Acadian Timber (TSX:ADN) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 05, 2026)


TSX:ADN Acadian Timber Corp TSX:ADN
71 GF Score
Price C$17.69
GF Value C$15.48
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Acadian Timber Moat Score?

Acadian Timber TSX:ADN 71 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:ADN with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of C$15.48 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 297 Forest Products companies, Acadian Timber ranks better than 93.6% on this metric.

Acadian Timber has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Acadian Timber has Narrow Moat: Acadian Timber benefits from owning valuable timberland assets, providing some cost advantages. However, it operates in a commodity market with limited pricing power and brand strength. Regulatory barriers offer some protection, but the overall competitive advantage is modest.

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 Acadian Timber might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Acadian Timber  (TSX:ADN) 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

Acadian Timber Moat Score Related Terms

TSX:ADN vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Moat Score Comparison

For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Acadian Timber'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.

Acadian Timber Moat Score vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Acadian Timber's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Acadian Timber's Moat Score falls into.


TSX:ADN
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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Acadian Timber (TSX:ADN) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 05, 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, Acadian Timber ranks #19 out of 297 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 6.4%.
Is Acadian Timber's Moat Score too high?
Acadian Timber's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Acadian Timber ranks #19 out of 297 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Acadian Timber has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acadian Timber's Moat Score compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Acadian Timber ranks #19 out of 297 companies for Moat Score. This places Acadian Timber in the top 6% 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 Forest Products company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Forest 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. Acadian Timber'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 Acadian Timber stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acadian Timber (TSX:ADN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$15.48, compared to a current price of C$17.69 — trading 14.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Acadian Timber's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 8 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 Acadian Timber (TSX:ADN), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 05, 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 Acadian Timber (TSX:ADN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acadian Timber stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$17.69 is trading 14.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$15.48. GuruFocus considers Acadian Timber to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:ADN:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: C$15.48 vs. price of C$17.69 (14.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Acadian Timber Business Description

Other Exchanges ACAZF:USA779:Germany
Address 365 Canada Road, Edmundston, NB, CAN, E3V 1W2
Acadian Timber Corp is a Canada-based company engaged in forest management and the production of timber products, including softwood and hardwood sawlogs, pulpwood, and biomass by-products, sold to regional customers. The Company operates through three segments: New Brunswick Timberlands, Maine Timberlands, and Environmental Solutions. The Environmental Solutions segment includes business activities related to the development and sale of voluntary carbon credits.
71GF Score

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