Illovo Sugar (Malawi) (MSW:ILLOVO) GF Score: 38/100 (As of Aug. 06, 2026) — 12% Below Median

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MSW:ILLOVO Illovo Sugar (Malawi) PLC MSW:ILLOVO
38 GF Score
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What is Illovo Sugar (Malawi) GF Score?

Illovo Sugar (Malawi) MSW:ILLOVO 38 GF Score is 38 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 43.00. GuruFocus rates MSW:ILLOVO with a GF Score™ of 38/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Illovo Sugar (Malawi) has the GF Score of 38, 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 : 5/10
2. Profitability Rank : 3/10
3. Growth Rank : 0/10
4. GF Value Rank : 0/10
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 Illovo Sugar (Malawi) 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.

Illovo Sugar (Malawi)  (MSW:ILLOVO) 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.

Illovo Sugar (Malawi) GF Score Related Terms

MSW:ILLOVO vs : GF Score Comparison

For the Confectioners subindustry, Illovo Sugar (Malawi)'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.

Illovo Sugar (Malawi) GF Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Illovo Sugar (Malawi)'s GF Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Illovo Sugar (Malawi)'s GF Score falls into.


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What does a GF Score of 38 mean?
Illovo Sugar (Malawi) (MSW:ILLOVO) has a GF Score of 38 as of Aug. 06, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Illovo Sugar (Malawi) and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 43.00. Over the past decade, Illovo Sugar (Malawi)'s GF Score has ranged from 31.00 to 49.00.
Is Illovo Sugar (Malawi)'s GF Score too high?
Illovo Sugar (Malawi)'s current GF Score of 38 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 43.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.00 to a high of 49.00. Overall, Illovo Sugar (Malawi) has a GF Score™ of 38/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Illovo Sugar (Malawi)'s GF Score compare to ?
Illovo Sugar (Malawi)'s GF Score of 38 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. Historically, Illovo Sugar (Malawi)'s own GF Score has ranged from 31.00 to 49.00 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good GF Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Illovo Sugar (Malawi) and its competitors. Illovo Sugar (Malawi)'s current GF Score is 38, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 43.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Illovo Sugar (Malawi) stock overvalued right now?
Illovo Sugar (Malawi) (MSW:ILLOVO) has a current GF Score of 38. The current GF Score is 38, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 43.00. Illovo Sugar (Malawi)'s overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Illovo Sugar (Malawi) (MSW:ILLOVO), the current GF Score is 38 as of Aug. 06, 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.

Illovo Sugar (Malawi) Business Description

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Address Churchill Road, Illovo Building, Private Bag 580, Limbe, MWI
Illovo Sugar (Malawi) PLC is a sugar producer. The company has agricultural and manufacturing operations in African countries. The company produces raw and refined sugar for local, regional African, European Union (EU), United States of America (USA), and world markets from sugar cane supplied by its own agricultural operations and independent outgrowers.
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