Northern Bear (LSE:NTBR) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 25, 2026)

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LSE:NTBR Northern Bear PLC LSE:NTBR
50 GF Score
Price £1.17
GF Value £0.93
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Northern Bear Moat Score?

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

Northern Bear 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 Northern Bear might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Northern Bear  (LSE:NTBR) 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

Northern Bear Moat Score Related Terms

LSE:NTBR
50GF Score
Northern Bear PLC LSE:NTBR
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Is Northern Bear (LSE:NTBR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northern Bear stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £1.17 is trading 25.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.93. GuruFocus considers Northern Bear to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:NTBR:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: £0.93 vs. price of £1.17 (25.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Northern Bear Business Description

Address A1 Grainger, Prestwick Park, Prestwick, Newcastle upon Tyne, GBR, NE20 9SJ
Northern Bear PLC is a specialist building service provider serving the support services sector. Its operating segments include Roofing activities - companies providing a comprehensive range of roofing services including slang, felting, refurbishment, and maintenance for domestic, commercial, and public sector properties; Materials handling activities - supply, service, and maintenance of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment on hire and for sale; Specialist building services activities - aggregation of other specialist building services companies providing services including building maintenance, electrical contracting, and sound insulation and Corporate and other activities - the provision of head office activity and consolidation items. It generates revenues mainly from the UK.
50GF Score

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£1.17
Price
£0.93
GF Value