Mitchells & Butlers (CHIX:MABL) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 19, 2026)

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CHIX:MABL Mitchells & Butlers PLC CHIX:MABL
79 GF Score
Price £2.68
GF Value £2.64
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Mitchells & Butlers Moat Score?

Mitchells & Butlers has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Mitchells & Butlers has

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 Mitchells & Butlers might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Mitchells & Butlers  (CHIX:MABl) 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

Mitchells & Butlers Moat Score Related Terms

CHIX:MABL
79GF Score
Mitchells & Butlers PLC CHIX:MABL
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Is Mitchells & Butlers (CHIX:MABL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitchells & Butlers stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £2.68 is trading 1.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of £2.64. GuruFocus considers Mitchells & Butlers to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:MABL:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: £2.64 vs. price of £2.68 (1.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Mitchells & Butlers Business Description

Other Exchanges MAB:UKMABB:Germany
Address 27 Fleet Street, Birmingham, GBR, B3 1JP
Mitchells & Butlers PLC operates and manages pubs and pub restaurants in the United Kingdom and Germany. The group's properties operate under the brands Vintage Inns, Stonehouse, Toby Carvery, Harvester, Sizzling Pub Co., All Bar One, Ember Inns, and others. Its geographic segments include the UK and Germany of which it generates the majority of its revenue from the UK.
79GF Score

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£2.68
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£2.64
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