Doman Building Materials Group (TSX:DBM) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


TSX:DBM Doman Building Materials Group Ltd TSX:DBM
72 GF Score
Price C$11.41
GF Value C$9.38
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 10 Warning Signs
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What is Doman Building Materials Group Moat Score?

Doman Building Materials Group TSX:DBM -0.61% 72 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:DBM with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of C$9.38 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 152 Industrial Distribution companies, Doman Building Materials Group ranks better than 86.18% on this metric.

Doman Building Materials Group has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Doman Building Materials Group has Narrow Moat: Doman Building Materials Group Ltd has a modest moat due to its distribution network and economies of scale in the building materials sector. However, it lacks strong brand loyalty and significant pricing power.

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 Doman Building Materials Group might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Doman Building Materials Group  (TSX:DBM) 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

Doman Building Materials Group Moat Score Related Terms

TSX:DBM vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Moat Score Comparison

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Doman Building Materials 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.

Doman Building Materials Group Moat Score vs Industrial Distribution Industry

For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Doman Building Materials Group's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Doman Building Materials Group's Moat Score falls into.


TSX:DBM
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Doman Building Materials Group (TSX:DBM) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 01, 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, Doman Building Materials Group ranks #21 out of 152 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 13.8%.
Is Doman Building Materials Group's Moat Score too high?
Doman Building Materials Group's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Doman Building Materials Group ranks #21 out of 152 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Doman Building Materials Group has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Doman Building Materials Group's Moat Score compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Doman Building Materials Group ranks #21 out of 152 companies for Moat Score. This places Doman Building Materials Group in the top 14% 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Industrial Distribution 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. Doman Building Materials Group'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 Doman Building Materials Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Doman Building Materials Group (TSX:DBM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$9.38, compared to a current price of C$11.41 — trading 21.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Doman Building Materials Group's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 10 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 Doman Building Materials Group (TSX:DBM), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 01, 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 Doman Building Materials Group (TSX:DBM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Doman Building Materials Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$11.41 is trading 21.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$9.38. GuruFocus considers Doman Building Materials Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:DBM:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: C$9.38 vs. price of C$11.41 (21.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 10 warning signs

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

Doman Building Materials Group Business Description

Other Exchanges CWXZF:USA2CW:Germany
Address 1100 Melville Street, Suite 1600, PO Box 39, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6E 4A6
Doman Building Materials Group Ltd operates through its wholly owned subsidiaries, producing and treating lumber and providing other value-add services, as well as distributing various building materials across Canada and in the United States. The company is a national distributor of building materials and related products in Canada, operating multiple divisions with treating plants, planing and specialty facilities, and distribution centers across various cities in Canada and the United States. Geographically, it derives the majority of revenue from the United States.
72GF Score

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