Pets at Home Group (CHIX:PETSL) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


CHIX:PETSL Pets at Home Group PLC CHIX:PETSL
68 GF Score
Price £1.78
GF Value £2.91
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Pets at Home Group Moat Score?

Pets at Home Group CHIX:PETSL -1.49% 68 Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:PETSL with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.91 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,118 Retail - Cyclical companies, Pets at Home Group ranks better than 97.85% on this metric.

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

Pets at Home Group has Narrow Moat: Pets at Home Group has a strong narrow moat with a leading market share in the UK pet care market, strong brand recognition, and customer loyalty. However, it lacks the durable cost advantages or regulatory barriers needed for 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 Pets at Home Group might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Pets at Home Group  (CHIX:PETSl) 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

Pets at Home Group Moat Score Related Terms

CHIX:PETSL vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Pets at Home Group'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.

Pets at Home Group Moat Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Pets at Home Group's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Pets at Home Group's Moat Score falls into.


CHIX:PETSL
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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Pets at Home Group (CHIX:PETSL) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jun. 30, 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, Pets at Home Group ranks #24 out of 1118 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 2.1%.
Is Pets at Home Group's Moat Score too high?
Pets at Home Group's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Pets at Home Group ranks #24 out of 1118 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pets at Home Group has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pets at Home Group's Moat Score compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Pets at Home Group ranks #24 out of 1118 companies for Moat Score. This places Pets at Home Group in the top 2% 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 - Cyclical company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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. Pets at Home Group'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 Pets at Home Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pets at Home Group (CHIX:PETSL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.91, compared to a current price of £1.78 — trading 38.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Pets at Home Group's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 8 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 Pets at Home Group (CHIX:PETSL), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 30, 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 Pets at Home Group (CHIX:PETSL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pets at Home Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £1.78 is trading 38.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.91. GuruFocus considers Pets at Home Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:PETSL:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: £2.91 vs. price of £1.78 (38.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Pets at Home Group Business Description

Address Epsom Avenue, Stanley Green Trading Estate, Chester House, Handforth, Cheshire, GBR, SK9 3RN
Pets at Home Group PLC is an omnichannel British retailer operating mainly in the United Kingdom. The company has a network of stores, websites, grooming salons, and pet services, such as veterinary. The product portfolio is diverse, including items for dogs, cats, fish, reptiles, birds, and wildlife. The items sold are from the following categories: food, pet beds, toys, pet clothing, kennels, collars, healthcare, grooming, training, books, and accessories. The products are sold under the Pets at Home brand, private brand, and labels. The veterinary services are located within stores, as well as in stand-alone locations, throughout the U.K.
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