SWIM (Latham Group) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


SWIM Latham Group Inc SWIM
74 GF Score
Price $6.05
GF Value $6.18
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Latham Group Moat Score?

Latham Group SWIM +2.98% 74 Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates SWIM with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.18 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,846 Construction companies, Latham Group ranks better than 92.63% on this metric.

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

Latham Group has No Moat: Latham Group operates in the pool manufacturing industry with limited market share and brand strength. It lacks significant cost advantages, intellectual property, or regulatory barriers to establish a competitive 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 Latham Group might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Latham Group  (NAS:SWIM) 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

Latham Group Moat Score Related Terms

SWIM vs ASPN, JBI, APOG: Moat Score Comparison

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Latham 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.

Latham Group Moat Score vs Construction Industry

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Latham Group (SWIM) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jun. 25, 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, Latham Group ranks #136 out of 1846 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 7.4%.
Is Latham Group's Moat Score too high?
Latham Group's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Latham Group ranks #136 out of 1846 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Latham Group has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Latham Group's Moat Score compare to ASPN and JBI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Latham Group ranks #136 out of 1846 companies for Moat Score. This places Latham Group in the top 7% 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. Latham 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 Latham Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Latham Group (SWIM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.18, compared to a current price of $6.05 — trading 2.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Latham Group's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Latham Group (SWIM), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 25, 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 Latham Group (SWIM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Latham Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $6.05 is trading 2.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.18. GuruFocus considers Latham Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SWIM:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $6.18 vs. price of $6.05 (2.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Latham Group Business Description

Address 787 Watervliet Shaker Road, Latham, NY, USA, 12110
Latham Group Inc is a designer, manufacturer, and marketer of in-ground residential swimming pools, liners, and covers in North America, Australia, and New Zealand. The company derives a majority of its revenue from the United States.
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