Richards Group (TSX:RIC) Moat Score: 1/10 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


TSX:RIC Richards Group Inc TSX:RIC
72 GF Score
Price C$29.00
GF Value C$32.95
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Richards Group Moat Score?

Richards Group TSX:RIC +3.53% 72 Moat Score is 1 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:RIC with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of C$32.95 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 418 Packaging & Containers companies, Richards Group ranks better than 90.67% on this metric.

Richards Group has the Moat Score of 1, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Richards Group has No Moat: Richards Group Inc lacks discernible competitive advantages, with no significant market leadership, intellectual property, or cost advantages.

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 Richards Group might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Richards Group  (TSX:RIC) 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

Richards Group Moat Score Related Terms

TSX:RIC vs SW, PKG, IP: Moat Score Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Richards 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.

Richards Group Moat Score vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Richards Group's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSX:RIC
72GF Score
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What does a Moat Score of 1 mean?
Richards Group (TSX:RIC) has a Moat Score of 1 as of Jul. 03, 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, Richards Group ranks #39 out of 418 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 9.3%.
Is Richards Group's Moat Score too high?
Richards Group's current Moat Score is 1. Based on the distribution chart, Richards Group ranks #39 out of 418 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Richards Group has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Richards Group's Moat Score compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Richards Group ranks #39 out of 418 companies for Moat Score. This places Richards Group in the top 9% 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 Packaging & Containers company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Packaging & Containers 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. Richards Group's current Moat Score is 1. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Richards Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Richards Group (TSX:RIC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$32.95, compared to a current price of C$29.00 — trading 12% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 1. Richards Group's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 2 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 Richards Group (TSX:RIC), the current Moat Score is 1 as of Jul. 03, 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 Richards Group (TSX:RIC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Richards Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of C$29.00 is trading 12% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$32.95. GuruFocus considers Richards Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:RIC:

  • Moat Score: 1
  • GF Value™: C$32.95 vs. price of C$29.00 (12% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Richards Group Business Description

Other Exchanges RPKIF:USA
Address 6155 Belgrave Road, Unit 3, Mississauga, ON, CAN, L5R 4E6
Richards Group Inc operates under two verticals, namely 'Richards Packaging' and 'Richards Health'. It provides glass and plastic packaging solutions across various locations throughout North America under the Richards Packaging business. The Richards Health business operates under the brands: Richards Packaging Inc, Clarion Medical Technologies, Healthmark Services Ltd, and DermapenWorld. The company updated its historical view of operations from a single operating segment to two reportable segments: Healthcare and Packaging, and has restated comparable information accordingly.
72GF Score

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