Smurfit WestRock (CHIX:SWRL) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


CHIX:SWRL Smurfit WestRock PLC CHIX:SWRL
75 GF Score
Price £33.79
GF Value £33.91
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Smurfit WestRock Moat Score?

Smurfit WestRock CHIX:SWRL 75 Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SWRL with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of £33.91 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 422 Packaging & Containers companies, Smurfit WestRock ranks better than 99.53% on this metric.

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

Smurfit WestRock has Narrow Moat: Smurfit WestRock has a strong position in the packaging industry with economies of scale and a broad distribution network. Its brand strength and customer loyalty are notable, but it lacks significant regulatory barriers or unique intellectual property to warrant 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 Smurfit WestRock might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Smurfit WestRock  (CHIX:SWRl) 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

Smurfit WestRock Moat Score Related Terms

CHIX:SWRL vs PKG, AMCR, IP: Moat Score Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Smurfit WestRock'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.

Smurfit WestRock Moat Score vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Smurfit WestRock's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Smurfit WestRock'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?
Smurfit WestRock (CHIX:SWRL) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jun. 25, 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, Smurfit WestRock ranks #2 out of 422 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 0.5%.
Is Smurfit WestRock's Moat Score too high?
Smurfit WestRock's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Smurfit WestRock ranks #2 out of 422 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Smurfit WestRock has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smurfit WestRock's Moat Score compare to PKG and AMCR?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Smurfit WestRock ranks #2 out of 422 companies for Moat Score. This places Smurfit WestRock in the top 1% 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 Packaging & Containers company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Packaging & Containers 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. Smurfit WestRock'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 Smurfit WestRock stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smurfit WestRock (CHIX:SWRL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £33.91, compared to a current price of £33.79 — trading 0.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Smurfit WestRock's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Smurfit WestRock (CHIX:SWRL), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 25, 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 Smurfit WestRock (CHIX:SWRL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smurfit WestRock stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £33.79 is trading 0.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £33.91. GuruFocus considers Smurfit WestRock to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:SWRL:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: £33.91 vs. price of £33.79 (0.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Smurfit WestRock Business Description

Address Beech Hill, Clonskeagh, Dublin 4, Dublin, IRL, D04 N2R2
Smurfit WestRock PLC manufactures corrugated packaging and consumer packaging, such as folding cartons and paperboard. operates a vertically integrated system supplying wood and recovered fiber to produce various grades of board, which are then converted into packaging products. Its main packaging categories include corrugated containers and consumer packaging, with additional products such as solidboard, kraft paper, graphic board, paper sacks, and bag-in-box packaging. The company's geographical segments include North America (including the U.S., Canada and Mexico), Europe, the Middle East and Africa and Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from product sales in the North American region.
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