FTTRF (Forterra) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


FTTRF Forterra PLC FTTRF
81 GF Score
Price $2.00
GF Value $2.38
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Forterra Moat Score?

Forterra FTTRF 81 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates FTTRF with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.38 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 435 Building Materials companies, Forterra ranks better than 93.79% on this metric.

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

Forterra has Narrow Moat: Forterra PLC has a discernible but modest moat due to its market presence and some cost advantages. However, it lacks strong brand strength, network effects, and regulatory barriers to secure a wider 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 Forterra might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Forterra  (OTCPK:FTTRF) 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

Forterra Moat Score Related Terms

FTTRF vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Moat Score Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Forterra'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.

Forterra Moat Score vs Building Materials Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Forterra (FTTRF) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 02, 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, Forterra ranks #27 out of 435 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 6.2%.
Is Forterra's Moat Score too high?
Forterra's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Forterra ranks #27 out of 435 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Forterra has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Forterra's Moat Score compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Forterra ranks #27 out of 435 companies for Moat Score. This places Forterra in the top 6% 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 Building Materials company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Building Materials 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. Forterra'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 Forterra stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forterra (FTTRF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.38, compared to a current price of $2.00 — trading 16% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Forterra's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 5 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 Forterra (FTTRF), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 02, 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 Forterra (FTTRF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forterra stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.00 is trading 16% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.38. GuruFocus considers Forterra to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FTTRF:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $2.38 vs. price of $2.00 (16% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Forterra Business Description

Other Exchanges FORTl:UKFORT:UK
Address 5 Grange Park Court, Roman Way, Northampton, GBR, NN4 5EA
Forterra PLC operates in the construction industry. The company, with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells bricks, dense and lightweight blocks, precast concrete, concrete block paving, and other complementary building products. The company operates in three segments based on its products: Bricks, Blocks, and Bespoke Products. The bricks and blocks together account for the majority of its revenue. The Bespoke Products range comprises precast concrete, concrete block paving, chimney, and roofing solutions.
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