FHNGY (Foschini Group) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 04, 2026)


FHNGY Foschini Group Ltd FHNGY
75 GF Score
Price $3.91
GF Value $6.89
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Foschini Group Moat Score?

Foschini Group FHNGY 75 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates FHNGY with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.89 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,118 Retail - Cyclical companies, Foschini Group ranks better than 84.26% on this metric.

Foschini Group has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Foschini Group has No Moat: Foschini Group Ltd operates in a highly competitive retail sector with limited market leadership and brand strength. The company does not possess significant intellectual property or regulatory barriers, and its cost advantages are not durable enough to establish a strong 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 Foschini Group might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Foschini Group  (OTCPK:FHNGY) 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

Foschini Group Moat Score Related Terms

FHNGY vs DDS, M: Moat Score Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Foschini 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.

Foschini Group Moat Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Foschini Group's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Foschini Group (FHNGY) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 04, 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, Foschini Group ranks #176 out of 1118 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 15.7%.
Is Foschini Group's Moat Score too high?
Foschini Group's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Foschini Group ranks #176 out of 1118 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Foschini Group has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Foschini Group's Moat Score compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Foschini Group ranks #176 out of 1118 companies for Moat Score. This places Foschini Group in the top 16% 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. Foschini Group's current Moat Score is 3. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Foschini Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Foschini Group (FHNGY) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.89, compared to a current price of $3.91 — trading 43.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Foschini Group's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 2 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 Foschini Group (FHNGY), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 04, 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 Foschini Group (FHNGY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Foschini Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.91 is trading 43.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.89. GuruFocus considers Foschini Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FHNGY:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $6.89 vs. price of $3.91 (43.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Foschini Group Business Description

Address 340 Voortrekker Road, Stanley Lewis Centre, Parow East, Cape Town, WC, ZAF, 7500
Foschini Group Ltd is a South African fashion retailer. The company mainly offers apparels, footwear, accessories, cosmetics and fragrances, kidswear, homewares, sportswear, cellular, jewelry, and other value added services in South Africa. The Foschini Group is a diverse group with a portfolio of thirty-four fashion and lifestyle retail brands portfolio includes multiple brands such as Home, American Swiss, homelivingspace, bash, The bedstore, Connor, Colette, Duesouth, Exact, Fabiani, Foschini, hi, Markham, Whistles, and Others. The Group operates through TFG Africa retail segment, TFG London, TFG Australia, and TFG Africa Credit segments. It earns the majority of its revenue from the TFG Africa retail segment.
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