Palace Capital (CHIX:PCAL) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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CHIX:PCAL Palace Capital PLC CHIX:PCAL
57 GF Score
Price £1.87
GF Value £1.45
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Palace Capital Moat Score?

Palace Capital has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Palace Capital 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 Palace Capital might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Palace Capital  (CHIX:PCAl) 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

Palace Capital Moat Score Related Terms

CHIX:PCAL
57GF Score
Palace Capital PLC CHIX:PCAL
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Is Palace Capital (CHIX:PCAL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palace Capital stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £1.87 is trading 28.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.45. GuruFocus considers Palace Capital to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:PCAL:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: £1.45 vs. price of £1.87 (28.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 6 warning signs

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Palace Capital Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges PCA:UK
Address 84 Eccleston Square, Thomas House, London, GBR, SW1V 1PX
Palace Capital PLC is a property investment company. The Company's principal activity is to invest in commercial real estate in the UK. Its portfolio includes investment properties throughout England, predominantly regional investments outside London, and a diverse portfolio of commercial buildings. The company generates revenue in the form of property income and represents the value of accrued charges under operating leases for rental of the Group's investment properties. Its only reportable segment is an Investment property. The company's properties include Hudson House, York; Fraser House, Staines, Milton Keynes, and Midsummer Boulevard.
57GF Score

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£1.87
Price
£1.45
GF Value