Trex Co (MEX:TREX1) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 18, 2026)

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MEX:TREX1 Trex Co Inc MEX:TREX1
71 GF Score
Price MXN835.00
GF Value MXN1,288.12
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Trex Co Moat Score?

Trex Co MEX:TREX1 71 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:TREX1 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,288.12 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,841 Construction companies, Trex Co ranks better than 99.35% on this metric.

Trex Co has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Trex Co has Narrow Moat: Trex benefits from strong brand strength and economies of scale in composite decking. Its proprietary technology and innovation in eco-friendly products provide a competitive edge, but the market remains competitive, preventing a wide moat classification.

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 Trex Co might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Trex Co  (MEX:TREX1) 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

Trex Co Moat Score Related Terms

MEX:TREX1 vs FBIN, LPX, GFF: Moat Score Comparison

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Trex Co'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.

Trex Co Moat Score vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Trex Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Trex Co (MEX:TREX1) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 18, 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, Trex Co ranks #12 out of 1841 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 0.7%.
Is Trex Co's Moat Score too high?
Trex Co's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Trex Co ranks #12 out of 1841 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Trex Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Trex Co's Moat Score compare to FBIN and LPX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Trex Co ranks #12 out of 1841 companies for Moat Score. This places Trex Co in the top 1% 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 Construction company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Construction 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. Trex Co's current Moat Score is 6. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Trex Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Trex Co (MEX:TREX1) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,288.12, compared to a current price of MXN835.00 — trading 35.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Trex Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 4 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 Trex Co (MEX:TREX1), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 18, 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 Trex Co (MEX:TREX1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Trex Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN835.00 is trading 35.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,288.12. GuruFocus considers Trex Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:TREX1:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: MXN1,288.12 vs. price of MXN835.00 (35.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:TREX1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Trex Co Business Description

Other Exchanges TREX:USATRR:Germany
Address 2500 Trex Way, Winchester, VA, USA, 22601
Trex Co Inc is a manufacturer of wooden alternative decking products. The company offers outdoor products in the decking, railing, porch, fencing, trim, steel deck framing, and outdoor lighting categories. Its products are sold under the Trex brand and manufactured in the United States. Further, the company licenses its Trex brand to third parties to manufacture and sell products under the Trex trademark. The distribution is focused on wholesale distributors and retail lumber dealers, which in turn sell Trex products to homeowners and contractors, with an emphasis on professional contractors, remodelers, and homebuilders. The company operates in one reportable segment i.e. Trex Residential.
71GF Score

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