ADF Group (STU:4QM) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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STU:4QM ADF Group Inc STU:4QM
56 GF Score
Price €10.80
GF Value €5.99
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is ADF Group Moat Score?

ADF Group STU:4QM 56 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:4QM with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.99 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,033 Industrial Products companies, ADF Group ranks better than 91.86% on this metric.

ADF Group has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

ADF Group has No Moat: ADF Group Inc operates in a competitive construction industry with limited market leadership and customer loyalty. The company lacks significant intellectual property, network effects, or regulatory barriers. Its cost advantages are not substantial enough to provide a durable competitive edge.

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

ADF Group  (STU:4QM) 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

ADF Group Moat Score Related Terms

STU:4QM vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Moat Score Comparison

For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, ADF 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.

ADF Group Moat Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, ADF Group's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
ADF Group (STU:4QM) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 15, 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, ADF Group ranks #247 out of 3033 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 8.1%.
Is ADF Group's Moat Score too high?
ADF Group's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, ADF Group ranks #247 out of 3033 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ADF Group has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ADF Group's Moat Score compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, ADF Group ranks #247 out of 3033 companies for Moat Score. This places ADF Group in the top 8% 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Industrial 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. ADF Group's current Moat Score is 3. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ADF Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ADF Group (STU:4QM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.99, compared to a current price of €10.80 — trading 80.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. ADF Group's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 5 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 ADF Group (STU:4QM), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 15, 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 ADF Group (STU:4QM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ADF Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €10.80 is trading 80.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.99. GuruFocus considers ADF Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:4QM:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: €5.99 vs. price of €10.80 (80.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:4QM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

ADF Group Business Description

Address 300 Henry-Bessemer Street, Terrebonne, QC, CAN, J6Y 1T3
ADF Group Inc involves in the design and engineering of connections, fabrication, including industrial coating, and the installation of steel structures and steel built-ups, as well as miscellaneous and architectural metalwork. The company's products and services are intended for the five principal segments of the non-residential construction industry: Office towers and high-rises, Commercial and recreational buildings, Airport facilities, Industrial complexes, and Transport infrastructures and energy. It serves the client base in the non-residential construction industry, such as general contractors, project owners, engineering firms and project architects, and other steel structure fabricators in the United States and Canada.
56GF Score

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