TR (Tootsie Roll Industries) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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TR Tootsie Roll Industries Inc TR
78 GF Score
Price $37.46
GF Value $31.55
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Tootsie Roll Industries Moat Score?

Tootsie Roll Industries TR -1.47% 78 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates TR with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.55 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,055 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Tootsie Roll Industries ranks better than 98.54% on this metric.

Tootsie Roll Industries has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Tootsie Roll Industries has Narrow Moat: Tootsie Roll has a strong narrow moat with a well-known brand and customer loyalty. It benefits from economies of scale but lacks significant innovation or exclusive licenses.

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 Tootsie Roll Industries might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Tootsie Roll Industries  (NYSE:TR) 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

Tootsie Roll Industries Moat Score Related Terms

TR vs SOWG, RMCF, MDLZ: Moat Score Comparison

For the Confectioners subindustry, Tootsie Roll Industries'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.

Tootsie Roll Industries Moat Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Tootsie Roll Industries's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Tootsie Roll Industries's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Tootsie Roll Industries (TR) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 14, 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, Tootsie Roll Industries ranks #30 out of 2055 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 1.5%.
Is Tootsie Roll Industries' Moat Score too high?
Tootsie Roll Industries' current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Tootsie Roll Industries ranks #30 out of 2055 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tootsie Roll Industries has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tootsie Roll Industries' Moat Score compare to SOWG and RMCF?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Tootsie Roll Industries ranks #30 out of 2055 companies for Moat Score. This places Tootsie Roll Industries in the top 2% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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. Tootsie Roll Industries's current Moat Score is 6. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tootsie Roll Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tootsie Roll Industries (TR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.55, compared to a current price of $37.46 — trading 18.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Tootsie Roll Industries' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Tootsie Roll Industries (TR), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 14, 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 Tootsie Roll Industries (TR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tootsie Roll Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $37.46 is trading 18.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $31.55. GuruFocus considers Tootsie Roll Industries to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TR:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: $31.55 vs. price of $37.46 (18.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 1 warning sign

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

Tootsie Roll Industries Business Description

Other Exchanges TROLB:USA
Address 7401 South Cicero Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA, 60629
Tootsie Roll Industries Inc manufactures and sells confectionery products. Notable varieties include Tootsie Roll and Tootsie Pops, Charms, Blow-Pops, Dots, Junior Mints, Sugar Daddy and Sugar Babies, Andes, Dubble Bubble, Razzles among others. The company sells its products to wholesale distributors and directly to retail stores. Geographically, it generates a majority of its revenue from the United States and rest from Canada, Mexico and other regions.
78GF Score

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