McColl's Retail Group (LSE:MCLS) GF Score: 4/100 (As of Jul. 07, 2026) — 94% Below Median


LSE:MCLS McColl's Retail Group PLC LSE:MCLS
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What is McColl's Retail Group GF Score?

McColl's Retail Group LSE:MCLS 4 GF Score is 4 as of Jul. 07, 2026, which is 94% below its 10-year median of 63.00. GuruFocus rates LSE:MCLS with a GF Score™ of 4/100.

McColl's Retail Group has the GF Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Worst future performance potential, or not enough data.

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:

1. Financial Strength : 0/10
2. Profitability Rank : 0/10
3. Growth Rank : 0/10
4. GF Value Rank : 2/10
5. Momentum Rank : 0/10

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 McColl's Retail Group might have Worst future performance potential, or not enough data.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

McColl's Retail Group  (LSE:MCLS) 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:

GF Score Performance Potential and All-in-One Screener Examples (1)
91 - 100Highest outperformance potential
81 - 90Good outperformance potential
71 - 80Likely to have average performance
51 - 70Poor future performance potential
0 - 50Worst future performance potential, or not enough data

(1) These are some simple examples. You can access our GF Score filter under All-in-One Screener’s Fundamental tab.

McColl's Retail Group GF Score Related Terms

LSE:MCLS vs BSY, WETG, TYL: GF Score Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, McColl's Retail 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.

McColl's Retail Group GF Score vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, McColl's Retail Group's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where McColl's Retail Group's GF Score falls into.


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What does a GF Score of 4 mean?
McColl's Retail Group (LSE:MCLS) has a GF Score of 4 as of Jul. 07, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on McColl's Retail Group and its competitors. This is 94% below median its historical median of 63.00. Over the past decade, McColl's Retail Group's GF Score has ranged from 4.00 to 83.00.
Is McColl's Retail Group's GF Score too high?
McColl's Retail Group's current GF Score of 4 is 94% below median its 10-year median of 63.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 83.00. Overall, McColl's Retail Group has a GF Score™ of 4/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does McColl's Retail Group's GF Score compare to BSY and WETG?
McColl's Retail Group's GF Score of 4 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. Historically, McColl's Retail Group's own GF Score has ranged from 4.00 to 83.00 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 McColl's Retail Group and its competitors. McColl's Retail Group's current GF Score is 4, which is 94% below median its own 10-year median of 63.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is McColl's Retail Group stock overvalued right now?
McColl's Retail Group (LSE:MCLS) has a current GF Score of 4. The current GF Score is 4, which is 94% below median its 10-year median of 63.00. McColl's Retail Group's overall GF Score™ is 4/100. 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 McColl's Retail Group (LSE:MCLS), the current GF Score is 4 as of Jul. 07, 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.

McColl's Retail Group Business Description

Address One London Road, Ground Floor West, Brentwood, Essex, GBR, CM14 4QW
McColl's Retail Group PLC is a retailer operator of convenience and newsagent stores. The company's products and services include everyday groceries, milk, baked beans, fruit pots, snacks, and ready meals, Lotto, Paypoint, and beers, wines, and spirits. The group operates more than 800 convenience stores and approximately 400 newsagent stores. It derives most of the revenue from convenience stores.
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