Rockwood Strategic (LSE:RKW) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Aug. 09, 2026)

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LSE:RKW Rockwood Strategic PLC LSE:RKW
45 GF Score
Price £3.16
GF Value £0.71
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Rockwood Strategic Moat Score?

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

Rockwood Strategic 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 Rockwood Strategic might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Rockwood Strategic  (LSE:RKW) 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

Rockwood Strategic Moat Score Related Terms

LSE:RKW
45GF Score
Rockwood Strategic PLC LSE:RKW
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Is Rockwood Strategic (LSE:RKW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rockwood Strategic stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £3.16 is trading 345.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.71. GuruFocus considers Rockwood Strategic to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:RKW:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: £0.71 vs. price of £3.16 (345.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Rockwood Strategic Business Description

Address 8 Bishopsgate, 2nd Floor, London, GBR, EC2N 4BQ
Rockwood Strategic plc is an investment trust listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange that invests in a focused portfolio of smaller UK public companies. The Company's objective is to maximise shareholder value from its assets through the realisation of its portfolio at an advantageous time and the reinvestment of proceeds to grow shareholder value per share over the long term.
45GF Score

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£3.16
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