Woolworths Holdings (FRA:WN3) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


FRA:WN3 Woolworths Holdings Ltd FRA:WN3
74 GF Score
Price €2.72
GF Value €3.80
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Woolworths Holdings Moat Score?

Woolworths Holdings FRA:WN3 74 Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:WN3 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.80. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,118 Retail - Cyclical companies, Woolworths Holdings ranks better than 97.85% on this metric.

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

Woolworths Holdings has Narrow Moat: Woolworths Holdings Ltd has a strong narrow moat due to its brand strength and customer loyalty in the retail sector. It benefits from economies of scale and a robust distribution network, but lacks the dominance for 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 Woolworths Holdings might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Woolworths Holdings  (FRA:WN3) 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

Woolworths Holdings Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:WN3 vs DDS, M: Moat Score Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Woolworths 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.

Woolworths Holdings Moat Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Woolworths Holdings (FRA:WN3) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jun. 29, 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, Woolworths Holdings ranks #24 out of 1118 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 2.1%.
Is Woolworths Holdings' Moat Score too high?
Woolworths Holdings' current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Woolworths Holdings ranks #24 out of 1118 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Woolworths Holdings has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Woolworths Holdings' Moat Score compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Woolworths Holdings ranks #24 out of 1118 companies for Moat Score. This places Woolworths Holdings in the top 2% 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. Woolworths Holdings'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 Woolworths Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Woolworths Holdings (FRA:WN3) has a current Moat Score of 6. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.80, compared to a current price of €2.72 — trading 28.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Woolworths Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 4 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 Woolworths Holdings (FRA:WN3), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 29, 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 Woolworths Holdings (FRA:WN3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Woolworths Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.72 is trading 28.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.80.

Key valuation signals for FRA:WN3:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: €3.80 vs. price of €2.72 (28.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WN3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Woolworths Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges WHL:South AfricaWLWHY:USA
Address 93 Longmarket Street, Woolworths House, Cape Town, WC, ZAF, 8001
Woolworths Holdings Ltd is a southern hemisphere retail Group. Its current operations are conducted through its two operating subsidiaries. The segments involve: Fashion, Beauty and Home; Food; Logistics; Woolworths Financial Services; Country Road Group; and Treasury. It derives maximum revenue from Food Segment. Geographically, It operates iun South Africa, Australia and New Zealand and Rest of Africa.
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