Capstone Holding (STU:J7W) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jul. 20, 2026)

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STU:J7W Capstone Holding Corp STU:J7W
16 GF Score
Price €0.22
GF Value €0.09
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Capstone Holding Moat Score?

Capstone Holding STU:J7W +1.83% 16 Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:J7W with a GF Score™ of 16/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 433 Building Materials companies, Capstone Holding ranks better than 90.53% on this metric.

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

Capstone Holding has No Moat: Capstone Holding Corp shows very weak competitive advantages with no significant market leadership, brand strength, or proprietary technology, resulting in a transient 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 Capstone Holding might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Capstone Holding  (STU:J7W) 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

Capstone Holding Moat Score Related Terms

STU:J7W vs BASA, CRH, VMC: Moat Score Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Capstone Holding'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.

Capstone Holding Moat Score vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Capstone Holding's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Capstone Holding's Moat Score falls into.


STU:J7W
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
Capstone Holding (STU:J7W) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Jul. 20, 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, Capstone Holding ranks #41 out of 433 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 9.5%.
Is Capstone Holding's Moat Score too high?
Capstone Holding's current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, Capstone Holding ranks #41 out of 433 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Capstone Holding has a GF Score™ of 16/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Capstone Holding's Moat Score compare to BASA and CRH?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Capstone Holding ranks #41 out of 433 companies for Moat Score. This places Capstone Holding in the top 10% 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 Building Materials company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Building Materials 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. Capstone Holding'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 Capstone Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capstone Holding (STU:J7W) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.09, compared to a current price of €0.22 — trading 146.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2. Capstone Holding's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 with 7 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 Capstone Holding (STU:J7W), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 20, 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 Capstone Holding (STU:J7W) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capstone Holding stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.22 is trading 146.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.09. GuruFocus considers Capstone Holding to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:J7W:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: €0.09 vs. price of €0.22 (146.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 16/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:J7W stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Capstone Holding Business Description

Other Exchanges CAPS:USA
Address 5141 West 122nd Street, Alsip, IL, USA, 60803
Capstone Holding Corp is a national, technology-enabled building products distribution and installation platform. The Company has two reportable segments: (i) the TotalStone segment, which includes the operations of TotalStone, LLC and Canadian Stone Industries, and (ii) the Carolina Stone segment, which includes the operations of Carolina Stone Distributors. Both segments are engaged in the distribution and fabrication of natural and manufactured stone and related building products.
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