New World Department Store China (FRA:NWM) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


FRA:NWM New World Department Store China Ltd FRA:NWM
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What is New World Department Store China Moat Score?

New World Department Store China FRA:NWM 41 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:NWM with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.02. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,118 Retail - Cyclical companies, New World Department Store China ranks better than 84.26% on this metric.

New World Department Store China has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

New World Department Store China has No Moat: New World Department Store China Ltd operates in a competitive retail environment with limited market leadership and customer loyalty. The company does not possess significant intellectual property or cost advantages, and faces low switching costs for customers. Its competitive position is weak and transient.

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 New World Department Store China might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

New World Department Store China  (FRA:NWM) 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

New World Department Store China Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:NWM vs DDS: Moat Score Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, New World Department Store China'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.

New World Department Store China Moat Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, New World Department Store China's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where New World Department Store China's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
New World Department Store China (FRA:NWM) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 01, 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, New World Department Store China ranks #176 out of 1118 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 15.7%.
Is New World Department Store China's Moat Score too high?
New World Department Store China's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, New World Department Store China ranks #176 out of 1118 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, New World Department Store China has a GF Score™ of 41/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does New World Department Store China's Moat Score compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, New World Department Store China ranks #176 out of 1118 companies for Moat Score. This places New World Department Store China 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. New World Department Store China'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 New World Department Store China stock overvalued right now?
New World Department Store China (FRA:NWM) has a current Moat Score of 3. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.02, compared to a current price of €0.02 — trading 17.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. New World Department Store China's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 5 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 New World Department Store China (FRA:NWM), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 01, 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 New World Department Store China (FRA:NWM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New World Department Store China stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.02 is trading 17.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.02.

Key valuation signals for FRA:NWM:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: €0.02 vs. price of €0.02 (17.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 5 warning signs

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

New World Department Store China Business Description

Other Exchanges 00825:Hong Kong
Address 83 King Lam Street, Room 802, 8th Floor, Tower A, Cheung Sha Wan, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HKG
New World Department Store China Ltd is engaged in department stores, shopping malls, and property investment operations. The company operates through two segments, namely Department stores and Property Investment business. It generates maximum revenue from the Department store segment. Geographically, the company's revenue is predominantly generated in Mainland China.
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