:USATSL:Canada
Address 3933 Boundary Road, Richmond, BC, CAN, V6V 1T8
Tree Island Steel Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of steel wire and fabricated steel wire products for a range of applications. It offers products such as bulk nails, stucco reinforcing products, concrete reinforcing mesh, fencing, and other fabricated steel products. These products are offered under Tree Island, TI Wire, ToughStrand, ToughPanel, Halsteel, TrueSpec, and K-Lath brands. Tree Island groups its products into the following: Industrial, Commercial Construction, Agricultural, and Residential Construction, of which maximum revenue is generated from the Industrial category. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Canada, and the rest from the United States, and other International markets.
57GF Score

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