Lifetime Brands (FRA:LH1) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Aug. 21, 2026)

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FRA:LH1 Lifetime Brands Inc FRA:LH1
54 GF Score
Price €7.55
GF Value €4.53
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What is Lifetime Brands Moat Score?

Lifetime Brands FRA:LH1 -6.79% 54 Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:LH1 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.53. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 442 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Lifetime Brands ranks better than 94.8% on this metric.

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

Lifetime Brands has Narrow Moat: Lifetime Brands Inc has a modest moat due to its brand strength and distribution network in the consumer goods sector. However, it faces intense competition and lacks significant pricing power or proprietary technology to elevate its moat to a stronger level.

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 Lifetime Brands might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Lifetime Brands  (FRA:LH1) 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

Lifetime Brands Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:LH1 vs COOK, BSET, LOVE: Moat Score Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Lifetime Brands'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.

Lifetime Brands Moat Score vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lifetime Brands's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Lifetime Brands (FRA:LH1) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Aug. 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, Lifetime Brands ranks #23 out of 442 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 5.2%.
Is Lifetime Brands' Moat Score too high?
Lifetime Brands' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Lifetime Brands ranks #23 out of 442 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lifetime Brands has a GF Score™ of 54/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lifetime Brands' Moat Score compare to COOK and BSET?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Lifetime Brands ranks #23 out of 442 companies for Moat Score. This places Lifetime Brands in the top 5% 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances 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. Lifetime Brands'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 Lifetime Brands stock overvalued right now?
Lifetime Brands (FRA:LH1) has a current Moat Score of 4. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.53, compared to a current price of €7.55 — trading 66.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Lifetime Brands' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 7 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 Lifetime Brands (FRA:LH1), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 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.

Is Lifetime Brands (FRA:LH1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifetime Brands stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €7.55 is trading 66.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.53.

Key valuation signals for FRA:LH1:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €4.53 vs. price of €7.55 (66.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:LH1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Lifetime Brands Business Description

Other Exchanges LCUT:USA
Address 1000 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, NY, USA, 11530
Lifetime Brands Inc is a U.S.-based company that designs, sources, and sells branded kitchenware, tableware, and other home solution products used in the home. The company's product portfolio comprises kitchen tools, cutlery, thermometers, cutting boards, spice racks, dinnerware, stemware, flatware, bath scales, thermal beverage ware, food storage, neoprene travel products, etc. These products are marketed under owned or licensed brands like Farberware, KitchenAid, Mikasa, Misto, Taylor, Sabatier, and Pfaltzgraff, among others. The company mainly sells its products directly to retailers and distributors, and a limited selection directly to consumers through its own websites. It has two reportable operating segments: U.S., which derives maximum revenue, and International.
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