Castings (LSE:CGS) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


LSE:CGS Castings PLC LSE:CGS
77 GF Score
Price £3.21
GF Value £2.68
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Castings Moat Score?

Castings has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Castings has

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 Castings might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Castings  (LSE:CGS) 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

Castings Moat Score Related Terms

LSE:CGS
77GF Score
Castings PLC LSE:CGS
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Is Castings (LSE:CGS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Castings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £3.21 is trading 19.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of £2.68. GuruFocus considers Castings to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:CGS:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: £2.68 vs. price of £3.21 (19.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 9 warning signs

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Castings Business Description

Other Exchanges CGSl:UK
Address Lichfield Road, Brownhills, West Midlands, GBR, WS8 6JZ
Castings PLC is an iron casting and machining group based in the UK. The company's operating segment includes Foundry operations and Machining operations. It generates maximum revenue from the Foundry operations segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Sweden and also has a presence in the United Kingdom, Netherlands, Rest of Europe, North and South America, and Other Countries. It serves Commercial vehicles, Automotive, and Other sectors.
77GF Score

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£3.21
Price
£2.68
GF Value