Spar Group has the GF Score of 52, which implies that the company
might have
Poor future performance potential.
The GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation, which has been found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks by backtesting from 2006 to 2021. The stocks with a higher GF Score generally generate higher returns than those with lower GF Scores. Therefore, when picking stocks, investors should invest in companies with high GF Scores. The GF Score ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest rank.
GF Score takes following five key aspects into consideration:
Each one of these components is ranked and the ranks also have positive correlation with the long term performances of stocks. The GF score is calculated using the five key aspects of analysis. Through backtesting, we know that each of these key aspects has a different impact on the stock price performance. Thus, they are weighted differently when calculating the total score. The Profitability Rank and the Growth Rank are weighted fully, while other parameters have less weight.
Based on research and backtesting result, GuruFocus believes Spar Group
might have
Poor future performance potential.
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Spar Group (JSE:SPP) GF Score Explanation
Based on the historical long-term performances among five valuation aspects, the GF Score is found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks. It ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest. GuruFocus divided GF Score into following 5 categories:
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JSE:SPP vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: GF Score Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Spar Group's GF Score, along with its competitors' market caps and GF 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.
Spar Group GF Score vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Spar Group's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Spar Group's GF Score falls into.
Spar Group (JSE:SPP) has a GF Score of 52 as of Jul. 04, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Spar Group and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 88.00. Over the past decade, Spar Group's GF Score has ranged from 25.00 to 100.00.
Is Spar Group's GF Score too high?
Spar Group's current GF Score of 52 is 41% below median its 10-year median of 88.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.00 to a high of 100.00. Overall, Spar Group has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Spar Group's GF Score compare to SYY and USFD?
Spar Group's GF Score of 52 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. Historically, Spar Group's own GF Score has ranged from 25.00 to 100.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Score for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good GF Score depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, GF 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 GF Score mean?
A high GF Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Spar Group and its competitors. Spar Group's current GF Score is 52, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 88.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Spar Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spar Group (JSE:SPP) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R107.97, compared to a current price of R49.50 — trading 54.2% below its estimated fair value. The current GF Score is 52, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 88.00. Spar Group's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Score calculated?
GF Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Spar Group (JSE:SPP), the current GF Score is 52 as of Jul. 04, 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 Spar Group (JSE:SPP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spar Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R49.50 is trading 54.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of R107.97.
GuruFocus considers Spar Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:SPP:
GF Score: 52 (41% below median its 10-year median of 88.00)
GF Value™: R107.97 vs. price of R49.50 (54.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:SPP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Spar Group Ltd operates as a wholesaler and distributor of goods and services to SPAR grocery stores and multiple other branded group retail outlets across multiple regions. It supplies fresh produce and merchandise to a network of independent retailers who operate under its brands like TOPS at SPAR, Build it, SPAR Health, and Encore. The company's revenue mainly comprise the revenue from the sale of merchandise, marketing and promotional activities as well as franchise fees. Geographically, it has a presence in Southern Africa, Ireland and South West England, Switzerland, Poland and Sri Lanka, with the majority of revenue generated from South Africa.
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