CoTec Holdings (TSXV:CTH) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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What is CoTec Holdings Moat Score?

CoTec Holdings TSXV:CTH -1.39% 20 Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSXV:CTH with a GF Score™ of 20/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,694 Asset Management companies, CoTec Holdings ranks better than 80.11% on this metric.

CoTec Holdings has the Moat Score of 2, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

CoTec Holdings has No Moat: CoTec Holdings Corp lacks significant market leadership or unique competitive advantages. It does not exhibit strong brand strength, customer loyalty, or proprietary technology that would provide a durable competitive edge. The company operates in a highly competitive market with low switching costs and minimal regulatory barriers.

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 CoTec Holdings might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

CoTec Holdings  (TSXV:CTH) 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

CoTec Holdings Moat Score Related Terms

TSXV:CTH vs BLK, BX, KKR: Moat Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, CoTec Holdings'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.

CoTec Holdings Moat Score vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, CoTec Holdings's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CoTec Holdings's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
CoTec Holdings (TSXV:CTH) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Jul. 15, 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, CoTec Holdings ranks #337 out of 1694 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 19.9%.
Is CoTec Holdings' Moat Score too high?
CoTec Holdings' current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, CoTec Holdings ranks #337 out of 1694 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CoTec Holdings has a GF Score™ of 20/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CoTec Holdings' Moat Score compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, CoTec Holdings ranks #337 out of 1694 companies for Moat Score. This places CoTec Holdings in the top 20% 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 Asset Management company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Asset 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. CoTec Holdings's current Moat Score is 2. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CoTec Holdings stock overvalued right now?
CoTec Holdings (TSXV:CTH) has a current Moat Score of 2. The current Moat Score is 2. CoTec Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 20/100 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 CoTec Holdings (TSXV:CTH), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 15, 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.

CoTec Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges CTHCF:USALYJ:Germany
Address 755 Burrard Street, Suite 428, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6Z 1X6
CoTec Holdings Corp focuses on investments in disruptive and scalable technology in the mineral extraction industry while acquiring assets to which the technology could be applied. The Company entered into an option agreement to acquire 31 mining claims forming the Lac Jeannine Property located in the Cote-Nord region of Quebec, Canada.
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