Fuller Smith & Turner (CHIX:FSTAL) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


CHIX:FSTAL Fuller Smith & Turner PLC CHIX:FSTAL
82 GF Score
Price £7.30
GF Value £7.55
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Fuller Smith & Turner Moat Score?

Fuller Smith & Turner CHIX:FSTAL +5.19% 82 Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:FSTAL with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of £7.55 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 370 Restaurants companies, Fuller Smith & Turner ranks better than 97.3% on this metric.

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

Fuller Smith & Turner has Narrow Moat: Fuller Smith & Turner PLC has a strong narrow moat with deep customer loyalty, brand strength, and a superior distribution network. However, it lacks the regulatory barriers and intellectual property to achieve 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 Fuller Smith & Turner might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Fuller Smith & Turner  (CHIX:FSTAl) 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

Fuller Smith & Turner Moat Score Related Terms

CHIX:FSTAL vs MCD, SBUX, CMG: Moat Score Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Fuller Smith & Turner'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.

Fuller Smith & Turner Moat Score vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Fuller Smith & Turner's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Fuller Smith & Turner's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Fuller Smith & Turner (CHIX:FSTAL) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jun. 24, 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, Fuller Smith & Turner ranks #10 out of 370 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 2.7%.
Is Fuller Smith & Turner's Moat Score too high?
Fuller Smith & Turner's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Fuller Smith & Turner ranks #10 out of 370 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Fuller Smith & Turner has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fuller Smith & Turner's Moat Score compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Fuller Smith & Turner ranks #10 out of 370 companies for Moat Score. This places Fuller Smith & Turner 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 Restaurants company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Restaurants 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. Fuller Smith & Turner'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 Fuller Smith & Turner stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fuller Smith & Turner (CHIX:FSTAL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £7.55, compared to a current price of £7.30 — trading 3.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Fuller Smith & Turner's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 7 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 Fuller Smith & Turner (CHIX:FSTAL), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 24, 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 Fuller Smith & Turner (CHIX:FSTAL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fuller Smith & Turner stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £7.30 is trading 3.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of £7.55. GuruFocus considers Fuller Smith & Turner to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:FSTAL:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: £7.55 vs. price of £7.30 (3.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Fuller Smith & Turner Business Description

Other Exchanges FTUAF:USAFSTA:UK54GW.PFD:UK
Address 86-93 Strand-on-the-Green, Pier House, London, GBR, W4 3NN
Fuller Smith & Turner PLC is a family-owned operator of pubs and hotels in the United Kingdom. The company functions through two segments: Managed Pubs and Hotels and Tenanted Inns. Managed Pubs and Hotels, which comprises managed pubs, managed hotels, Bel & The Dragon, and Cotswold Inns & Hotels. Tenanted Inns, comprises pubs operated by third parties under tenancy or lease agreements. Managed Pubs and Hotels segment generates majority of the revenue for the company. All of the Group's business is within the UK.
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