NWGL (CL Workshop Group) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jul. 26, 2026)

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What is CL Workshop Group Moat Score?

CL Workshop Group NWGL -2.20% 19 Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates NWGL with a GF Score™ of 19/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 296 Forest Products companies, CL Workshop Group ranks better than 89.53% on this metric.

CL Workshop Group has the Moat Score of 2, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

CL Workshop Group has No Moat: CL Workshop Group Ltd has limited market presence and lacks significant competitive advantages such as brand strength, intellectual property, or cost advantages. Its market share is not substantial enough to create a durable moat.

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 CL Workshop Group might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

CL Workshop Group  (NAS:NWGL) 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

CL Workshop Group Moat Score Related Terms

NWGL vs ITP, SSD, UFPI: Moat Score Comparison

For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, CL Workshop Group'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.

CL Workshop Group Moat Score vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, CL Workshop Group's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CL Workshop Group's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
CL Workshop Group (NWGL) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Jul. 26, 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, CL Workshop Group ranks #31 out of 296 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 10.5%.
Is CL Workshop Group's Moat Score too high?
CL Workshop Group's current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, CL Workshop Group ranks #31 out of 296 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CL Workshop Group has a GF Score™ of 19/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CL Workshop Group's Moat Score compare to ITP and SSD?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, CL Workshop Group ranks #31 out of 296 companies for Moat Score. This places CL Workshop Group in the top 11% 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 Forest Products company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Forest Products 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. CL Workshop Group's current Moat Score is 2. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CL Workshop Group stock overvalued right now?
CL Workshop Group (NWGL) has a current Moat Score of 2. The current Moat Score is 2. CL Workshop Group's overall GF Score™ is 19/100 with 3 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 CL Workshop Group (NWGL), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 26, 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.

CL Workshop Group Business Description

Address Avenida da Amizade No. 1287, Chong Fok Centro Comercial 13 E, Macau S.A.R., MAC
CL Workshop Group Ltd, formerly Nature Wood Group Ltd is a vertically-integrated forestry company that focuses on FSC business operations. It produces various products, including logs, decking, flooring, sawn timber. The Group owns natural forest concessions and cutting rights for exploiting timbers on parcels of land in Peru. The Group is organized into two operating divisions; Direct Purchase and Original Design Manufacturer (ODM) Services, and Manufacturing segments. The Direct Purchase and ODM Segment that derives the majority of revenue engages in the business of sourcing live wood and owning designed designs on wood products for sales to end customers.
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