Post Holdings (FRA:2PO) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


FRA:2PO Post Holdings Inc FRA:2PO
61 GF Score
Price €80.50
GF Value €116.16
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Post Holdings Moat Score?

Post Holdings FRA:2PO +3.92% 61 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:2PO with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €116.16 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,054 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Post Holdings ranks better than 96.2% on this metric.

Post Holdings has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Post Holdings has Narrow Moat: Post Holdings benefits from strong brand recognition in the consumer packaged goods sector and economies of scale. However, intense competition and limited pricing power in the food industry constrain its moat to a solid narrow level.

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 Post Holdings might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Post Holdings  (FRA:2PO) 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

Post Holdings Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:2PO vs MZTI, FRPT, CENT: Moat Score Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Post Holdings'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.

Post Holdings Moat Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Post Holdings's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Post Holdings's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Post Holdings (FRA:2PO) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 02, 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, Post Holdings ranks #78 out of 2054 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 3.8%.
Is Post Holdings' Moat Score too high?
Post Holdings' current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Post Holdings ranks #78 out of 2054 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Post Holdings has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Post Holdings' Moat Score compare to MZTI and FRPT?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Post Holdings ranks #78 out of 2054 companies for Moat Score. This places Post Holdings in the top 4% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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. Post Holdings's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Post Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Post Holdings (FRA:2PO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €116.16, compared to a current price of €80.50 — trading 30.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Post Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 3 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 Post Holdings (FRA:2PO), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 02, 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 Post Holdings (FRA:2PO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Post Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €80.50 is trading 30.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €116.16. GuruFocus considers Post Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:2PO:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €116.16 vs. price of €80.50 (30.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:2PO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Post Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges POST:USA0KJZ:UK2PO:Germany
Address 2503 South Hanley Road, St. Louis, MO, USA, 63144
Post Holdings Inc. is a consumer packaged goods holding company with products sold through grocery, club, and drug stores, mass merchandisers, foodservice, food ingredient, and eCommerce. It operates through four reportable segments: Post Consumer Brands, focused on North American ready-to-eat cereal and granola, pet food, and nut butters; Weetabix, focused on U.K. ready-to-eat cereal, muesli, and protein-based shakes; Foodservice, focused on egg and potato products; and Refrigerated Retail, focused on side dish, egg, cheese, and sausage products. Products are sold across channels, including retailers, wholesalers, convenience stores, pet supply retailers, drug store customers, military and national restaurant chains, with revenues largely generated in the U.S.
61GF Score

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