Latham (James) (LSE:LTHM) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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LSE:LTHM Latham (James) PLC LSE:LTHM
75 GF Score
Price £10.65
GF Value £11.91
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Latham (James) Moat Score?

Latham (James) has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Latham (James) 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 Latham (James) might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Latham (James)  (LSE:LTHM) 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

Latham (James) Moat Score Related Terms

LSE:LTHM
75GF Score
Latham (James) PLC LSE:LTHM
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Is Latham (James) (LSE:LTHM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Latham (James) stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £10.65 is trading 10.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of £11.91. GuruFocus considers Latham (James) to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:LTHM:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: £11.91 vs. price of £10.65 (10.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 5 warning signs

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Latham (James) Business Description

Address Breakspear Way, Unit C2 Breakspear Park, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, GBR, HP2 4TZ
Latham (James) PLC is an importer and distributor of wood-based sheet materials, joinery quality softwood, and hardwood and hardwood flooring. The firm's only operating segment is timber importing and distribution. Geographically, the company derives the maximum of its revenue from the United Kingdom and has a presence in the Republic of Ireland, and the Rest of Europe. The company's products include Panels, Melamine, Veneered, Laminates, Solid Surface, Door Blanks, and others.
75GF Score

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£10.65
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