Perma-Pipe International Holdings (STU:MF3) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 06, 2026)


STU:MF3 Perma-Pipe International Holdings Inc STU:MF3
80 GF Score
Price €21.40
GF Value €15.09
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Perma-Pipe International Holdings Moat Score?

Perma-Pipe International Holdings STU:MF3 -3.60% 80 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:MF3 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €15.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,839 Construction companies, Perma-Pipe International Holdings ranks better than 95% on this metric.

Perma-Pipe International Holdings has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Perma-Pipe International Holdings has Narrow Moat: Perma-Pipe has a discernible but modest moat due to its specialized products and some cost advantages. However, it lacks strong market leadership, brand strength, and significant regulatory barriers.

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 Perma-Pipe International Holdings might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Perma-Pipe International Holdings  (STU:MF3) 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

Perma-Pipe International Holdings Moat Score Related Terms

STU:MF3 vs JLHL, JELD, AIRJ: Moat Score Comparison

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Perma-Pipe International Holdings'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.

Perma-Pipe International Holdings Moat Score vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Perma-Pipe International Holdings's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Perma-Pipe International Holdings's Moat Score falls into.


STU:MF3
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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Perma-Pipe International Holdings (STU:MF3) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 06, 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, Perma-Pipe International Holdings ranks #92 out of 1839 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 5%.
Is Perma-Pipe International Holdings' Moat Score too high?
Perma-Pipe International Holdings' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Perma-Pipe International Holdings ranks #92 out of 1839 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Perma-Pipe International Holdings has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Perma-Pipe International Holdings' Moat Score compare to JLHL and JELD?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Perma-Pipe International Holdings ranks #92 out of 1839 companies for Moat Score. This places Perma-Pipe International Holdings in the top 5% 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. Perma-Pipe International Holdings's current Moat Score is 4. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Perma-Pipe International Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perma-Pipe International Holdings (STU:MF3) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.09, compared to a current price of €21.40 — trading 41.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Perma-Pipe International Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Perma-Pipe International Holdings (STU:MF3), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 06, 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 Perma-Pipe International Holdings (STU:MF3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perma-Pipe International Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €21.40 is trading 41.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €15.09. GuruFocus considers Perma-Pipe International Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:MF3:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €15.09 vs. price of €21.40 (41.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:MF3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Perma-Pipe International Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges PPIH:USAMF3:Germany
Address 2445 Technology Forest Boulevard, Suite 1010, The Woodlands, TX, USA, 77381
Perma-Pipe International Holdings Inc is engaged in the manufacture and sale of products in Piping Systems. The company engineers, designs, manufactures, and sells specialty piping systems and leak detection systems. Specialty piping systems of the company include insulated and jacketed district heating and cooling piping systems for efficient energy distribution from central energy plants to multiple locations, primary and secondary containment piping systems for transporting chemicals, hazardous fluids, and petroleum products, the coating and insulation of oil and gas gathering and transmission pipelines, and liquid and powder based anti-corrosion coatings applied both to the external and internal surfaces of steel pipe, including shapes such as bends, reducers, tees, and other fittings.
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