Marston's 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 Marston's
might have
Poor future performance potential.
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Marston's (LSE:MARS) 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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Marston's GF Score Related Terms
LSE:MARS vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: GF Score Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Marston's'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.
Marston's GF Score vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Marston's's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Marston's's GF Score falls into.
Marston's (LSE:MARS) has a GF Score of 52 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Marston's and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 58.00. Over the past decade, Marston's' GF Score has ranged from 32.00 to 82.00.
Is Marston's' GF Score too high?
Marston's' current GF Score of 52 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 58.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 32.00 to a high of 82.00. Overall, Marston's has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marston's' GF Score compare to MCD and SBUX?
Marston's' GF Score of 52 can be compared against companies in the Restaurants industry. Historically, Marston's' own GF Score has ranged from 32.00 to 82.00 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 Restaurants company?
A good GF Score depends on the Restaurants 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 Marston's and its competitors. Marston's's current GF Score is 52, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 58.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marston's stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marston's (LSE:MARS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.39, compared to a current price of £0.51 — trading 30.5% above its estimated fair value. The current GF Score is 52, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 58.00. Marston's' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 5 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 Marston's (LSE:MARS), the current GF Score is 52 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 Marston's (LSE:MARS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marston's stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.51 is trading 30.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.39.
GuruFocus considers Marston's to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:MARS:
GF Score: 52 (10% below median its 10-year median of 58.00)
GF Value™: £0.39 vs. price of £0.51 (30.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:MARS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Marston's PLC is a beer brewer and pub operator. It operates more than 1,500 pubs across the United Kingdom under brand names including Marston's Two For One, Milestone Rotisserie, Pitcher & Piano, and Revere. It also licenses and franchises more than 500 other taverns, and it has some locations that offer lodging. The company has five breweries that distribute its beer brands for sale to both out-of-home and at-home customers. Its key beer brands include Hobgoblin, Marston's Pedigree, Wainwright, Ringwood, Brakspear, and Banks's. Roughly 20% of the company's revenue comes from the brewing business; the rest comes from its pub businesses. Virtually all revenue is generated in the United Kingdom.
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