Carrefour (CHIX:CAP) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


CHIX:CAP Carrefour CHIX:CAP
72 GF Score
Price €16.40
GF Value €14.65
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 13 Warning Signs
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What is Carrefour Moat Score?

Carrefour CHIX:CAP -1.83% 72 Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CAP with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.65 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 13 warning signs investors should review. Among 315 Retail - Defensive companies, Carrefour ranks better than 96.83% on this metric.

Carrefour has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Carrefour has Narrow Moat: Carrefour has a strong narrow moat due to its significant market presence in the retail sector, strong brand recognition, and economies of scale. It benefits from a superior distribution network and some pricing power, but faces intense competition, preventing it from achieving a wide moat.

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 Carrefour might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Carrefour  (CHIX:CAp) 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

Carrefour Moat Score Related Terms

CHIX:CAP vs KR, SFM, ACI: Moat Score Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Carrefour'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.

Carrefour Moat Score vs Retail - Defensive Industry

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

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


CHIX:CAP
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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Carrefour (CHIX:CAP) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jun. 28, 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, Carrefour ranks #10 out of 315 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 3.2%.
Is Carrefour's Moat Score too high?
Carrefour's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Carrefour ranks #10 out of 315 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Carrefour has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carrefour's Moat Score compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Carrefour ranks #10 out of 315 companies for Moat Score. This places Carrefour in the top 3% 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 a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Retail - Defensive 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. Carrefour's current Moat Score is 6. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carrefour stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carrefour (CHIX:CAP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.65, compared to a current price of €16.40 — trading 11.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Carrefour's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 13 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 Carrefour (CHIX:CAP), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 28, 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 Carrefour (CHIX:CAP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carrefour stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €16.40 is trading 11.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €14.65. GuruFocus considers Carrefour to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:CAP:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: €14.65 vs. price of €16.40 (11.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 13 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:CAP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Carrefour Business Description

Address 93, Avenue de Paris, Massy Cedex, Paris, FRA, 91300
Founded in 1959, Carrefour is a multiformat retailer with operations in over 40 countries. Approximately 75% of sales stem from Europe and the rest from Latin America. In France, where Carrefour generates nearly 50% of its total revenue, the firm has a grocery market share of 22%, behind market leader E.Leclerc (24%), according to Kantar. Carrefour operates over 15,000 stores in hypermarket, supermarket, convenience store, and discount store formats. In 2024, Carrefour completed the acquisition of the Cora and Match banners from Louis Delhaize group for an enterprise value of EUR 1.05 billion.
72GF Score

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