Smiths News (CHIX:SNWSL) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


CHIX:SNWSL Smiths News PLC CHIX:SNWSL
50 GF Score
Price £0.70
GF Value £0.54
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Smiths News Moat Score?

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

Smiths News 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 Smiths News might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Smiths News  (CHIX:SNWSl) 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

Smiths News Moat Score Related Terms

CHIX:SNWSL
50GF Score
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Is Smiths News (CHIX:SNWSL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smiths News stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.70 is trading 30% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.54. GuruFocus considers Smiths News to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:SNWSL:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: £0.54 vs. price of £0.70 (30% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Smiths News Business Description

Other Exchanges SNWS:UKT6N:Germany
Address Rowan House, Cherry Orchard North, Kembrey Park, Swindon, Wiltshire, GBR, SN2 8UH
Smiths News PLC is a UK wholesaler of newspapers and magazines, providing nationwide early-morning distribution and logistics services. The company supplies newspapers, magazines, and related products to a wide network of retail outlets, supported by integrated services such as warehousing, pick-and-pack, returns collection, recycling, invoicing, and market insight. Operating through a hub-and-spoke distribution network across England and Wales, Smiths News delivers seven days a week, reaching locations from urban centres to remote rural communities, and also offers recycling and waste management solutions through its dedicated recycling operations.
50GF Score

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£0.70
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