GFL Environmental (TSX:GFL) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 18, 2026)

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TSX:GFL GFL Environmental Inc TSX:GFL
69 GF Score
Price C$55.40
GF Value C$59.20
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is GFL Environmental Moat Score?

GFL Environmental TSX:GFL -0.47% 69 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:GFL with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of C$59.20 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 253 Waste Management companies, GFL Environmental ranks better than 95.26% on this metric.

GFL Environmental has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

GFL Environmental has Narrow Moat: GFL Environmental Inc benefits from economies of scale and a strong distribution network in waste management. While it has a solid market position, the industry is competitive with moderate customer switching costs. The company has some pricing power and regulatory barriers, but lacks significant brand strength or intellectual property to warrant a wide 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 GFL Environmental might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

GFL Environmental  (TSX:GFL) 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

GFL Environmental Moat Score Related Terms

TSX:GFL vs CLH, CWST, ONT: Moat Score Comparison

For the Waste Management subindustry, GFL Environmental'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.

GFL Environmental Moat Score vs Waste Management Industry

For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, GFL Environmental's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where GFL Environmental's Moat Score falls into.


TSX:GFL
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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
GFL Environmental (TSX:GFL) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 18, 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, GFL Environmental ranks #12 out of 253 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 4.7%.
Is GFL Environmental's Moat Score too high?
GFL Environmental's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, GFL Environmental ranks #12 out of 253 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, GFL Environmental has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GFL Environmental's Moat Score compare to CLH and CWST?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, GFL Environmental ranks #12 out of 253 companies for Moat Score. This places GFL Environmental 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 Waste Management company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Waste Management 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. GFL Environmental's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GFL Environmental stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GFL Environmental (TSX:GFL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$59.20, compared to a current price of C$55.40 — trading 6.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. GFL Environmental's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 4 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 GFL Environmental (TSX:GFL), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 18, 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 GFL Environmental (TSX:GFL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GFL Environmental stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of C$55.40 is trading 6.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$59.20. GuruFocus considers GFL Environmental to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:GFL:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: C$59.20 vs. price of C$55.40 (6.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 4 warning signs

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

GFL Environmental Business Description

Other Exchanges GFL:USA36E:Germany
Address 1759 Purdy Avenue, Suite 300, Miami Beach, FL, USA, 33139
GFL Environmental Inc is an environmental services company. Its offerings include non-hazardous solid waste management, infrastructure, soil remediation, and liquid waste management services. Its solid waste management business line, which generates the majority of the revenue, consists of the collection, transportation, transfer, recycling, and disposal of non-hazardous solid waste. Its Environmental Services business line includes liquid waste and soil remediation. The company's geographical segments are Canada and the United States. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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